Common Chinese Materia Medica: Volume 3

This third volume of the book series "Chinese Medicinal Plants" covers 226 species of medicinal plants, commonly used in Chinese medicine, from 32 families. It provides scientific names, medicinal names, morphologies, habitats, distributions, acquisition, and processing methods. The book also includes information on medicinal properties, therapeutic effects, usage, and dosage, with color pictures and pictures of part herbal medicines. The series has 10 volumes in total, covering over 2000 kinds of Chinese medicines, and is targeted at readers of general interests and scientific researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 563 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This third volume, spanning an impressive 130% to 150% more words, delves into the intricate world of 226 species belonging to 32 families of medicinal plants, widely utilized in Chinese medicine. Among these vital species, Aquilaria sinensis and Daphne genkwa of the Thymelaeaceae family stand out as the most significant. The Cucurbitaceae family boasts Benincasa hispida, Siraitia grosvenorii, Trichosanthes kirilowii, and Trichosanthes rosthornii, while Theaceae's Camellia sinensis holds its own place. The Myrtaceae family presents Cleistocalyx operculatus, Eugenia caryophyllata, and Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, and Melastomataceae's Osbeckia chinensis adds its unique contribution. Combretaceae's Quisqualis indica and Terminalia chebula join the fray, as Hypericaceae's Hypericum japonicum shines brightly. Tiliaceae's Microcos paniculata, Malvaceae's Hibiscus mutabilis, and Euphorbiaceae's Croton crassifolius, C. lachnocarpus, C. tiglium, Euphorbia humifusa, E. lathyris, E. pekinensis, Phyllanthus emblica, and Sauropus spatulifolius also make their presence known.

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This third volume, spanning an impressive 130% to 150% more words, delves into the intricate world of 226 species belonging to 32 families of medicinal plants, widely utilized in Chinese medicine. Among these vital species, Aquilaria sinensis and Daphne genkwa of the Thymelaeaceae family stand out as the most significant. The Cucurbitaceae family boasts Benincasa hispida, Siraitia grosvenorii, Trichosanthes kirilowii, and Trichosanthes rosthornii, while Theaceae's Camellia sinensis holds its own place. The Myrtaceae family presents Cleistocalyx operculatus, Eugenia caryophyllata, and Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, and Melastomataceae's Osbeckia chinensis adds its unique contribution. Combretaceae's Quisqualis indica and Terminalia chebula join the fray, as Hypericaceae's Hypericum japonicum shines brightly. Tiliaceae's Microcos paniculata, Malvaceae's Hibiscus mutabilis, and Euphorbiaceae's Croton crassifolius, C. lachnocarpus, C. tiglium, Euphorbia humifusa, E. lathyris, E. pekinensis, Phyllanthus emblica, and Sauropus spatulifolius also make their presence known.

In each specie, this comprehensive volume introduces the scientific names, medicinal names, morphologies, habitats, distributions, acquisition, and processing methods of these medicinal plants. It provides detailed information on the content of medicinal properties, therapeutic effects, usage, and dosage, accompanied by unedited color pictures and pictures of part herbal medicines for each species.

This book series, consisting of ten volumes in total, encompasses over 2000 kinds of Chinese medicines that are commonly used. These volumes not only introduce the efficacy function and some prescriptions of the medicines but also delve into the biological characteristics of these plants in great detail, accompanied by clear photos of their habitats. Apart from the growing environment, the books expound on the distribution areas and other relevant information to facilitate research and other applications.

The volumes in this series are designed with readers of general interests in mind, and they also hold immense referential value for scientific researchers and practitioners. With their extensive coverage and comprehensive insights, these books serve as valuable resources for anyone seeking to explore the world of Chinese medicine and its therapeutic potential.

Weight: 890g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811658822
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021