Common Chinese Materia Medica: Volume 4

This fourth volume of the book series "Chinese Medicinal Plants" covers 256 species of medicinal plants from 5 families, with important species including Agrimonia pilosa, Amygdalus persica, Armeniaca mume, and Chimonanthus praecox. Each species is introduced with scientific names, medicinal names, morphologies, habitats, distributions, acquisition and processing methods, medicinal property content, therapeutic effects, usage and dosage, and color pictures. The book series has 10 volumes in total, covering over 2000 kinds of Chinese medicines, with detailed biological characteristics and clear photos of the habitats. It is a valuable resource for researchers, clinical doctors, and students in pharmaceutics and traditional Chinese medicine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 621 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This fourth volume presents a comprehensive exploration of 256 medicinal plant species belonging to 5 families, widely utilized in Chinese medicine. Among these, the most significant species include Agrimonia pilosa, Amygdalus persica, Armeniaca mume, Armeniaca vulgaris, Armeniaca sibirica, Chaenomeles sinensis, Eriobotrya japonica, Chimonanthus praecox, Albizia julibrissin, Archidendron clypearia, Entada phaseoloides, Bauhinia championii, Caesalpinia sappan, Cassia tora, Gleditsia sinensis, Abrus cantoniensis, Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus membranaceus, Dalbergia odorifera, Desmodium caudatum, Desmodium styracifolium, Erythrina variegata, Euchresta japonica, Flemingia prostrata, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Lablab purpureus, Sophora japonica, and Spatholobus suberectus. Within each species, the book provides detailed information on scientific names, medicinal names, morphologies, habitats, distributions, acquisition, and processing methods. Additionally, it delves into the content of medicinal properties, therapeutic effects, usage, and dosage recommendations for these plants. Furthermore, unedited color pictures and images of part herbal medicines are included to enhance the visual appeal and understanding of the subject matter.

The series, consisting of 10 volumes, aims to encompass a vast range of Chinese medicines, with each volume dedicated to exploring over 2000 kinds of these remedies. These volumes not only offer insights into the efficacy functions and prescribed uses of these medicines but also provide in-depth biological characteristics, accompanied by clear photographs of their natural habitats. By presenting comprehensive information on growing environments, distribution areas, and other relevant details, the books serve as valuable resources for researchers, practitioners, and individuals with a general interest in Chinese medicine. Furthermore, their high referential value makes them essential references for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this ancient medicinal system.

Weight: 961g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811658860
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022