Nearly 700 substances of the materia medica are given, which are organized alphabetically by pin yin name. The description of each substance includes: common, Chinese, botanical and pharmaceutical names, botanical family and part used medically. Taste, property and therapeutic meridian are noted and functions listed are TCM medical principles.
Contents
Classification of Chinese Herbs
Introduction
Botany of Chinese Medicinal Plants
Chinese Material Medica
Application of Chinese Herbs
Index of the Chinese Herbs (Pharm.Name)
Index of the Chinese Herbs (Common Name)
Index of the Chinese Herbs (Chinese Name)
An Alphabetical List of Chinese Herbs