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Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition,Used
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The new 3rd edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica is designed to give practitioners the information they need to practice Chinese herbal medicine with greater understanding and confidence. It provides a wealth of new information more than twice the content of the previous edition and practical insight into more than 530 of the most commonly used herbs in the Chinese pharmacopoeia.Drawing from a wide range of sources, both classical and modern, this edition provides unparalleled perspective and detail that goes far beyond what is available elsewhere to the Western practitioner.Herbs are grouped in chapters by function, with expanded summaries and tables for contrast and comparison. Each herb is identified by its pharmaceutical, pinyin, botanical, and family names, as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English common names.Key characteristics are provided at the beginning of each entry, along with dosage, properties, channels entered, and relevant cautions and contraindications. This provides a quick overview of essential information.Actions and indications are integrated with important combinations that illustrate the range of an herbs functions, with references to appropriate formulas. This presents a more threedimensional picture of how each herb is actually used.Expanded commentary offers indepth analysis and places each herb in its clinical context through rich historical references. The mechanisms of action underlying important combinations, and comparisons with similar herbs, provide a broader context for understanding how the herb can be used with optimal effect.A section devoted to nomenclature and preparation describes the most important methods of processing and preparing each herb, and the advantages of each method. It also provides information about other commonlyused names and historical background.Safety is an important focus of this edition, with an emphasis on proper herb identification. Issues concerning standardized products, desirable qualities, variants, and adulterants are explained for each herb. There is also extensive information on toxicity, as well as chemical constituents.The utility of this book is enhanced by its wide range of appendices, among which are color photographs comparing the standard and adulterant forms of over 20 common herbs; tables of herbs that are indicated for specific pathologies of the five yin organs; and extensive cross references of the herbs by taxonomy, pinyin, pharmaceutical name, and other East Asian languages. There are also comprehensive indices of both herbs and formulas, as well as a general index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica'? A: The book focuses on providing practitioners with comprehensive information about Chinese herbal medicine, including detailed insights into over 530 commonly used herbs.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous editions? A: The 3rd edition contains more than twice the content of the previous edition, offering extensive new information and practical insights for better understanding and application.
- Q: What type of information is included for each herb? A: Each herb entry includes its pharmaceutical, pinyin, botanical, and family names, common names in multiple languages, key characteristics, dosage, properties, channels entered, and cautions.
- Q: Are there visual aids in the book? A: Yes, the book includes color photographs that compare standard and adulterant forms of over 20 common herbs, enhancing visual understanding.
- Q: Does the book discuss safety concerns? A: Yes, safety is emphasized with detailed information on proper herb identification, toxicity, chemical constituents, and issues related to standardized products and adulterants.
- Q: What appendices are included in the book? A: The book features a wide range of appendices, including tables of herbs for specific pathologies, cross-references by taxonomy, and comprehensive indices of herbs and formulas.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica'? A: The author is Dan Bensky, who provides insights based on both classical and modern sources related to Chinese herbal medicine.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 1311 pages, making it a comprehensive resource for practitioners.
- Q: When was the 3rd edition published? A: The 3rd edition of 'Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica' was published on September 2004.