Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition
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Editor: Dan Bensky
Editor: Steven Clavey
Editor: Erich Stoger
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09
ISBN: 0939616424
Number of pages: 1311
Publisher: Eastland Press
Product features:
  • 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
  • Expanded commentary offers in-depth analysis and places each herb in its clinical context through rich historical references
  • Key characteristics are provided at the beginning of each entry, along with dosage, properties, channels entered, and relevant cautions and contraindications
  • Actions and indications are integrated with important combinations that illustrate the range of an herb's functions, with references to appropriate formulas
  • Covers nomenclature and preparation, describing the most important methods of processing and preparing each herb, and the advantages of each method
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Book Reviews of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition

Book Review: The Chinese medicinal products bible - required reading
Summary: 5 Stars

At last, Bensky et al. third edition is finally out and what a vast source of knowledge it is. For anyone using Chinese medicinal products, this really is your bible. Massively expanded from the 2nd edition, there are hundreds more many medicinal products included.

Wonderfully categorised, excellently explained, beautifully illustrated and well indexed, this text allows all readers to easily source detailed information on hundred of medicinal products used in Chinese medicine.

Required reading for all Chinese medicine doctors and those wanting to learn more about Chinese medicinal products. Can't wait for Bensky et al. `Formulas and Strategies' 2nd edition!

Summary of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition

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.

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