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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780974063508
ISBN number: 0974063509
Label: Art of Medicine Press
Manufacturer: Art of Medicine Press
Page Count: 1267
Printing Date: January 01, 2004
Publishing house: Art of Medicine Press
Sale Popularity Level: 27836
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Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology integrates contemporary understanding of the ancient practice of Chinese herbal medicine with essential safety information for a context in which use of pharmaceutical and traditional medicines is increasingly integrated in the treatment of illness. In 1,266 information-packed pages, this text offers healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators and students information for a lifetime of learning and practice: 670 in-depth herb monographs; 1150 photographs, classic line drawings, and chemical structure diagrams; far-reaching insights from academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals; traditional uses and combinations, dosages, toxicology, cautions and contraindications; safety index, herb-drug interactions, clinical studies and research; and more.
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Before I bought this text I had checked with my friends who owned this and other herbology textbooks. I eventually decided to buy this textbook.
After really have my own, I spent a lot of time to review everything thoroughly and I was so delighted that my decision was right.
The reason...first of all this book has colorful picture of herbs (not the fresh plant but the dried one that is the actual thing you practice). Secondly, it has Chinese name written in both old (full) and new (simplified) Chinese. Well, if you don't know Chinese, this may mean nothing to you, but it is somehow helpful if we need Chinese name for searching or reference. Thirdly, it is written by a Pharmacist (the author John Chen) who blends his conventional pharmacy knowledge together with Chinese Traditional Medicine knowledge. The author also mentions about any scientific research related to any particular herbs so that the therapeutic effect of such herbs will be more reliable. I like the part that with this book we can learn more about Chinese herbs (medicine) in a systemic conventional way.
There are more positive aspects about this textbook. I wish I could write more but with the limited time now I would say that you should have this book.
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Excellent book. It's not small, actually its HUGE!
Instead of repeating what most of the reviewers wrote, here is another great reason to buy this book.
I use it frequently when working WITH the patients Primary Care Physician (aka MD).
It's very easy to understand why we "usually" get the "eyebrow" look... (think of the wrestler.. the ROCK). Instead of "attempting" to explain TCM concepts, its far easier to "translate" the explanation of how the herb works, in WESTERN TERMS.
Not only do you have chemical compositions, but you also have case studies and treatments in WESTERN Diagnosis.
I also love the "reference" SECTIONS at the end of the book which divide the herbs into western diagnosis, key signs/symptoms and even gives full detail on contraindications with other herbs/supplements.
After reading this book, you really should get an automatic PhD. Blows away the book we used at school.
P.S. Go to Kinkos and make COLOR COPIES of the picture of the herbs and use them with your other books (paste them!). Far easier going to China town showing pictures and characters instead of ATTEMPTING to speak chinese.
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Chen has done a great job in compiling this book. Nearly a must have for the eastern adn western information contained therein. Only thing i wish it had was an actual stand along index for pinyin names as opposed to the names being contained within the entire index.. Great book either way.
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This book deals with individual herbs. It has a TON of information about each herb including Chinese energetic actions, Western medical actions, dosage, preparation, and usage, indications, contraindications, chemical structure, drug interactions, identification, cited research and authors commentary on usage and possible combinations.
There's not much talk about formulas but as a reference this book is tremendous.
A+
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This text has full, easy to read information on the medicinal uses, interactions and properties of a vast range of herbs. My understanding of oriental herbal medicine is limited to say the least, but this book has piqued my interest as well as being an in depth source of ready information that is usable in my business today. The book is that readable, that it has yet to get to the office as I cant seem to put it down at home.
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