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A modern reference guide for Western people on the benefits of incorporating traditional Chinese medicine into modern-day therapies! The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs & Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history of traditional Chinese phytomedicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties and use of medicinal herbs and herbal recipes. The book includes a bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes. You will find the fundamentals, evolution, and development of the herbal formulas of the 4,000-year-old Oriental Materia Medica, also known as ben cao. The book contains 11 sections documenting the therapeutic applications, dosages, precautions, and modern research findings of 138 of the most popular medicinal herbs. In addition, this resource provides 101 of the most frequently prescribed master recipes by famous ancient physicians, including their origin, ingredients, actions, indications, and modern clinical uses. The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs & Medicinal Recipes offers an in-depth education on: *tonic herbs *herbs that adjust the yin & yang of the body *herbs that invigorate circulation of vital energy, qi, & blood *herbal tranquilizers *herbal diaphoretics *herbal expectorants, antitussives, & antiasthmatics *herbal pain killers *herbs which regulate digestion & elimination *dampness eliminating herbs *herbal antipyretics, antimicrobials, & detoxicants *anti-tumour herbs The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs & Medicinal Recipes provides up-to-date information on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as how to use Chinese medicinal herbs in conjunction with Western conventions. This comprehensive reference will benefit healthcare practitioners with an interest in including Oriental medicine in their practice, in addition to anyone in the general public who is interested in Chinese herbs or patients for which conventional medicine has offered no relief. Contents: Foreword * Preface * Acknowledgments * Introduction: Western Medicine versus Traditional Chinese Medicine * Modern (Synthetic) Medicine versus Herbal (Natural) Medicine * The Healing Benefits of Chinese Herbs * The Future of Chinese Herbal Medicine * Guide to the Chinese Pin Yin Phonetics & the Wade Systems * Note to the Reader Part I: The Myth & Truth About Chinese Medicine * Chapter 1. The Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine * Early Medical Philosophy * The Essence of Chinese Medicine * Methods of Diagnosis & Differentiation of Syndromes * Treatment Methods * Chapter 2. The Development of Ben Cao & Herbal Recipes * The Evolution of Ben Cao * The Evolution of Herbal Recipes Part 11: The Practicalities Of Chinese Herbal Remedies * Chapter 3: Practical Herbalism * The Benefits of Medicinal Herbs * Practical Herbalism * How Plants Are Processed * Chemical Components of Medicinal Plants * Properties of Medicinal Herbs * Dosage of Herbs * Side Effects & Safety Guidelines * Factors That Influence the Efficacy of Herbs * How Chinese Medicinal Herbs Are Used * Chapter 4: Effective Herbal Recipes & Patent Medicines * Herbal Recipes (Formulas, Prescriptions) * How Herbal Recipes Are Modified * Patent Medicines & Modern Pharmaceutical Herbal Preparations * Quality Control & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) of Herbal Products * Where to Buy Chinese Herbs & Patent Medicines Part III: The Healing Power Of Medicinal Herbs, Past & Present Chapter 5: Miraculous Tonic Herbs: Strengthening the First Line of Defense & Fortifying the Immune System * Ginseng Root; Radix ginseng; Ren shen * Siberian Ginseng Root; Radix Acanthopanax senticosus; Wu jia shen or Ci wu jia * Astragalus Root; Radix Astragali; Huang qi * Codonopsis Root; Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae; Dang shen * Licorice Root; Radix Glycyrrhizae; Gen cao * Chinese Yam; Rhizoma Dioscoreae; Shan yao * Schisandra Fruit; Schisandra Chinensis; Wu wei zi * White Atractolydes; Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae; Bai zhu * Chinese Angelica Root; Radix Angelicas sinensis; Dang gui, Tang kuei, Dong quai * Processed Rehmannia Root; Radix Rehmanniae Praearata; Shu di huang, Shu di * White Peony Root; Radix Paeoniae Alba; Bai shao * Polygonum; Radix Polygoni multiflori; He shou wu or Shou wu * Chapter 6: Herbs That Adjust the Yin & Yang: Defending Homeostasis & Harmony of the Body * American Ginseng; Radix Ginseng Quinquefolium; Xi yangshen or Hua qi shen * Ophiopogon Root; Radix Ophiopogonis; Mai men dong or Mai dong * Lycium Fruit; Fructus Lycii; Gou qi zi * Polugonatum Root; Rhizoma Polygonati; Huang jing * Glehnia; Radix cum rhizoma glehniae; Bei sha shen * Asparagus; Radix Asparagi; Tian men dong or Tian dong * Epimedium; Herbs Epimedii; Yin yang huo or Xian ling pi * Eucommia Bark; Cortex Eucommiae; Du zhong * Psoralea Fruit; Frutus Psoraleae; Bu gu zhi * Cordyceps; Cordyceps sinensis; Dong chong xia cao * Morinda Root; Radix Morindae; Ba ji tian * Cistanche; Herba * Cistanches; Rou cong rong * Cuscuta; Semen Cuscutae; Tu si zi * Cornus; Fructus Corni; Shan zhu yu or Shan yu rou * Curculigo; Rhizoma Curculiginis; Xian mao * Pilose Antler; Cornu Cervi Parvum; Lu rong Chapter 7: Herbs That Invigorate Circulation of Vital Energy, Qi, & Blood, Preventing Discomfort & Pain, & Cerebral & Coronary Heart Diseases * Tangerine (Orange) Peel; Pericarpium Citri Reticulata; Chen pi * Immature Bitter Orange; Fructus Aurantii Immaturus; Zhi shi * Cyperus Tuber; Rhizoma Cyperi; Xiang fu * Aucklandia (sauussureae) Root; Radix Aucklandia; Mu xiang * Notoginseng; Radix Notoginseng; San qi * Salvia Root; Radix Salviae Miltiorrizae; Dan shen * Cnidium; Rhizoma Chuanxiong; Chuan xiong * Carthamus or Safflower; Flos Carthami; Hong hua * Curcuma Root; Radix Curcumae; Yu jin * Vaccaria Seed; Semen Vaccariae; Wang bu liu xing * Achyranthes Root; Radix Achyranthes Bidentata; Huai niu xi * Red Peony Root; Radix Paeoniae Rubrae; Chi shao or Chi shao yao * Leonurus; Herba Leonuri; Yi mu cao or Kun cao * Peach Kernel or Persica; Semen Persicae; Tao ren * Pubescent Holly Root; Radix Illicis Pubescentis; Mao dong qing * Acronychia; Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae; Jiang xiang or Jiang zhen xiang * Moutan Bark; Cortex Moutan Radicis; Mu dan pi or Dan pi * Ginkgo Biloba Leaves; Folia Ginkgo biloba; Yin xing ye Chapter 8: Herbal Tranquilizers: Nourishing the Heart & Calming the Liver * Polygala Root; Radix Polygalae; Yuan zhi * Ganoderma or Reishi Mushrooms; Ganoderma Lucidum; Ling zhi * Biota Seed; Semen Biotae; Bai zi ren * Zizyphus; Semen Zizyphi Spinosa; Suan zao ren * Acorus; Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii; Shi chang pu or Chang pu * Apocynum; Herba Apocynum Venetum; Luo bu ma * Albizzia Bark; Cortex Albizzi; He huan pi * Gastrodia Tuber; Rhizoma Gastrodiae; Tian ma Chapter 9: Herbal Diaphoretics: Relief of Common Colds, Allergies, & Headaches * Ephedra; Herba Ephedrae; Ma huang * Cinnamon Twig; Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae; Gui zhi * Cinnamon Bark; Cortex Cinnamomi; Rou gui or Gui pi * Siler; Radix Ledebouriellae; Fang feng * Dahurian Ang ISBN: 0789022028

Answers why herbal medicine is effective, possibly more effective in treatment than pharmaceutical drugs and medications. Dr Mowrey has been involved in toxicology and efficacy studies on numberous herbs and herbal formulations. (For this item please quote stock ID 11034) ISBN: 9780879835347

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A collection of recommended test procedures for assessing the identity, purity, and content of medicinal plant materials. Intended to assist national laboratories engaged in drug quality control, the manual responds to the growing use of medicinal plants, the special quality problems they pose, and the corresponding need for international guidance on reliable methods for quality control. Recommended procedures - whether involving visual inspection or the use of thin-layer chromatography for the qualitative determination of impurities - should also prove useful to the pharmaceutical industry and pharmacists working with medicinal plant materials. Test procedures are intended to support the development of national standards based on local market conditions, with due regard to existing national legislation and national and regional norms. The book also includes advice on general limits for pesticides and other contaminants commonly found in medicinal plant materials. The book opens with a brief discussion of general principles for the analysis of plant materials, including advice on the special handling procedures required during sampling, and guidance on macroscopic and microscopic examination as the first step towards establishing the identity and degree of purity of plant materials. Subsequent chapters describe procedures for the determination of foreign matter, ash, extractable matter, water and volatile matter, volatile oils, bitterness value, haemolytic activity, tannins, swelling index, and foaming index. Where relevant, suitable test apparatuses are illustrated and explained. Additional chapters set out test methods for the determination of such important contaminants as pesticide residues, arsenic and heavy metals, and microorganisms, including aflatoxins. The remaining chapters cover procedures for preparing culture media, strains of microorganisms suitable for use in tests, specifications for adsorbents for use in thin-layer chromatography, and detailed descriptions of the reagents, test solutions, and volumeric solutions used in the recommended tests. (For this item please quote stock ID 2711) ISBN: 9789241545105

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An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 5401) ISBN: 9789620730160

An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 5403) ISBN: 9789620730528

An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 5404) ISBN: 9789620730627

An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 5405) ISBN: 9789620731389

A doctor of pharmacology examines the healing properties of vitalising plant substances known in China as the 'kingly remedies'. Chief among these is the ginseng root, esteemed by the Chinese for almost seven thousand years as the most omnipotent of medicinal herbs. Fulder discusses the other kingly remedies, or harmony plants, which - like ginseng - act safely and with no debilitating side effects to revitalize the body?s immune system. More than 50,000 copies sold in previous editions (earlier title: The Tao of Medicine). Ginseng is well-known for its ability to: >Regulate blood pressure >Preserve sexual potency in older men >Assist women through menopause >Help with anaemia, insomnia, depression, nervousness, appetite, stress & shock Confronted with the astronomical costs of medical care and the limitations of conventional medicine in treating immune deficiency diseases, Westerners are now discovering the efficacy of plant medicines. (For this item please quote stock ID 7198) ISBN: 9780892814916

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This edition presents the chemical composition, pharmacological action, toxicity, and therapeutic value of 473 herbs - providing a singular correlation between Western pharmacology and the teachings of traditional Chinese medicine. This edition also includes new discussions on immune activity and autoimmune diseases and the effect of herbs on fertility/infertility. Information is also provided about herbs of current interest such as anti-cancer, anti-HIV, anti-Alzheimer?s, and anti-malarial herbs. This edition serves an an exceptional resource for pharmacologists, physicians interested in herbal medicine, and toxicologists. Features: >>Describes the pharmacological actions of 273 herbs based on the most recent scientific data >>Contains short discussions on the general principals of each herb as well as the criteria used by the Chinese to judge the effectiveness of the herb >>Lists the chemical component & structure of each herb >>Provides the Chinese symbols for Chinese terms. (For this item please quote stock ID 8301) ISBN: 9780849316654

A comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to the herbal formulas traditionally used in martial arts for healing injuries, increasing vitality, and focusing meditation. >Over 100 authentic Chinese formulas >Complete instructions for preparing your own decoctions, medicinal wines, pills, & salves. Traditional Chinese marital arts training placed as much emphasis on nurturing the spirit as it did on the fighting ability of the aspiring martial arts student. This extended to the study of the healing arts and the use of herbs not only for injury management but also to increase sensitivity, improve energy levels, and, most significantly, raise consciousness. Many of the greatest figures in martial arts history were as renowned as healers as they were as warriors. This history has left behind an extensive healing tradition that includes an immense repository of herbal formulas. Thomas Joiner provides the recipes and formulas that have been used for centuries to stop bleeding, speed the healing of fractured bones, and increase vitality as well as those that increase one's ability to focus and calm the mind or spirit. The book includes an extensive list of mail-order suppliers for the rarer ingredients used in these formulas. (For this item please quote stock ID 8635) ISBN: 9780892817962

The Compendium of Materia Medica is a classical medical work of great significance and on-going influence. During the 400 years since its first publication, it has made a great contribution not only to the development of TCM but the improvement of health care generally. Based on the contents of the Compendium of Materia Medica, the Coloured Atlas contains 1242 drugs and 2669 colour photographs. These photographs include the original animal, plant or mineral of the drugs and the drug themselves, including herbal pieces. Captions to each photograph is not only given in Chinese, but most of the drugs are also identified with their English and Japanese names, and the original plants and animals are labelled in Latin. Indexes to Chinese, English and Japanese names of the drugs, or the Latin name of the original plant or animal, are included. (For this item please quote stock ID 9703) ISBN: 9787508007960

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In this book 148 commonly-used traditional Chinese prescriptions are presented and with 54 modified prescriptions attached. Each prescription is described under the heading of composition, action, annotation and clinical application. The experimental data of pharmacological research of the prescriptions are also summarised. (For this item please quote stock ID 11599) ISBN: 9789622382008

One hundred and fifty-six kinds of commonly-used traditional Chinese drugs are described in detail and 182 kinds are listed in table. They are classified according to the conventional concept of their therapeutic effects. In addition, more than 100 colour plates are attached. (For this item please quote stock ID 11601) ISBN: 9789622381995

An easy to understand introduction to the organic chemistry of medicinal plants. This unique book explains in simple terms the commonly occurring chemical constituents of medicinal plants. The major classes of plant constituents such as phenols, terpenes and polysaccharides, are described both in terms of their chemical structures and their pharmacological activities. The presence of specific chemical compounds provides insights into traditional and clinical use of these herbs - as well as potential for adverse reactions. Features include: >Over 100 diagrams of chemical structures >References to original research studies and clinical trials >References to plants commonly used throughout Europe, North America and Australasia. Any suggestions that herbal medicine remains untested and unproven are seriously challenged by this book, including as it does hundreds of references to original research studies and clinical trials. However, unlike many texts in this field, it is written by an experienced herbal practitioner with first hand knowledge of the actions and possible risks associated with the use of plant medicine. The first edition of this book - originally designed as an undergraduate text - also became an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers and anyone with an interest in how and why medicinal herbs work. This revised edition includes up to date research reports and several additional sections including an expanded introduction to plant molecular structures, making it destined to become a classic in the literature of herbal medicine. Contents: >Chapter 1: Introduction to Phytochemistry >Chapter 2: Phenols & Tannins >Chapter 3: Glycosides >Chapter 4: Polysaccharides >Chapter 5: Terpenoids & Saponins >Chapter 6: Oils & Resins >Chapter 7: Alkaloids >Bibliography >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 11751) ISBN: 9781741140521

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In this handy guide Bill Schoenbart includes an introduction to Chinese medicine and the philosophy behind it. He organizes the text by the various systems of the body: circulatory, respiratory, etc., and under each system lists the different medicines that may help a particular complaint, as well as contraindications for that specific medicine. This is a very useful reference book to keep near your medicine cabinet, or carry with you on your trip to any herb supplier. Contents: >Introduction to Chinese Patent Medicines >The Philosophy of Chinese Herbal Medicine >Remedies for the Circulatory System >Remedies for the Digestive System >Remedies for External Use: Plasters, Liniments, & Ointments >Remedies for the Immune System: Overall Wellness (Tonics) >Remedies for Men >Remedies for the Musculoskeletal System >Remedies for the Nervous System >Remedies for the Respiratory System >Remedies for the Skin >Remedies for the Urinary Tract >Remedies for Women >Products Containing Non-vegetarian Ingredients >Recommended Reading on Chinese Medicine >Resources (For this item please quote stock ID 12371) ISBN: 9780895949783

There has been very little published on the cultivation, harvesting and marketing of medicinal herbs. This title, proclaimed by the publishers as 'the first guide to medicinal herb growing and marketing' is one of those rare items on the subject. But it has its drawbacks: it is a guide for the United States and Canada, and it is limited to 75 medicinal herbs most of which are from standard European or North American plants. There is a smattering of Asian plants, including ginseng. This book has some applicability to the Australian and New Zealand situation, especially for herbalists considering diversification into ?growing their own?: the cultivation information is quite detailed. However, in terms of potential markets, the information provided here is of limited use, unless those diversified herbalists are looking for export markets in North America. (For this item please quote stock ID 12988) ISBN: 9780962163579

Listed as 'out of print' but a copy or two remain available. (For this item please quote stock ID 13177) ISBN: 9780749914387

Tierra lists the properties of over 100 herbs, outlining their therapeutic uses and explaining how prescriptions are tailored to each patient's constitutional strength and particular condition. With a glossary of Chinese terms, an index to the Latin and Mandarin names of each herb, and guidelines to dosages, this is a vital book for anyone interested in adding traditional Chinese herbal medicine to their health practices. (For this item please quote stock ID 13331) ISBN: 9780895948298

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Chinese edition with English-Chinese entries for each material. This is a supplementary reference book for Pharmacopoeia of the PRC. All the Chinese material from the Pharmacopoeia is included with 996 pictures (596 outline illustrations and 400 microscope images). (For this item please quote stock ID 14022) ISBN: 9787506717755

Herbs, Botanicals & Teas presents the latest scientific and technical information on the chemical, pharmacological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of major herbal and tea products. Written by leading researchers contributing to the field, this is the first reference to provide in-depth coverage of garlic, ginseng, Echinacea, ginger, fenugreek, St. John?s Wort, Ginko Biloba, goldenseal, saw palmetto, valerian, evening primrose, licorice, bilberries and blueberries and black and green teas. Also included are chapters on international regulations and quality assurance and quality control for the herbal and tea industry. Each chapter covers: >Systematics & distribution, food & non-food uses of each herb, botanical or tea >Chemistry - biologically active components, including chemical structures & reactions, biosynthesis, analysis, & influence of genetics, environment, production, processing & storage >Biological & pharmacological properties - bioactive components & mechanisms of action in vivo >In vitro studies, animal experiments, epidemiological studies & human studies - effects on cancers, cardiovascular diseases, cataracts & other diseases >Optimal consumption levels & toxicological risks/side effects - use &/or overconsumption & possible drug interactions/synergies Contents: >Garlic Constituents & Disease Prevention >Chemistry & Pharmacology of Ginseng & Ginseng Products >Chemistry, Pharmacology & Clinical Applications of Echinacea Products >Ginger for Drug & Spice Purposes >Chemistry & Pharmacology of Fenugreek >Chemistry, Pharmacology & Clinical Applications of St. John?s Wort & Ginkgo Biloba >Valerian, Saw Palmetto & Goldenseal as Herbal Medicines >Evening Primrose Oil: Pharmacological & Clinical Applications >Tea as a Source of Dietary Antioxidants with a Potential Role in Prevention of Chronic Diseases >Bilberries & Blueberries as Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals >Licorice in Foods & Herbal Drugs: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology & Uses >Regulation of Herbal & Tea Products: International Perspectives >Quality Assurance & Control for the Herbal and Tea Industry (For this item please quote stock ID 14813) ISBN: 9781566768511

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An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 15271) ISBN: 9789620730337

An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 15596) ISBN: 9789620731440

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Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries in the Orient to relieve or treat diseases. Its efficacy is now attracting worldwide attention. Chinese medicinal materials are traditionally identified by their organoleptic characteristics, such as the texture or the odour. To ensure consistency of quality and avoid misuse, reliable programs are urgently needed for authentication. Proper authentication also assists in the detection and conservation of endangered species. DNA molecules offer a more definitive means of authentication, as genetic composition is unique for each taxon and is less affected by age, physiological conditions and environmental factors. This book is the first of its kind to introduce and evaluate the molecular techniques that have been developed to authenticate Chinese medicinal materials. The contents of the book are divided into four parts. The first part reviews the current status of molecular authentication of Chinese medicinal materials. The second part describes equipment and materials required, and in the third, researchers in the field present the principles and step-by-step protocols for a wide spectrum of techniques used in the molecular authentication of TCM. The fourth part provides an overview of the field. (For this item please quote stock ID 16521) ISBN: 9789810246211

Contents: >Approaching Traditional Chinese Medicine: Inheritance & Exploration >Floras, Plant Conservation & China?s Future >Natural Products Drug Discovery & Development at the United States National Cancer Institute >The Global Importance of Plants as Source of Medicines & the Future Potential of Chinese Plants >Food, Medicinal Plants & Other Edible Materials as Sources of Bioactive Compounds that Enhance Metabolic Fitness & Improve Health >Regions in China Rich in Resource for Medicinal Plants. A. Anhui Province. B. Hubei Province >The Camtothecin Experience: From Chinese Medicinal Plants to Potent Anti-Cancer Drugs >Approaches for Evaluation Immune-Modulation & Anti-Tumour Bioactivities in Chinese Medical Herbal Extracts >Using Transcription Factor Based Assays to Study Herbal Products >Molecular Basis for Medicinal Actions of Androgens & Green Tea Epigallocatechin Gallate >Studies on Chemical Components & the Pharmacological Activity of Panax Ginseng Root >Antibacterial Synergy in Rubricine: Extract from the Root of Arnebia euchroma, a Chinese Medicinal Herb >On the Quality Assessment of Chinese Patent Medicine >Modernisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine >And much more. (For this item please quote stock ID 17043) ISBN: 9780792374114

Pocket Guide to Herbal Remedies provides a scientifically sound, pocket reference for health care providers. It will help answer patient enquiries about how more than 200 of the most common herbs that could help treat their condition. The author keeps the reader focused on essential content for efficient patient care without getting bogged down with unnecessary detail. This reasonably priced guide presents information in an easy-to-follow template and will appeal to all involved in a managed care setting. Features: >Consistent format features one herb per page for quick retrieval of clinically relevant facts >Includes the significant ratings for clinical trials >Plant names with commonly used names >Indications >Contraindications >Medical Interaction Contents: >An alphabetical listing & description of 200+ most commonly used herbal remedies >Scientific names of herbal remedies List of herbs included: A Achillea millefolium Actaea spp. Aesculus hippocastanum Agrimonia eupatoria Allium cepa Allium sativum Aloe spp. Althaea officinalis Amaranthus spp. Ananas comosus Anethum graveolens Angelica archangelica Angelica sinensis Anthemis nobilis Arctium lappa Arctostaphylos spp. Armoracia rusticana Arnica montana Artemisia spp. Asclepias spp. Astragalus spp. Avena sativa B Barosma spp. Berberis spp. Bidens pilosa Borago officinalis C Calendula officinalis Camellia sinensis Capsella bursa-pastoris Capsicum spp. Cassia spp. Caulophyllum thalictroides Ceanothus spp. Centaurium spp. Centella asiatica Cetraria islandica Chelidonium majus Cichorium intybus Cimicifuga racemosa Cinnamomum Citrus aurantium Cnicus benedictus Commiphora molmal Commiphora mukul Convallaria majalis Coriandrum sativum Cornus florida Crataegus monogyra Cucurbita pepo Cuminum cyminum Curcuma longa Cymbopogon spp. Cytisus scoparius E Echinacea spp. Elettaria cardamomum Eleutherococcus senticosus Ephedra spp. Equisetum arvense Eucalyptus spp. Eupatorium perfoliatum Euphrasia spp. F Filipendula ulmaria Foeniculum vulgare Fuycus vesiculosus G Galega officinalis Galium odoratum Gaultheria procumbens Gentiana lutea Ginkgo biloba Glycine spp. Glycyrrhiza glabra H Hamamelis virginiana Harpagophytum procumbens Hedera helix Humulus lupulus Hydrastis canadensis Hypericum perforatum I Ilex paraguariensis Ilex spp. Inula helenium Iris spp. J Juglans spp. Juniperus spp. K Krameria spp. L Larrea tridentata Laurus nobilis Lavendula spp. Leonurus cardiaca Linum usitatissimum Lobelia inflata M Marrubium vulgare Matricaria chamomilla Medicago sativa Melaleuca alternifolia Melissa officinalis Mentha arvensis Mentha piperita Mentha pulegium Mentha spicata Mitchella spp. Monarda spp. Myristica fragrans Myrtus communis N Nepeta cataria O Ocimum basilicum Oenothera spp Origanum vulgare P Panax ginseng/P. quinquefolius Passiflora incarnata Pausinystalia yohimbe Peumus boldus Phytolacca americana Pimenta dioica Pinus spp. Piper cubeba Piper methysticum Pimpinella anisum Pimpinella major Plantago spp. Polygala senega Polygonum multiflorum Populus spp. Potentilla anserine Potentilla erecta Primula veris Prunella vulgaris Pygeum africanum Q Quercus spp. R Rhamnus spp. Rhus glabra Rheum spp. Ricinus communis Rosa spp Rosmarinus officinalis Rumex crispus Ruscus aculeatus Ruta spp. S Salix spp. Salvia officinalis Sambucus spp. Sanguinaria spp. Saponaria officinalis Sassafras albidum Schisandra chinenis Scutellaria spp. Senecio spp. Serenoa repens Silybum marianum Smilax spp. Solidago virgaurea Sorbus aucuparia Stachys officinalis Stellaria media Stevia rebaudiana Symphytum officinale Syzygium aromaticum T Tabebuia spp. Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum vulgare Taraxacum officinale Thuja occidentalis Thymus vulgaris Tilia spp. Trifolium pratense Trigonella foenum-graecum Trillium erectum Turnera diffusa Tussilago farfara U Ulmus rubra Unicaria spp. Urtica spp. Usnea spp. V Vaccinium macrocarpon Vaccinium myrtillus Valeriana spp. Veratrum viride Verbascum spp. Verbena spp. Viburnum prunifolium Vinca minor Viscum album Vitex agnus-castus Vitis vinifera Z Zanthoxylum americanum Zingiber officinale (For this item please quote stock ID 17114) ISBN: 9780632046249

Almost overnight, herbal remedies have become a major factor in healthcare. Botanicals with names like Ginseng, St John?s Wort, and Ma Huang have suddenly become household words. Sales of herbal medicines are doubling every four years and, as herbs move out of health food shops and into mainstream supermarkets and pharmacies, the trend towards self-medication with ?natural? supplements seems certain to accelerate. Features: >Over 100 new herb monographs - now 700 in total >Critical updates to existing monographs >Extensive new research data on safety & efficacy >Organised by common name >Expanded coverage of drug/herb interactions guide >Expanded side effects & indications indices >Safety Guide >Daily dosage information for unprocessed herbs & commercially available products >Manufacturers? directory >Trade names >Expanded therapeutic category index >Extensively & beautifully illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs for easy identification of herbs Contents: >Scientific & Common Name Index >Indications Index >Therapeutic Category Index >Side Effects Index >Drug/Herbal Interactions Guide >Herb Identification Guide >Herbal Monographs >Glossary (For this item please quote stock ID 17120) ISBN: 9781563633614

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One of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine has evolved over centuries of clinical practice and empirical results into a vast body of knowledge encompassing more than 6,000 substances, most of whose effects and uses have been documented and researched. The literature on Chinese medicinal herbs is unparalleled and unsurpassed in the world's medical knowledge; the earliest known pharmacological work was composed before the end of the third century BC. The first classical Chinese materia medica appeared during the late Han dynasty (AD 25-22) and included 365 entries of botanical, zoological, and mineral substances, listing their properties and effects. Subsequent materia medica were assembled during virtually every dynasty from the Liang (AD 456-536) to the Qing (AD 1645-1911). Among the major treatments published during these centuries was the 30-volume Materia Medica Arranged According to Pattern, which had 1558 entries, more than 3,000 formulae, and became the official pharmacopoeia of herbal medicine in China for 500 years. An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica brings to the English language a lavishly illustrated atlas of the 320 herbs used most frequently in traditional Chinese medical practice. Each substance is profiled authoritatively in monographs that provide pharmaceutical, botanical and English names; flavour properties and channel tropisms; functions; clinical uses and major combinations; dosage and administration; and precautions. Intended for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemists as well as practitioners of homeopathic and alternative medicines, this materia medica offers a unique blend of authenticity that is derived from knowledge of classical Chinese literature with a clearly practical objective of persenting valuable information in a straightforward, easily comprehensible style. 'An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica provides an accessible and useful definitive reference on Chinese herbal medicine. It gives an understanding of the theories and history of the subject along with superb illustrations accompanied by thorough write-ups on plants. I rate this as the best book on the subject and have long recognised the inspired work of Wu Jing-Nuan - Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the United States Botanical Garden. (For this item please quote stock ID 17995) ISBN: 9780195140170

This is the first book to reveal the complete history and the traditional and modern uses of Jiaogulan (je-ow-goo-lan). Learn about the beneficial effects of this "immortality herb" on regulating blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, lowering cholesterol levels and increasing stamina and endurance. Includes useful information on Jiaogulan products, where to buy them and case studies of people using Jiaogulan. (For this item please quote stock ID 18554) ISBN: 9781887089166

This long awaited third edition of Phytochemical Methods is, as its predecessors, a key tool for undergraduates, research workers in plant biochemistry, plant taxonomists and any researchers in related areas where the analysis of organic plant components is key to their investigations. Phytochemistry is a rapidly expanding area with new techniques being developed and existing ones perfected and made easier to incorporate as standard methods in the laboratory. This latest edition includes descriptions of the most up-to-date methods such as HPLC and the increasingly sophisticated NMR and related spectral techniques. Other methods described are the use of NMR to locate substances within the plant cell and the chiral separation of essential oils. After an introductory chapter on methods of plant analysis, individual chapters describe methods of identifying the different type of plant molecules: phenolic compounds, terpenoids, organic acids, lipids and related compounds, nitrogen compounds, sugar and derivatives and macromolecules. Different methods are discussed and recommended, and guidance provided for the analysis of compounds of special physiological relevance such as endogenous growth regulators, substances of pharmacological interest and screening methods for the detection of substances for taxonomic purposes. It also includes an important bibliographic guide to specialized texts. This comprehensive book constitutes a unique and indispensable practical guide for any phytochemistry or related laboratory, and provides hands-on description of experimental techniques so that students and researchers can become familiar with these invaluable methods. (For this item please quote stock ID 19945) ISBN: 9780412572708

>Provides a comprehensive overview of all plant types >Contains descriptions of the macroscopic & microscopic characteristics of the parts of the plants featured >Presents anatomical features of 76 plants >Treats the Tibetan word as a technical term, keeps the Tibetan term and tries to explain its meaning Increasingly, modern medicine relies on so called traditional or ancient medical knowledge. Holistic practices such as adhering to proper diet, observing rules for appropriate behavior, and administering medical preparations are coupled with the latest technology and methods to treat the whole patient. In light of this trend, there is much to be gained from understanding of one of the oldest medical systems still in existence. Tibetan Medicinal Plants provides a detailed analysis of how Tibetan plants are used in this centuries old system. The book opens with a summary of Tibetan medicine and covers the various habitats in which these plants are found. The main part of this volume encompasses 60 monographs listed by the Tibetan plant name. Each monograph consists of several chapters addressing different topics related either to the Tibetan or the Western approach. Most of the monographs contain a description of the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the used plant parts, and anatomical features of 76 plants are provided. Each monograph presents an overview of the known chemical constituents and pharmacological properties of each plant and describes their use in Tibetan medicine. In contrast to other publications on Tibetan medicine, where translations of the Tibetan terms are given in other languages, this book treats the Tibetan word as a technical term, keeps the Tibetan term and explains its meaning, lessening confusion by reducing the number of translations. Traditional Tibetan medicine has been in existence for centuries. Curative practices existed in the prebuddistic era, and the art of healing developed more than 2500 years ago. Tibetan Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive overview of all plant types, thus making it easier to grasp the Tibetan concept. It gives you a comprehensive look at this centuries old science. Christa Kletter, Institute of Pharmacognosy, Stuttgart, Germany & Monika Kriechbaum, Institute of Botany, Stuttgart, Germany (For this item please quote stock ID 20346) ISBN: 9780849300318

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A practical guide to the traditional herbalism of Thailand, written for the beginning herbalist, or for the general reader with a curiosity about the fascinating topic of holistic health and Asian medicine. Contains an overview of the history, theory and spirituality of traditional Thai medicine, with a focus on the application to modern Western life. (For this item please quote stock ID 20548) ISBN: 9781844090044

The new USP 26-NF 21 became official on January 1, 2003. It offers more than 4,000 monographs, of which nearly 130 are new and about 360 have been revised since the last edition (USP 25-NF 20). Approximately five new and 20 revised general chapters are included. USP-NF is an indispensable guide, whether you're in R&D, QC, QA, regulatory affairs, approvals, or marketing. Its monographs and general chapters provide the specifications?tests, procedures, and acceptance criteria?that you need on the job everyday: >Chemical information or botanical characteristics Detailed requirements/procedures for >Packaging & Storage >Labeling >USP Reference Standards >Identification >Dissolution >Specific Rotation >pH >Loss on Drying >Residue on Ignition >Heavy Metals >Chromatographic Purity >Organic Volatile Impurities >Uniformity of Dosage Units >Related Compounds >Microbial Limits >Bacterial Endotoxins >Pesticide Residues >Assays And other relevant microbiological, biological, chemical, and physical tests and assays. (For this item please quote stock ID 20868) ISBN: 9781889788135

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A Pictorial Encyclopaedia Of Chinese Medicinal Herbs is the result of intensive research into the past and future possiblities of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled by a team of scholars and professionals from 12 of the most prestigious research institutes in mainland China, this publication provides information on 5,000 species of Chinese medicinal herbs and must be ranked as the most comprehensive work of its kind. It is divided into 10 handy volumes, each containing information on 500 herbs. Each herb is illustrated with one or more colour photographs (whole or in detail) in its natural habitat. Valuable descriptions provide authoritative information on such topics as the source plant (animal or mineral) of the medicinal stuff, charateristic features, habitat, and distribution of the plant, collecting and processing, active ingredients of the usable parts, tastes and functioning effects, uses and prescriptions. Brief yet reasonably comprehensive, eminently readable and readily comprehensible, these descriptions admirably integrate experience from traditional practices with findings of modern research. Each entry is supplemented with a bibliographical note so that readers wishing to obtain further information may consult the books and articles listed. This reference work is bound to become a classic treasured by experts and general readers alike. (For this item please quote stock ID 21204) ISBN: 9789620730788

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Assists clinicians in quickly recognising and avoiding potential adverse reactions and interactions that can occur between more than 150 of the most common herbal remedies and prescription/over-the-counter medications. This quick-reference is organised alphabetically and includes drug interactions, side effects, and highlighted cautionary notes for each entry. Features: >Quick & authoritative answers for more than 150 widely-used herbal remedies >Evidence-based data & references with each entry >Adverse effects & interactions of herbal treatments with prescription & OTC medications >Alphabetical organisation by herbal remedy, with multiple appendixes >Claimed health benefits & indications for remedies >Scientific verification, if any, for alleged benefits >Efficacy & safety of remedies >Pharmacology & toxicity of each herbal treatment >A concise review of botanical-source pharmaceuticals Contents >Overview & General Principles >Alphabetical Listing of Herb & Nutriceutical Monographs >Appendices >Documented & Potential Interactions Between Botanicals & Nutriceuticals, & Anticoagulant/Platelet-Inhibiting Drugs >Confirmed & Theoretical Interactions (Potentiative/Additive) Between Herbs & Psychotropic & other Centrally-Acting Drugs >Herbs/Botanicals That May Case Hepatotoxicity >Herbs & Foods that May Contain Phytoestrogens &/or Phytoprogestins >Herbal Preparations that May Cause Adverse Reactions When Used Topically for Skin Conditions or in Cosmetics >Botanicals that May Alter Drug Biotransformations >A. Botanicals (Herbal Remedies & Plant Toxins) that Can Affect Cardiovascular Function >B. Herbal Remedies Purported to Lower Serum Lipids >Herbal Remedies & Nutriceuticals with Anti-inflammatory/Anti-rheumatic Properties >Members of the Compositae (Daisy) Family Including Wild & Garden Flowers >Frequent Cases of Contact Dermatitis >Herbal & Other Alternative Remedies Purported to Have Hypoglycemic/Antidiabetic Properties >Herbs & the Kidney: Diuretic & Nephrotoxic Herbs >Herbs/Botanicals & Cancer: Carcinogenic & Antineoplastic Herbs >Psoralen-Containing Botanicals Capable of Causing Phytophotodermatitis >Some Useful Websites >Glossary of Botanical Latin Names & Common Equivalents Used for Alphabetical Listing of Monographs in Text &/or in Appendices Richard Philp, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada (For this item please quote stock ID 22737) ISBN: 9780071421539

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? Provides a unique catalog of biologically active compounds ? Lists toxic and/or lethal doses for many biological activities ? Helps to calculate effective dosage for related activities The Handbook of Biologically Active Phytochemicals & Their Activities presents an alphabetical catalogue of some 3,000 biologically active phytochemicals (elements and compounds) from higher plants. The data includes at least one and in some cases as many as 25 biological activities for each phytochemical. The book's tables also provide data on effective dose, inhibitory concentrations, and lethal and/or toxic doses. Entries after 1990 indicate the source of the data. Handbook of Biologically Active Phytochemicals & Their Activities makes it possible for the first time to locate the concentration of many compounds in plants and compare this data with dosage information to calculate how much of a given plant food it would take to cause lethality, antioxidant activity, hypoglycemic activity, or artemicidal activity. These handy tables of hard-to-find information make this book an indispensable resource for pharmacologists, toxicologists, nutritionists, pharmacognocists, and food scientists. (For this item please quote stock ID 23233) ISBN: 9780849336706

>Contains 210 drug monographs, 30 of which have been newly introduced >Features over 1000 new literature references, including Oriental medicine applications >Includes new information on Canadian, U.K. and U.S. regulatory status An enormous increase in the knowledge of herbal drug constituents, their effects, and side effects has occurred in recent years. As a result, many herbal products are undergoing a transition from classic herbal teas to standardized extracts. This new edition of Herbal Drugs & Phytopharmaceuticals takes the advances made in medicinal plants research and phytotherapy into account and offers reliable, highly pertinent information. This reference offers comprehensive information about the origins, constituents, effects, indications, and dosage of herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. The text also includes phytopharmaceutical information such as types of extraction solvents, drug-to-extract ratios, and dosage recommendations for extracts. (For this item please quote stock ID 23234) ISBN: 9780849319617

Introduction to Plant Physiology became the best-selling first edition plant physiology text of the 1990's! Plant Physiology has been praised for its excellent balance of traditional and modern topics, presented in a straightforward style, without overwhelming undergraduates with excessive detail. Its focus is on the ideas and experimental approaches in plant physiology. This is a one-semester course. It assumes that the student has had introductory biology or botany as a pre-requisite. (For this item please quote stock ID 23235) ISBN: 9780471379171

>Explores the evidence for the safety & efficacy of traditional herbal medicines to treat malaria >Presents systematic reviews of the literature & consensus guidelines >Includes detailed case studies Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. The world's poorest are the worst affected, and many treat themselves with traditional herbal medicines. These are often more available and affordable, and sometimes are perceived as more effective than conventional antimalarial drugs. The first book to be published on this subject, Traditional Medicinal Plants & Malaria explores the evidence for the safety and efficacy of some of these traditional medicines, and presents practical guidelines for designing studies on traditional plant-based antimalarial medicines, mosquito repellents, and insecticides. Systematic reviews of the literature and consensus guidelines form the main body of the book. Ethnomedical, ethnobotanical, pharmacological, phytochemical, toxicological, and clinical aspects of herbal antimalarials are also reviewed. These are supplemented by case studies of the most well-known traditional antimalarials. (For this item please quote stock ID 24314) ISBN: 9780415301121

Kampo medicine is a traditional medicine that originated from China over two thousand years ago. It was adopted by the Japanese and remained there for many years until modern times. Kampo medicine is now becoming increasingly recognized as an important therapeutic method alongside Western practice. In Japan itself, every principal hospital uses Kampo formulae as a means of treatment. This volume uses Sho-Saiko-To, made from a combination of seven natural medicinal drugs and an important example of the Kampo formulae, to illustrate how these traditional medicines can be utilized in a variety of medical practices with the correct expert guidance. Sho-Saiko-To provides a comprehensive review of this medicinal formulae: from its historical use, cultivation of the constituent materials, production, chemistry and pharmacology, quality assurance and clinical testing of safety, and its use as a biological response modifier for the prevention and treatment of a variety of liver diseases. It serves as a reference for researchers and practitioners who wish to gain a scientific understanding of Sho-Saiko-To and discover how this and other Kampo medicines may be effectively integrated into Western medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 24315) ISBN: 9780415308373

The Handbook of Medicinal Plants explores state-of-the-art developments in the field of botanical medicine. Nineteen experts from around the world provide vital information on natural products and herbal medicines?from their earliest relevance in various cultures to today?s cutting-edge biotechnologies. Educated readers, practitioners, and academics of natural sciences will benefit from the text?s rich list of references as well as numerous tables, figures, and colour photographs and illustrations. The Handbook of Medicinal Plants is in three main sections. The first section covers the use of herbal medicines throughout history in China, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, emphasizing the need for future medicinal plant research. The second section discusses the latest technologies in production and breeding, crop improvement, farming, and plant research. The third section focuses on groundbreaking advances in the medicinal application of therapeutic herbs. In the Handbook of Medicinal Plants, you will gain new knowledge about: >recent research and development in Chinese herbal medicine >modern methods of evaluating the efficacy of medicinal plants by 'screening' >the newest developments of in vitro cultivation >prevention & therapy of cancer & other diseases using medicinal plants >the challenges & threats to medicinal plant research today >trends in phytomedicine in the new millennium The Handbook of Medicinal Plants demonstrates the global relevance of sharing local knowledge about phytomedicines, and highlights the need to make information on plants available on a worldwide basis. With this book, you can help meet the challenge to find scientifically rationalised medicines that are safer, more effective, and readily available to patients from all walks of life. (For this item please quote stock ID 25309) ISBN: 9781560229957

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In this book, based on modern drug use, each entry for the 500 frequently used herbal medicines are presented with Chinese description, colour plate, English description, and index. The Chinese description is based on the Pharmacopeia of the People's Republic of China (2005 edition). In its 21 chapters, the book not only offers information on these 500 herbal medicines systematically and comprehensively - their names, bynames/common names, sources, original plants, distribution, descriptions, harvest time and processing methods, chemical compositions, pharmacological actions, properties and flavours, actions and indications, and dosage and usage - but it also provides a concise narration with detailed and accurate data. Presented mostly in Chinese but an English description (sources, actions and indications) for each herb is also included. Each entry shows latin name and common English name (for example cortex dictamni [baixianpi] is also labelled densefruit pittany root-bark). For English readers, there is a problem: the herbs are classified by function but this is only obvious if you read Chinese. In addition, the set's herb index in volume four is arranged alphabetically by pinyin but it is also in Chinese. A beautifully presented set that includes great colour illustrations and packaged in a sturdy box (with padding). Great as a gift, or for the serious TCM practitioner or TCM scholar. (For this item please quote stock ID 26581) ISBN: 9787119019499

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With its ancient cultural heritage, China naturally has a rich background in the utilitarian value of its many different vegetative environments. Today, for the conservation of health, Chinese people are still eating many species of plants. This book is an encyclopedic, two-part introduction to the edible plants of China. Part 1 introduces the cultural aspects of Chinese food plants and the spread of Chinese culinary culture to the world. It also describes how the botanical and cultural information was acquired; what plants have been selected by the Chinese people for food; how these foodstuffs are produced, preserved, and prepared; and what Western societies can learn from Chinese practices. Part 2 provides the botanical identification of the plant kingdom for the esculents used in China as food and/or as beverage. The plants are illustrated with line drawings or composite photographic plates. With a wealth of scientific information, detailed recipes, elegant line drawings and easy-to-access indices, Food Plants of China should be on the shelf of botanists, practitioners in nutritional fields, and general readers who love to eat healthily. 'Dr. Hu's encyclopedic contribution is destined to fill a void that has long been obvious and will remain for many years a vade-mecum, not only for botanists but for scientists in related nutritional fields and for the interested public' - Richard Evans Schultes, Botanical Museum of Harvard University. 'Not many botanists could write a book like this one: a bilingual one, fluent in Chinese, could tap the enormous literature available in that language; a meticulous one could assemble the information and organise it into a manuscript, a botanist who enjoys cooking could develop recipes utilising them so that readers might try the plants for themselves' - George W. Staples, III, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Dr. Hu Shiu-ying was educated in China before the Second World War. She later attended Harvard University where she was awarded a doctoral degree in 1949. She has established herself as one of the most distinguished research scientists in the field of plant taxonomy during the past fifty years in Harvard's Arnold Arboretum. She was a visiting professor in the Department of Biology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and is still a senior college tutor at Chung Chi College which is one of the University's foundation colleges. (For this item please quote stock ID 26887) ISBN: 9789629962296

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For today's enlightened, health-conscious consumers, Ron Teeguarden is a pioneer. Taking the mystery out of an ancient Chinese art of health, he has developed an enormous following for the wonders of ... Radiant Health! Today more than ever before, Westerners are opening their eyes to alternative therapies, medications, and diets to promote wellness. And as today's alternatives - such as the broad acceptance of homeopathic medicines - become tomorrow's mainstream treatments, an enormous wealth of knowledge opens up to us. In this book, herbalist Ron Teeguarden has compiled an encyclopedia of the world's most ancient and popular methods of health care: Chinese tonic herbalism. Using recipes that date back centuries, Teeguarden explains what Chinese tonic herbs are, how they should be taken alone and in combination with other herbs, and how they work with your body. Radiant Health - the term is a translation for the Chinese term meaning health beyond danger - not only lists and describes over 70 important Chinese tonic herbs, but shows you how to use special formulas to promote such qualities as: Longevity: It is essential that everyone over 50 consume the herbs Reishi, Astragalus, and Gynostemma every day (to prevent disease and promote vigour). Beauty: White Peony root is one of the premier beauty herbs of the Orient, famous for giving women pure, smooth skin. Mental Energy: Reishi has been used in Asia for 2000 years to improve the capacity of the mind and memory. Fertility and Sex Drive: The tonic herb Schizandra builds energy in the sexual organs and vastly increases human potency. Immune Efficiency: Use a combination of Ginseng and Astragalus to help maintain the health of your immune system. Bringing together traditional Taoist principles of health with scientific knowledge that validates their effectiveness, Teeguarden helps you develop a personalised tonic program for your body and your needs - in a regimen that is safe, inexpensive, and perhaps the most important step you will ever take to promote your physical and emotional well-being. 'Simple, easy-to-understand language ... a practical guide to enlivening our inner healer' - David Simon, medical director, The Chopra Center for Well Being, and author of The Wisdom of Healing 'Expands our health options ... makes foreign ideas easy to grasp and fun to learn. Read it, taste the wonder of Chinese herbs, and radiate health!' - Harriet Beinfield, co-author of Between Heaven & Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine 'Recommended reading ... important ... simply and elegantly sheds new light on age-old Chinese herbal wisdom ... Clearly showing it will guide our path to the future' - Margo Jordan Parker (For this item please quote stock ID 26970) ISBN: 9780446518987

For the first time, here is a detailed explanation and classification of herbs, using the ancient system of Ayurveda. More than 270 herbs are listed, with 108 herbs explained in detail. Included are many of the most commonly used western herbs with a profound Ayurveda perspective. Important Chinese and special Ayurveda herbs are introduced. Beautiful diagrams and charts, as well as detailed glossaries, appendices and index are included. (For this item please quote stock ID 28070) ISBN: 9780941524247

Covers 270 Chinese aromatic plants in detail. For each species the scientific and family names, the morphology, distribution and uses are described and the chemical constituents of the essential oils are shown. The aromatic plants are divided into four parts according to their uses, and reviews on new resources of essential oil in China and the modern methods for the analysis of essential oil composition are discussed. This book will prove useful in academic and industrial fields, especially in medicinal and cosmetic industries. (For this item please quote stock ID 18776) ISBN: 9789622382145

How to handle the side-effects of marijuana, how to give it up, from a TCM perspective (For this item please quote stock ID 25683) ISBN: 9781741149883

At a time when America is focused on providing economical and effective health care for all its citizens, Chinese herbal medicine should not be ignored. This book is not only about healing with Chinese herbs, but also about the practice of a prominent herbalist being impacted by war and technology during an eventful period of the twentieth century. Apart from its medical value regarding prevention and cure, this book will greatly enhance our knowledge about peoples and cultures. (For this item please quote stock ID 7207) ISBN: 9780963828514

Melanie Johns Cupp and a host expert pharmocologists review in an accessible format the latest scientific findings on the twenty-eight most widely used herbal medicines. Using only reliable, peer-reviewed data, these specialists describe in detail the pharmacology and toxicology of each herb, including clinical and pathological findings from clinical trials and case reports of adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, methods of chemical and biofluids analysis, and the known pharmacologic and toxicologic effects arranged by organ, organ system, or therapeutic/toxicologic effect. Authoritative and exhaustive, Toxicology & Clinical Pharmacology of Herbal Products provides today?s pharmacologists, toxicologists, pathologists, medical examiners, and health care providers with a unique, objective reference to all the available scientific information on the pharmacology and toxicology of these commonly used herbs. Contents: Part I: Legal/Regulatory Aspects of Herbal Products Part II: Monographs >Ma Huang & the Ephedra Alkaloids >Kava >Ginkgo Biloba >Valerian >St. John?s Wort >Chamomile >Echinacea >Feverfew >Garlic >Ginger >Saw Palmetto >Panax Ginseng >Cranberry >Borage >Calamus >Chaparral >Coltsfoot >Comfrey >Scullcap >Licorice >Pokeweed >Sassafras >Hawthorn >Aloe >Senna >Cascara Sagrada >Dong Quai >Cat?s Claw Part III: Summary of Toxicities & Drug Interactions. (For this item please quote stock ID 17121) ISBN: 9780896037915

An Introduction to Chinese Materia Medica draws on classical concepts and applications, and is presented in seven chapters. The first four chapters describe classical concepts of the Chinese materia medica, while the remaining three discuss individual drugs, including traditional and herbal drugs, prescriptions and patent medicines including their application and development. (For this item please quote stock ID 9912) ISBN: 9787810342391

The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries. Volume I - Includes monographs of Chinese materia medica and prepared slice, vegetable oil/fat and extracts, Chinese traditional patent medicines, and single ingredients of Chinese crude drug preparations [This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005] (For this item please quote stock ID 29757) ISBN: 9787502565251

The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries. Volume I - Includes monographs of Chinese materia medica and prepared slice, vegetable oil/fat and extracts, Chinese traditional patent medicines, and single ingredients of Chinese crude drug preparations [This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005] (For this item please quote stock ID 29758) ISBN: 9787502565268

Drawing on his long-term expertise, Jost Sauer presents readers with a powerful, practical, step-by-step recovery regime and a wealth of case studies, which deal with a whole range of drug issues including:
> why drug experiences aren't wasted
> what's really going on in psychotic episodes
> how to handle the post drug emotional roller-coaster
> why raw foods hinder recovery
> what forms of exercise work
> why eating regimes need to be tailored to the individual
> how to achieve natural highs
Written for users and their families, Drug Repair that Works encourages users to build on their drug past, rather than bury it, to create happy, healthy, passionate lifestyles.
About the Author
Drawing on his long-term expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, and his own experiences as a former user, Jost Sauer's remarkable work with people from all walks of life, including stressed-out corporates, clubbers, pill-popping housewives, and school kids, has enabled him to construct this powerful repair program. (For this item please quote stock ID 31291) ISBN: 9781741751789

The Pharmacopoeia series is the only authoritative collection of standards for medicines and is an essential reference point for everyone involved in their research, development or manufacture. With legislation constantly changing, the Pharmacopoeia can assure you of complete compliance. The Pharmacopoeia's are more than comprehensive reference documents. They contain user-friendly features which bring wide-ranging benefits to anyone manufacturing or testing pharmaceuticals. Used extensively within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, quality control, chemical analysis, the government and academia, they have been designed as reliable, comprehensive and flexible research and reference tools. As well as standards checking, it is equally important for method and product testing, and raw material specification. (For this item please quote stock ID 18899) ISBN: 9780113226634

A general disillusionment with conventional medicines, coupled with the desire for a 'natural' life style has resulted in an increasing utilisation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) across the developed world. The global market for herbal products has grown rapidly in the past decade, yet the majority are not assessed for their quality, safety and efficacy. This completely revised and updated edition of Herbal Medicines aims to answer the questions raised for the healthcare professional by providing scientifically rigorous, impartial information on medicinal herbs. Features: >Reliably informs on quality, safety & efficacy >Provides an overview of UK & European legislation concerning herbal products >148 Monographs detailing phytochemical, pharmacological & clinical aspects of herbal medicines >Enables the healthcare professional to advise the public on the rational & safe use of medicines >Presents various appendices grouping together herbs with specific actions highlighting potential interactions with conventional medicine This text will prove invaluable to all who deal with herbs used for medical treatment. (For this item please quote stock ID 19932) ISBN: 9780853694748

A compact, user-friendly photographic guide and text book to more than 320 of the most important commercial healing plants of the world, including their scientific and botanical background, correct names, geographical origin, therapeutic uses, chemical compounds, pharmacological effects and efficacy. Brief one page text gives each plant's description, origin, parts used, therapeutic category, uses & properties, dosage, active ingredients, pharmacological effects, relevant warnings, notes & status. Key features: >A compact, colourful & scientifically accurate reference text >Quickly find accurate answers to the most obvious questions: Where does this plant originate? What does it look like? In which culture is it traditionally used? What is it used for? Which chemical compounds does it contain? How safe is it? What is known about its pharmacological activity? What evidence is there that it is effective? >Provides short overviews of the various health conditions for which medicinal plants are used & the active compounds (secondary metabolites) found in the plants & their modes of actions (For this item please quote stock ID 23461) ISBN: 9780881926026

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The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries.

Volume II - Deals with monographs of chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical preparations, radiopharmaceuticals, and excipients for pharmaceutical use.

[This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005]

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The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries.

Volume III - Contains biological products.

[This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005]

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Cleary presented format that shows: colour photograph of each herb in its natural environment; colour photograph of the dried herb; Latin name; Chinese name (characters & pinyin); English name; Parts Used; Description: Habitat; Distribution; Indications; Dosage; and occasional Notes. (For this item please quote stock ID 13834) ISBN: 9789290611028

Reports the findings and recommendations of a working group convened to prepare guidelines for the use of herbal medicines in Western Pacific countries. Addressed to national health authorities, the report responds to the widespread use of herbal medicine in this part of the world and the corresponding need for mechanisms to ensure that these products are safe and effective, yet remain broadly accessible. With this need in mind, the report sets out a comprehensive framework for developing national policies designed to control the safety, efficacy, and quality of herbal medicines, manufacturing practices, product registration, and labelling, marketing, and trade. (For this item please quote stock ID 13930) ISBN: 9789290611240

Easy to follow introductory guide for the general reader or beginning student packed with explanatory diagrams and photographs. This step-by-step guide to Chinese herbal medicine » shows the reader how to determine their own body type and treat it accordingly » provides a full listing of useful Chinese and Western herbs, including their uses and effects » gives advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle, including exercises, home-made creams and tinctures for skin and hair, and delicious recipes » offers clear explanation of all basic concepts of Chinese medicine, enabling the reader to absorb this ancient wisdom and use it for their own benefit. (For this item please quote stock ID 5725) ISBN: 9780895299864

This beautiful collector?s set combines full-color plates of 555 Chinese medicinals with detailed scientific descriptions of the medicinal?s source plant, mineral or animal. The paintings are truly stunning, and accompanied by clear and thorough descriptions of zhong yao, or commonly used Chinese medicinals, translated by expert faculty from the Pharmacology section of the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The medicinals are categorized according to the part of the plant primarily used medically. A description of each medicinal covers the source for the medicinal, its area of cultivation or wildcrafting, preparation, chemical constituents, pharmacological actions, Chinese medicinal properties, actions and indication as well as suggested dosages. This valuable information is accompanied by color plates illustrating the main and alternate species used for each medicinal. Volume I contains 142 entries of Chinese medicinals used for their roots and rhizomes. (For this item please quote stock ID 28684) ISBN: 9787117097987

A roadmap for easily navigating the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical setting, the book supplies information on disease symptoms and their corresponding Chinese herbal formulas. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, the authors include more than 840 formulas that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of every patient. Integrating traditional medicine with allopathic terminology, the book provides quick reference to both Chinese and Western diagnoses. Part I provides the herbal formulas in tables, giving quick and easy access to the information. Part II contains allopathic symptoms listed in alphabetical order within each chapter. These two sections allow users to compare TCM and allopathic diagnoses. In addition, Part III lists 640 single herbs arranged by the classification system of traditional Chinese medicine and are organised into tables so that practitioners can quickly scan for the similarities and differences of each herb. A number of cross-referenced indexes make it easy to find single herbs and herbal formulas either by their Pinyin, English, or Botanical Latin name. The wealth of information and range of topics covered - combined with a straightforward presentation - make the book a useful clinical desktop reference and guide for practitioners and students. (For this item please quote stock ID 24255) ISBN: 9780849315688

>Explains the role of Kampo medicine in modern day therapy >Describes a research method for evaluation of efficacy & safety of herbal medicine >Contains both therapeutic indications & traditional uses Kampo is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that takes a holistic approach to healing. Since Kampo is currently being used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases with many reports of clinical effectiveness, it is playing an increasingly important role in Japan's modern-day health care. Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation & Clinical Applications presents a concise overview of the important Kampo formula of Juzen-taiho-to. The book describes the therapeutic indications and traditional uses of Juzen-taiho-to, followed by its taxonomy, cultivation, quality assurance, and chemical constituents and pharmacological actions of raw plant material as the component herbs. Experts in the field discuss up-to-date findings and topics associated with the pharmacology and clinical application of Juzen-taiho-to, including its important immunomodulating, anti-tumour, and anti-metastatic properties, toxicology and side effects, and other related formulations. Today, Kampo medicine is steadily gaining acceptance by Japan's national health insurance system, the medical community, and contemporary society. This book provides a comprehensive review of Juzen-taiho-to and demonstrates how Kampo and other herbal medicines are becoming the popular, practical, and preferred treatments of tomorrow. (For this item please quote stock ID 24313) ISBN: 9780415308304

Drawing on the author's extensive personal experience, Medicinal Plants of Asia & the Pacific provides comprehensive coverage of the medicinal plants of the region. Describing more than 300 compounds, the book discusses every important class of natural products while highlighting cutting-edge research and recent developments. With its broad scope and extensive compound listings, the presentation and approach of the book is completely original. >Provides a comprehensive view of the medicinal plants of the Asian Pacific region >Contains a four-page colour insert and more than 260 line drawings, black and white photographs, and chemical structures >Draws on personal field observations, ethnopharmacological investigations, and available published pharmacochemical evidence >Presents new information on the pharmacological effect of medicinal plants from Asia and the Pacific >Discusses the active principles in the families of plants and their uses >Provides examples of phenolic compounds of pharmacological value >Includes coverage of known traditional uses of plants as antiseptic agents, counterirritants, and antimicrobials >Explores possible pharmacological uses as antidepressants, anticancer agents, and antibiotics, as well as for treating high blood pressure, leukemia, and more. [Detailed description of contents available on request] (For this item please quote stock ID 26652) ISBN: 9780849372452

Focusing on food, herbals, and their chemical constituents, this book discusses how they contribute to health through control of metabolism, primarily as they relate to chronic disease development and treatment. Each chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the macronutrient, micronutrient, and phytochemical impact on drug action and includes advice on modification or supplementation in those cases where diet is a factor. The book describes the roles of genetic variation and polymorphism in determining nutrient/drug responses, how they might be "profiled" to identify those likely to demonstrate specific interactions, and who would benefit from adjuvant or complementary therapies. Intestinal Disease. Cardiovascular Disease. Diabetes and The Metabolic Syndrome. Hormonal Control of Metabolism and Osteoporosis. Cancer. Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders. Inflammatory Disease and Chronic Pain Control. Perioperative Considerations. Infectious Disease. Genetic Polymorphisms as Predictors of Nutrient-Drug-Herb Interactions. (For this item please quote stock ID 27661) ISBN: 9781574449150

Pharmacological Research on Traditional Herbal Medicines presents a concise overview of some of the most up-to-date findings and topics related to the pharmacology and clinical applications of traditional herbal therapeutics. Importantly, it addresses the current and potential roles for herbal medicines in the context of our evolving health care systems. Introducing many of the latest and most essential pharmacological advances made, this work also describes the modern theories and scientific methodologies applied to today?s studies on herbal medicines and new drug development.This book will be an essential reference for anyone involved in the fields of phytomedicine, natural products, traditional herbal remedies, pharmaceutical sciences, and medicine. Selected Contents: >Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Asthma >Traditional Chinese Medicine & Herbal Medicine: Current Research & their Clinical Application for the Treatment & Prevention of Cancer >Rational Use of Medicinal Plants in Primary Health Care >Chinese Herbal Medicines: Neuropsychiatric Disorders & the Dynamics of Cytosolic Ca2+ >Pharmacological Study of the Anti-Dementia Effect of Shimotsu-to >Effects of Vietnamese Ginseng on Psychological Stress-Induced Changes in Pharmacological Responses >The Role of Bioactive Polysaccharides in Kampo Medicines (For this item please quote stock ID 15471) ISBN: 9789057020544

Focuses on Chinese herbs and related North American species and covers 1800 species of Chinese herbs and 700 related North American species. Clearly formatted tables provide quick and easy access to information gathered from a wide variety of sources, including those not generally available through usual searches. Part one presents the major constituents and therapeutic values of Chinese medicinal herbs. It provides data on toxicity and contamination, major chemical components and their therapeutic values. More than 1800 species are covered, with Latin, Chinese, and English names provided. Part two presents the relationship between Chinese and North American medicinal herbs, the possibility of replacement of Chinese with North American herbs, growing conditions and controlled process procedures. This section presents data on more than 700 North American herbs belonging to same species or genus as Chinese herbs, and provides a comparison of active ingredients and claimed therapeutic values. Also included are more than 400 references and three appendices that provide handy cross-references This is an invaluable resource for researchers in medicinal herbs, phytochemicals, functional foods, and nutraceuticals, processors of nutraceuticals and supplements, growers of herbal plants, and marketers of herbs and herbal products. Contents: Part 1: >Development of Chinese Medicinal Herbs >Phytopharmacoloy & Therapeutic Values Part 2: >Phyletic Relationships between Chinese & Western Medicinal Herbs >Appendices: Appendix 1: >Chinese & Scientific Names >Chinese Medicinal Herbs >Appendix 2: >Major Chemical Components & Their Sources in Chinese Medicinal Herbs >Appendix 3: Major Chemical Components & Their sources in Related North American Medicinal Herbs >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 16879) ISBN: 9781587161285

This handy reference provides quick information on herbs and supplements - including 145 herbs, 20 supplements, and 75 conditions. Extremely thorough, it offers reliable references and a unique system that rates the current knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment. Content is consistently structured and features an Appendix on Clinically Tested Brands'. Key Features: >A logical & consistent organisation enables the reader to quickly consult the efficacy of herbal use to treat a specific condition >Evidence-based content includes a unique system that rates the current, scientific knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment >Helpful Appendix describes clinically tested brands >References are not reliant on limited sources Table Of Contents Conditions: >Acne >Allergic Rhinitis >Altitude Sickness >Alzheimer's Disease, Non-Alzheimer's Dementia, Ordinary Age-Related Memory Loss >Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis >Angina >Anxiety & Panic Attacks >Apthous Ulcers >Asthma >Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) >Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) >Bipolar Disorder >Cervical Dysplasia >Cholelithiasis >Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) >Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) >Cirrhosis >Colic >Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) >Conjunctivitis (Viral) >Crohn's Disease >Cystitis >Depression (Mild to Moderate) >Diabetes >Dysmenorrhea >Dyspepsia >Easy Bruising >Eczema >Erectile Dysfunction >Fibromyalgia >Gout >Hemorrhoids >Hepatitis (Viral) >Herpes Simplex >Herpes Zoster >HIV Support >Hyperlipidemia >Hypertension >Infertility (Female) >Infertility (Male) >Injuries (Minor) >Insomnia >Intermittent Claudication >Interstitial Cystitis >Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) >Macular Degeneration >Menopausal Syndrome >Migraine Headaches >Multiple Sclerosis (MS) >Nausea >Osteoarthritis >Osteoporosis >Otitis Media >Parkinson's Disease >Peptic Ulcer Disease >Photosensitivity >Pregnancy Support >Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) >Psoriasis >Raynaud's Phenomenon >Respiratory Infections (Minor) >Restless Legs Syndrome >Rheumatoid Arthritis >Sexual Dysfunction in Women >Sunburn >Surgery Support >Systemic Lupus Erythematosus >Tardive Dyskinesia >Tinea Pedis >Tinnitus >Ulcerative Colitis >Urolithiasis >Urticaria >Vaginal Infection >Venous Insufficiency (Chronic) >Weight Loss Herbs/Supplements: >5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) >Aloe >Andrographis >Androstenedione >Arginine >Artichoke Leaf >Astragalus >Beta-Carotene >Beta-Sitosterol >Bilberry Fruit >Biotin >Bitter Melon >Black Cohosh >Blue Cohosh >Boldo >Boron >Boswellia >Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) >Bromelain >Bugleweed >Butterbur >Calcium >Calendula >Carnitine >Cartilage >Cat's Claw >Cayenne >Chamomile >Chasteberry >Chondroitin Sulfate >Chromium >Coenzyme Q10 >Colostrum >Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) >Copper >Cranberry >Creatine >Curcumin >Damiana >Dandelion Root >Devil's Claw >Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) >Diosmin/Hesperidin >Dong Quai >Echinacea >Elderberry >Eleutherococcus >Ephedra >Estriol >Eyebright >Fenugreek >Feverfew >Fish Oil >Flaxseed >Flaxseed Oil >Folate >Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) >Garlic >Genistein >Ginger >Ginkgo >Ginseng >Glucosamine >Glutamine >Glycine >Goldenrod >Goldenseal >Gotu Kola >Grass Pollen Extract >Green Tea >Guggul >Gymnema >Hawthorn >Hops >Horse Chestnut >Huperzine A >Hydroxycitric Acid >Hydroxymethyl Butyrate (HMB) >Inosine >Inositol (Vitamin B8) >Ipriflavone >Iron >Isoflavones >Kava >Kelp >Kudzu >Lapacho >Lemon Balm >Licorice >Lignans >Lipoic Acid >Lutein >Lycopene >Lysine >Magnesium >Maitake >Malic Acid >Manganese >Medium-Chain Triglycerides >Melatonin >Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) >Milk Thistle >N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) >Neem >Nettle >Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH) >Noni >Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCs) >Oregon Grape >Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (OKG) >Oxerutins >Panax (Asian) Ginseng >Pantethine >Passionflower >PC-SPES >Peppermint >Phenylalanine >Phosphatidylcholine >Phosphatidylserine >Phyllanthus >Policosanol >Pregnenolone >Probiotics >Progesterone Cream >Proteolytic Enzymes >Pygeum >Pyruvate >Quercetin >Red Clover >Red Yeast Rice >Reishi >Ribose >S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) >Saw Palmetto >Schisandra >Selenium >Soy Protein >Spirulina >St. John's Wort >Taurine >Tea Tree Oil >Thymus Extract >Tribulus >Tylophora >Tyrosine >Uva Ursi >Valerian >Vanadium >Vinpocetine >Vitamin A >Vitamin B1 >Vitamin B2 >Vitamin B3 >Vitamin B6 >Vitamin B12 >Vitamin C >Vitamin D >Vitamin E >Vitamin K >White Willow (For this item please quote stock ID 19396) ISBN: 9780323020152

The Quick Access Professional Guide is an indispensable source of information on both conventional and complementary treatment regimens - including valuable data on uses, dosages, safety and efficacy of the most popular herbs and dietary supplements. The guide contains integrated monographs that allow quick answers to a wide range of questions. This monograph system is comprised of the following three categories: Condition Monographs - these allow the health professional to review a standard medical model of diagnoses & treatment protocols based on a known or suspected condition, with additional information on nutritional support & the use of complementary modalities. Herb Monographs - allow the health professional to consider the best evidence to support the use of herbs in maintaining health or in treating conditions. Supplement Monographs - provide substantive & well-referenced information on the use of dietary supplements in maintaining health or in support of condition management. A comprehensive Cross Reference Guide is also included which offers the user easy and targeted access to the required information. Contents: >Conditions: By Medical Category >Conditions: By Signs & Symptoms >Conditions: By Herb or Supplement Treatment Options >Herbs: By Uses/Indications >Herbs: By Warnings, Precautions, Contraindications >Herbs: By Side Effects >Herbs: By Interactions With Other drugs >Herbs & Supplements, Herbs: By Taxonomic Cross Reference >Supplements: By Uses/Indications >Supplements: By Warnings, Precautions, Contraindications >Supplements:By Side Effects >Supplements:By Interactions With Other drugs >Herbs & Supplements Combined Herb/Supplement Treatments By Condition (For this item please quote stock ID 20452) ISBN: 9783131372611

World-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Ratsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers. >Numerous new and rare color photographs complement the completely revised and updated text >Explores the uses of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic rituals throughout the world >Cross-referenced by plant, illness, preparation, season of collection, and chemical constituents. Three scientific titans join forces to completely revise the classic text on the ritual uses of psychoactive plants. They provide a fascinating testimony of these 'plants of the gods', tracing their uses throughout the world and their significance in shaping culture and history. In the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful of those plants - which are known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness - have always been regarded as sacred. The authors detail the uses of hallucinogens in sacred shamanic rites while providing lucid explanations of the biochemistry of these plants and the cultural prayers, songs, and dances associated with them. The text is lavishly illustrated with 400 rare photographs of plants, people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactive flora. A specialist in the cultural use of psychoactive plants, Christian Ratsch is the author of numerous books, including Gateway to Inner Space, The Dictionary of Sacred & Magical Plants, and Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants. A resident of Germany, he is currently serving as the president of the German Society for Ethnomedicine. Richard Evans Schultes is a Jeffrey Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum at Harvard University (Emeritus). He lives in Massachusetts. Albert Hoffmann, discoverer of LSD, is a retired research biochemist who lives in Switzerland. (For this item please quote stock ID 24741) ISBN: 9780892819799

This clinical guide and practical reference is ideal for those who use and combine liquid herbal remedies for the individual needs of the patient. With three introductory chapters, 125 monographs, and various glossaries and appendices, it covers the fundamental concepts of using liquid herbals, including how the remedies are made, quality issues, and dosage guidelines. The monographs include full prescribing information that covers actions, indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions, interactions, side effects, dosage, traditional usage, pharmacological research, clinical studies, and full references. Features: >Focuses solely on liquid herbal preparations - making it a must-have resource & the only book of its kind >Covers approximately 125 herb profiles in detail >Offers the widest range of research-backed information currently available on herbs >Begins with basic principles to give practitioners confidence in the accuracy & precision of their prescriptions >Written by one of the leading names in herbal medicine >Clinically relevant with quick access to dosage information, contraindications, & more. (For this item please quote stock ID 19656) ISBN: 9780443066320

(For this item please quote stock ID 6824) ISBN: 9781570621475

A handbook of practical, objective, and clinically oriented information on the use of herbalism in health care. A ?report card? format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant information. Sections include, Uses; Pharmacology; Clinical Trials; Adverse Effects; Preparations and Dose; Contraindications, Interactions, and Warnings; Conclusion and Recommendations; References. Herbs are graded by usefulness, effectiveness, availability, and safety. Potentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value. An appendix lists and reviews other herbal medicine information resources. Features: * Potentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value *A ?report card? format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant information *Herbs are graded, with grades determined by usefulness, effectiveness, availability, and safety *Handbook size-can be carried in lab coat *Analyses-based on controlled studies, or meta-analyses or systematic reviews of the primary literature *Sections of each report card include: Uses; Pharmacology; Clinical Trials; Adverse Effects; Preparations and Dose; Contraindications, Interactions, and Warnings; Conclusion and Recommendations; References *Appendix lists and reviews other herbal medicine information resources *Nonherbal dietary supplements also are addressed in a separate section. Contents: I. Introduction to Herbal Medicine. Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine. Herbal Practices in the US. Quality Assurance and Choosing a Brand or Product. Understanding Herbal Dosage Forms. Chemistry of Herbal Medicines. Herb-Drug Interactions: Reported Versus Potential Effects. II. Herb Evaluations. Introduction. Evaluations of 65 Selected Herbs. Herbal Medicines Categorized By Levels of Evidence and Indications. III. Special Topics. Chinese Herbs. Ayurvedic Herbs. Mexican Herbs. IV. Essays & Commentaries. Aromatherapy. The Placebo Effect and Herbs. What We Have Learned. V. Appendices. Resources for Herbal Medicine Information. Selection of Additional Herbal Medicines Index. (For this item please quote stock ID 16365) ISBN: 9781560534471

Traditional Chinese medicine, including the practice of herbal medicine and acupuncture, is becoming widely accepted as alternative treatment in the medical field outside China. Nevertheless, the terminology and usage always poses a challenge to the practitioner. This lexicon makes possible the speedy identification of Chinese materia medica. Approximately 2000 species of plants, 135 species of animals and 100 kinds of minerals and other chemicals used in traditional Chinese medicine, are included. Listed alphabetically are English, Chinese, scientific and pharmaceutical names of the Chinese drugs. This book has been a useful reference for natural and medical scientists since its initial publication in 1980. About 50 new Chinese drugs have been added to this new revised edition. Typographical errors have also been corrected. (For this item please quote stock ID 8253) ISBN: 9789622018037

The practice of traditional Chinese medicine commonly prescribes herbal formulas for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Shengmai San, a famous Chinese medicinal formula that has been used for more than eight hundred years in China, is comprised of Radix Ginseng, Fructus Schisandre and Radix Ophiopogonis. Traditionally, Shengmai San is used for the treatment of excessive loss of essence Qi and body fluid that threaten heart failure, particularly in the summer when heat exhaustion and profuse sweating commonly occur. Shengmai San, which can restore blood volume and prevent myocardial infraction, is also prescribed for patients with coronary heart disease and various cardiovascular disorders. This book provides a comprehensive treatise on the historical, phytochemical, pharmacological/toxicological, clinical as well as pharmaceutical aspects of Shengmai San and its component herbs. It provides a scientific rationale for using this multi-component formulation in traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Contents: >1. Shengmai San: A Renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine >2. Pharmacological Studies >3. Clinical Studies >4. Side Effects >5. Phytochemistry & Pharmacology of Component Herbs of Shengmai San >6.Contemporary Applications of a Traditional Formula: Manufacturing of Shengmai San (SMS) Preparations & their Applications (For this item please quote stock ID 20815) ISBN: 9780415284905

An integrated system of inner and outer health and beauty, Indonesian jamu has a 1200-year history, yet little is know about it outside this diverse island nation. This book is the first comprehensive work that explores the background, and shows the materials and applications of this holistic approach.

Jamu: The Ancient Indonesian Art of Herbal Healing is the culmination of ten years of research and more than 100 interviews with practitioners and producers - from housewives in kitchen apothecaries to CEOs of multinational corporations. Its publication coincides with the increasing availability of modern preparations derived from these time-honoured herbal remedies. Encompassing medicine, massage, cosmetics and folklore, jamu is as applicable to life today as it was in the rarefied world of ancient Java. Complemented by explanatory photographs, Jamu is the first definitive reference to this exotic yet practical health-care system. (For this item please quote stock ID 15333) ISBN: 9789625935034

CHINA BOOKS rider: Written for a North American (i.e. U.S market) and dealing mainly with Western herbs. Worthy of consideration if only for the practicalities of setting up a herb-related business. Make a good living naturally, growing and selling herbs and herbal products! There's a huge demand for herbs and herbal products today. Cooks use herbs to enhance the flavours of their meals. Bath and beauty products use herbs for both their scents and therapeutic qualities. And herbal teas, candles, and potpourri are more popular than ever. As a result, the herb business is booming. There are lots of ways to cash in on this lucrative opportunity. You can: >Sell fresh cut herbs to restaurants & markets >Sell potted plants to garden centres & home gardeners >Operate a display garden, retail shop & tea room on your own farm >Make herbal products from wreaths to herb vinegars & sell them at farmers markets & arts & crafts fairs >Best of all, your business can be as small or large as you want. You can start in a rooftop garden, a section of your backyard, an empty lot, or go all the way with your own farm and greenhouse. This essential guide not only shows you how to grow herbs, but also how o develop a wide range of herbal products you can sell to expand your business and improve profits. You'll learn everything you need to know, including expert advice on how to: >Grow, harvest & package the most popular herbs & edible flowers >Construct, operate & maintain your own herb garden or greenhouse >Create your own herbal products, including dips, jellies, teas, dream pillows, soaps, shampoos, fragrances, wreaths, note cards, & more! >Expand your business through wholesaling, mail order catalogue sales, & newsletters You also get useful sample forms, a glossary, additional resources, plus step-by-step instructions, checklists, and worksheets to guide you through each step of the start-up process and help you get started making your dream of owning your own business come true. (For this item please quote stock ID 24831) ISBN: 9781932156027

With a new contribution of Dr. Volker Fintelmann, Weiss's classic text, Herbal Medicine, has been expanded and refocused to meet the needs of practicing physicians, residents, students, and other clinicians. Arranged by organ system, the book's clear structure and scientific orientation make the topic of herbal medicine accessible to even the most traditional medical doctor. You will benefit from the newest research, clinical studies, and the pivotal findings of the German Commission E on the efficacy of herbs. Special features include: >In-depth coverage of the state-of-the-art of phytotherapy >Key prescription information highlighted in each chapter >Superb colour photographs throughout the text >Two new quick reference sections that maximise your access to the material - by herbs & the disorder they are used for, & by disorder & the herbs used in its treatment Volker Fintelmann is a licensed doctor of internal medicine and gastroenterology. Former Chairman of the German Commission E, his work focuses on the practical and methodological development of herbal medicine. Rudolf Fritz Weiss,(1895-1991), author of the first edition of Herbal Medicine is highly regarded as the 'founding father' of modern German phytotherapy. He studied botany and medicine at the University of Berlin, qualifying as a doctor in 1922 and subsequently taking additional qualifications in internal medicine. A teaching post in herbal medicine was interrupted by war service as an army doctor, followed by seven years in Russian captivity as a doctor in prisoner-of-war camp hospitals. After retiring from clinical practice in 1961, he devoted his life to the scientific development and acceptance of herbal medicine. Weiss was appointed as a member of the German Commission E in 1978. He was founder and editor of the Zeitschrift Fuer Phytotherapie, and lectured on current advances in the subject at the University of Tuebingen. (For this item please quote stock ID 15261) ISBN: 9783131263322

In 1978 the German government established an expert committee, the Commission E, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of over 300 herbs and herb combinations sold in Germany. The results were published as official monographs that give the approved uses, contraindications, side effects, dosage, drug interactions and other therapeutic information essential for the responsible use of herbs and phyto-medicines. For the first time, the complete set of all Commission E monographs has been compiled, translated into English and edited for use by physicians, pharmacists, health professionals, researchers, regulatory agencies, consumers and the herb industry. (For this item please quote stock ID 18815) ISBN: 9780967077277

This book covers the principles and issues of safety relating to herbal medicine, and examines the relevant safety data for over 70 commonly used or contentious herbs. With contributions from leading international experts, the book covers issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity and idiosyncratic reactions. Features: >Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine >Presents authoritative & credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners >Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough & comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice >Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs & drugs, & quality issues >Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy & lactation that is realistic & appropriate to herb use >Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media & medical journals on herb safety issues >Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity & the effects in relation to kava - kava safety is a hot topic >Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy & lactation considerations (For this item please quote stock ID 18895) ISBN: 9780443071713

This book give comprehensive and detailed profiles of the key herbs in use in Ayurvedic medicine, showing both scientific information and traditional use. With profiles thoroughly referenced to both primary and secondary sources, the material is designed to be a complete clinical reference. Features Each profile covers: >History of usage >Herb habitat >Botanical description >Part of the herb used >Ethnobotanical usage >Ethnoveterinary usage >Major chemical constituents >Medical usage >Safety profile >Dosage >Regulatory status >Ayurvedic properties >References Each profile also supported by; Full-colour photographs of the whole plant & the dried herbal preparation >Uniquely detailed information on Ayurvedic herbs - for useful application direct to the clinic >Includes comprehensive information on ethnobotanical & medicinal uses & safety - one place for all information >Covers chemical constituents in depth - for an essential understanding >Describes the specifically Ayurvedic properties of the herbs Contents >Introduction to Ayurvedic medicine >The use of herbs in Ayurveda >Monographs *Acacia catechu *Acorus calamus *Aegle marmelos *Andrographis paniculata *Aristolochia indica *Asparagus racemosus *Azadirachta indica *Berberis aristata *Boerhavia diffusa *Boswellia serrata *Caeselpinia bonducella *Cedrus deodara Cissus quadrangularis *Commiphora mukul *Crateva nurvula *Curcuma Longa *Cyperus rotundus *Eclipta alba *Embelia ribes *Fumaria indica *Gardenia gummifera *Gossypium herbaceum *Glycyrrhiza glabra *Holrrhoena antidysenterica *Leptadenia reticulata *Mangifera indica *Nigella sativa *Ocimum sanctum *Paederia foetida *Phyllanthes emblica *Phyllanthes niruri *Picrorrhiza kurroa *Piper nigrum *Plantago ovata *Plumbago zeylanica *Polygonum aviculare *Punica granatum *Rubia cordifolia *Salmalia malabarica *Solanum nigrum *Solanum xanthocarpum *Swertia chirata *Terminalia arjuna *Terminalia belerica *Terminalia codifolia *Tribulus terrestris *Withania somnifera *Woodfordia fructicosa *Zingiber officinale Elizabeth M Williamson , BSc PhD MRPharmS FLS, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacognosy & Phytoterapy, The School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK Professor Malcom Hooper PhD BPharm CChem MRIC, Emeritus Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Sciences, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK (For this item please quote stock ID 19263) ISBN: 9780443072031

With an increasing number of patients combining herbal treatments with prescribed medications, reliable information on herb/supplement and pharmaceutical interactions is much needed. This portable reference is organised alphabetically by drug name and features an entry for each drug-herb/drug-supplement combination that has a proven interaction. Each entry is rated on a scale of one to four to show the severity of the interaction and includes information on related drugs, an interaction summary, a discussion of the interaction, management suggestions, and references. In addition to the core material, there are also several helpful appendices on interactions by herb or supplement, nutrient depletions, and drug-herb add-on depressant interactions. Features: >Evidence-based content includes the most up-to-date, current research on herb/supplement & pharmaceutical interactions >A unique rating scale uses scientific evidence to grade the level of interaction expected >References are included for each drug-herb/drug-supplement combination >A logical organization enables the reader to find information quickly >Several appendices provide information on interactions by herb or supplement, nutrient depletions, & drug-herb add-on depressant interactions Contents: >ACE Inhibitors-Iron >ACE Inhibitors-Potassium >Acetaminophen-Vitamin C >Alprazolam-Kava >Aluminum Hydroxide-Calcium Citrate >Amiodarone-Chaparral >Aspirin-Fish Oil >Aspirin-Policosanol >Aspirin-Vitamin E >Beta Blockers-Calcium >Biotin-Carbamazepine >Bromocriptine-Chasteberry >Calcium-Corticosteroids >Calcium-Digoxin >Calcium-Phenytoin >Calcium-Thiazide Diuretics >Carbamazepine-Grapefruit Juice >Carbamazepine-Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) >Carnitine-Valproic Acid >Chromium-Calcium Carbonate >Ciprofloxacin-Fennel >Clomipramine-SAMe >Clonidine-Yohimbe (Source of Yohimbine) >Coenzyme Q10-Acetohexamide >Coenzyme Q10-Chlorpromazine >Coenzyme Q10-Lovastatin >Coenzyme Q10-Propranolol >Copper-Oral Contraceptives >Corticosteroids-Chromium >Cyclosporine-Echinacea >Cyclosporine-Ipriflavone >Cyclosporine-St. John's Wort >Digoxin-Foxglove >Digoxin-Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus/"Siberian" Ginseng) >Digoxin-Kyushin >Digoxin-Licorice >Digoxin-Magnesium >Digoxin-St. John's Wort >Estrogen-Boron >Estrogen-Dong Quai >Estrogen-Ginseng (Panax ginseng) >Estrogen-Ipriflavone >Estrogen-Resveratrol >Etoposide-St. John's Wort >Fexofenadine-Fruit Juice >Fluoroquinolones-Minerals >Folate-Aluminum Hyrodoxide >Folate-Carbamazepine >Folate-Cimetidine >Folate-Methotrexate >Folate-NSAIDs >Folate-Oral Contraceptives >Folate-Phenytoin >Folate-Triamterene >Folate-Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole >Furosemide-Ginseng/Germanium >Furosemide-Gossypol >Glyburide-Chromium >Glyburide-Ginseng (Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius) >Glyburide-Vitamin E >Haloperidol-Kava >Haloperidol-Phenylalanine >Heparin-Phosphatidylserine >Heparin-Vitamin C >Ibuprofen-Feverfew >Indinavir-St. John's Wort >Insulin-Vanadium >Iron-Calcium Carbonate >Iron-H2 Antagonists >Iron Salts-Beverage Teas >Isotretinoin-Vitamin A >Levodopa/Carbidopa-BCAAs >Levodopa/Carbidopa-Iron >Lithium-Herbal Diuretics >Magnesium-Furosemide >Magnesium-Oral Contraceptives >Magnesium-Potassium Sparing Diuretics >Manganese-Calcium Carbonate >Methyldopa-Iron >Nefazodone-St. John's Wort >Niacin-Isoniazid >Nifedipine-Peppermint Oil >Nitrofurantoin-Magnesium >Nitroglycerin-N-acetylcysteine >NSAIDs-Gossypol >Nutrients-Bile Acid Sequestrants >Omeprazole-St. John's Wort >Oral Contraceptives-Androstenedione >Oral Contraceptives-Licorice >Oral Contraceptives-Soy >Oral Contraceptives-St. John's Wort >Orally Administered Drugs-Psyllium >Paroxetine-St. John's Wort >Pencillamine-Iron >Pencillamine-Magnesium >Pentobarbital-Eucalyptol >Pentobarbital-Valerian >Phenelzine-Ephedra >Phenelzine-Ginseng >Phenprocoumon-St. John's Wort >Phenytoin-Ginkgo >Phenytoin-Shankhapushpi >Phosphorous-Aluminum Hydroxide >Piroxicam-St. John's Wort >Prednisolone-Licorice >Primidone-Nicotinamide >Procyclidine-Betel Nut >Propranolol-Black Pepper >Protease Inhibitors-Garlic >SAMe-Levodopa/Carbidopa >Simvastatin/Niacin Therapy-Antioxidants >Spironolactone-Licorice >Statin Drugs-Niacin >Tamoxifen-Gamma Linoleic Acid >Tamoxifen-Tangeretin >Tetracyclines-Iron >Theophylline-Ipriflavone >Theophylline-St. John's Wort >Thyroid Hormone-Calcium >Thyroid Hormone-Carnitine >Thyroid Hormone-Iron >Thyroid Hormone-Soy >Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole-PABA >Trimethoprim-Sulfomethoxazole-Potassium >Verapamil-Calcium >Vitamin A-Valproic Acid >Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)-Loop Diuretics >Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)-Oral Contraceptives >Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Isoniazid >Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Levodopa >Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Oral Contraceptives >Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Penicillamine >Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)-Theophylline >Vitamin B12-Colchicine >Vitamin B12-H2 Antagonists >Vitamin B12-Metformin >Vitamin B12-Nitrous oxide >Vitamin B12-Oral Contraceptives >Vitamin C-Aspirin >Vitamin C-Oral Contraceptives >Vitamin D-Cimetidine >Vitamin D-Heparin >Vitamin D-Isoniazid >Vitamin D-Phenytoin >Vitamin D-Rifampin >Vitamin K-Amoxicillin >Vitamin K-Cephalosporins >Vitamin K-Phenytoin >Warfarin-Coenzyme Q10 >Warfarin-Danshen >Warfarin-Dong Quai >Warfarin-Feverfew >Warfarin-Garlic >Warfarin-Ginger >Warfarin-Ginkgo >Warfarin-Ginseng (Panax ginseng) >Warfarin-Papaya Extract >Warfarin-Policosanol >Warfarin-Vinpocetine >Warfarin-Vitamin A >Warfarin-Vitamin C >Warfarin-Vitamin E >Warfarin-Vitamin K >Zidovudine-L-Carnitine >Zinc-Amiloride >Zinc-Calcium Carbonate >Zinc-Captopril >Zinc-Hydrochlorothiazide >Zinc-Oral Contraceptives >Zinc-Zidovudine (For this item please quote stock ID 19395) ISBN: 9780323020145

(For this item please quote stock ID 21175) ISBN: 9783131362216

This book marks a new authority on herbal medicine. Following the indispensable pioneering work of the Commission E in Germany, ESCOP has taken the lead role across Europe over the past decade in reviewing the therapeutic uses of herbal medicinal products. This is now recognised by the European Medicines Evaluation Agency, which formally receives ESCOP monographs as a basis for core dossiers on herbal medicines. Initial funding for the enterprise was provided by the European Commission. ESCOP, representing national phytotherapy associations across Europe, is uniquely placed to provide an international consensus. Preparation of the monographs by the ESCOP Scientific Committee has involved delegates from 15 countries with the assistance of numerous external experts on herbal medicine and an eminent Board of Supervising Editors. Sixty ESCOP monographs were published during the late 1990s. All have been updated and expanded, and this second edition includes a further 20 monographs. The text constitutes an up-to-date review of scientific information on the therapeutic uses of herbal medicines, including indications, dosage, contra-indications, interactions and undesirable effects, together with summaries of pharmacological, clinical and toxicological data. It is extensively referenced to scientific literature - almost 5,000 full citations appear in the book. The ESCOP monographs are an invaluable resource for health professionals, regulators, manufacturers and many others. They provide the evidence base for clinical use of herbal medicinal products. (For this item please quote stock ID 22333) ISBN: 9783131294210

This resource covers the fundamentals of pharmacognosy and phytotherapy for students, practicing pharmacists, herbalists, and others with an interest in the medicinal uses of plants. >Gives students an overview of all aspects of the field >Provides a useful sourcebook for practicing pharmacists >Combines therapeutic aspects with natural science & chemistry in one convenient resource >Promotes the use of safe & well documented herbal remedies >Further reading suggestions will lead students to more in-depth reference works. (For this item please quote stock ID 22518) ISBN: 9780443071324

There's an herbal remedy for most ailments - and you will find most of them in this concise pocket guide. Written by one of the members of the German Commisiion E, this handy reference gives you the decisive facts about important medicinal herbs, taking into consideration both major European monographs (Commission E and ESCOP) and up-to-date clinical trials. The book goes on to inform the reader on the usage of herbal remedies for a number of common indications. The books gives first-hand, easy-to-access information on the administration of herbal remedies for the medical practitioner and herbal therapist alike. Profit from the wealth of German tradition, extended by North American experience in the usage of herbal medicines. (For this item please quote stock ID 22528) ISBN: 9783131269911

A book that's ahead of its time - it anticipates where Chinese herbal medicine is going in the Western world, rather than just about where it currently is.

Now a mandatory text at London's University of Westminster's Chinese herbal medicine course.

'... a considerable and original publication' - Charles Buck

'... should at least be an inclusion on all college and university reading lists. I would also commend it to practitioners keen on exploring further study in materia medica' - Brian May

'This book is a very welcome addition to the literature on Chinese herbs ... It contains a vast amount of information not otherwise available in the English language ... This book is to be commended to anyone who is interested in any facet of Chinese herbal medicines, but particularly their history and botany' - Professor Elizabeth Williamson, School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, UK in Phytotherapeutic Research

'The present text differs from other CHM publications in that it uniquely presents CHMs ... in a multidisciplinary way ... Of particular note are the careful explanations of the traditional Chinese classifications and concept of toxicity and of herb-herb interactions, ... information that is seldom presented by other books on Chinese medicinal plants.

'... three sections introducing botany, phytochemistry and pharmacokinetics ... provide basic information without being superficial and are written in a simple, explicit style ... It is pleasing to see such an emphasis on phytochemistry... this is sometimes overlooked or ignored in other herbal texts ... Likewise, the section on pharmacokinetics is laudable.

'The book does provide a very readable introduction to conventional disciplines - botany, phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics - relevant to CHM, and would be a useful text for students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine who need background in these areas with a herbal twist ... It will be a useful addition to the libraries of schools of pharmacy, chemistry, botany and other health- and plant-related disciplines' - Joanne Barnes, School of Pharmacy, University of London in Journal of Ethnopharmacology (99), July, 2005

Herbs are discrete botanical entities; their phytochemical constituents both characterise their botanical type and provide the medium for pharmacological effect. The ethos underpinning the whole book is that phytochemists, botanists, biomedical doctors and Chinese herbalists should be co-operatively exploring the interfaces between these allied disciplines and should therefore be broadly conversant with their principal theories and terminologies.

The book considers Chinese medicine to be medically useful. Although it acknowledges that herbs are pharmacologically active because of their phytochemical constituents, it does not argue for the subsuming of Chinese herbal medicine into biomedicine. Rather, it views both the Chinese medical (Yin/Yang, Qi/Blood, meridians, etc) and biomedical (electro-biochemical) models as having their own strengths, but believes there to be potential for collaborative benefit in respect both of acquiring medical benefits and avoiding iatrogenicity and abreactions.

Presently, much of the phytochemical, pharmacological and medical research undertaken on 'herbs' is carried out on the wrong species, or the wrong part of the right species, or on a herb prepared in a way not representative of Chinese herbal medicine. Additionally, much research is in vitro, and cannot necessarily be extrapolated to in vivo use. To complicate the situation further, herbalists are often botanically imprecise as to what they intend by a particular herb name. The consequence of botanical imprecision and lack of communication is that results of research are unhelpful or misleading; this is a wasted resource.
(For this item please quote stock ID 23053) ISBN: 9780954733407

This new reference is a remarkable achievement in the fields of chemistry and medicine. For many centuries, medical practice has developed in China along a path that is quite distinct from that in the West. For medicinal agents, the Chinese looked to other living systems, especially plants. The natural materials in the Chinese materia medica far outnumber those found in the European and American pharmacopoeia.
The use of Chinese medicines over such a long period of time has resulted in a large body of knowledge of the relationship between natural products and their biological activity. This knowledge, written in Chinese, has been anecdotal and has never before been fully introduced in the English language.
However, recent extensive advances in chemistry and biochemistry have facilitated the use of chemical information as a basis for the description of materials used in Chinese medical practice. A systematic effort has been undertaken in the Chinese Academy of Sciences to identify the structure-activity relationships resulting from the linkage of chemistry and medicine permitted by this data. No systematic description of the chemical structures of compounds active in traditional Chinese medicines has existed in the English language until now. Traditional Chinese Medicines is a landmark publication in drug and medical science.
Traditional Chinese Medicines contains data on over 6,800 chemicals which are known to be present in 1,500 medicinally useful plants (or animals) and which are thought to be responsible for the medicinal effect of the plant or its extracts. The chemistry of the major active components of each plant and the effects and indications of the medicines are described in this exhaustively indexed reference. Contained within this valuable book are many pharmacological relationships which should provide compelling rationales for new drug development efforts. Thus a synthesis of Chinese and Western medicinal chemistry may begin with the information that is presented Traditional Chinese Medicines.
Contents: > Introduction > Explanatory notes > References > Part I: Chemical Compounds in Traditional Chinese Medicines > Part II: Natural Sources and Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicines Effects and Indications > Part III: Indexes: Index of Traditional Chinese Medicines by Chinese name; Index of Traditional Chinese Medicines by English name; Index of Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Index of Chemicals in Traditional Chinese Medicines > References. (For this item please quote stock ID 13799) ISBN: 9780566082108

Although there are already a few English-language publications about the theory and applications of Chinese materia medica, little has been written about their chemical and pharmacological nature in relation to traditional classification and properties. This volume fills a long-existing gap in the English medical and pharmaceutical literature by providing both traditional and modern scientific information. It also features the theories and concepts from Western medical perspectives, and the sources, production, and quality control of Chinese materia medica. Chinese Materia Medica: Chemistry, Pharmacology & Applications can be used both as a reference and as a textbook for specialised university and on-the-job training courses. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners of TCM and will also be of interest to those involved in education and research in natural products, pharmaceutical sciences, and medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 14271) ISBN: 9789057022852

Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs provides basic biomedical principles on adverse and beneficial interactions between Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) products and orthodox drugs. This comprehensive text includes concise accounts of the trend of development and progress in Chinese medicine, pharmacological principles of CHM materials, and mechanisms of interactions. Clinically relevant interactions are summarised in tables for easy reference, with a catalogue of commonly used CHM products. It will be of interest to everybody involved in both orthodox and traditional medicine, Chinese medicine, and related fields. Contents: *Section One: General Principles >General Considerations of Orthodox Drugs, Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products (CHM) & Types of Drug Interactions >Review on the Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics >Mechanisms of Drug Interactions >Chinese Herbal Medicine Concepts of Herbs >Chinese Herbal Medicine Concepts of Prescription *Section Two: Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products & Orthodox Drugs >Observations of the Use of Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products & Orthodox Drugs >Examples of Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products & Orthodox Drugs *Section Three: Training, Research & Documentation >Training of Professionals Qualified in Both Orthodox Medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine >Research & Documentation Readership: Undergraduates, postgraduates, medical practitioners, health professionals, medications regulatory bodies, and R&D professionals in pharmaceutical industries who are involved in CHM products, pharmacology, and toxicology. (For this item please quote stock ID 5045) ISBN: 9789057024139

Volume 2 provides an extensive materia medica and herbal resource organised and developed for the Western practitioner. The book goes on to indicate the use of Chinese herbal formulae and the treatment of specific disease conditions. There are a number of useful index listings including Latin Name, Chinese Name, Chinese Herbal formulas, as well as a general index. (For this item please quote stock ID 13334) ISBN: 9780914955320

This book is informative with abundant and solid research data. All the crude drug samples used in the studies are newly collected and represent different geographical sources. The TLC chromatograms were all original data obtained by the authors, and the pictures were taken by high quality digital cameras. More importantly, this book significantly to supplement and improve the TLC methods described in the chp. Therefore, this atlas is not only a legal standard of TLC identification of TCM crude drugs, but also a useful collection of latest research result in this field.
(For this item please quote stock ID 31021) ISBN: 9787117106412

For thousands of years cultures around the world have relied on herbal medicine for healing. Only recently have those in the West flocked to once-suspect botanical treatments for the promise of good health and longevity. Among the most treasured of these plants is American ginseng, revered by millions of Asians as a virtual panacea that sustains every system of the human body. In Ginseng Dreams, Kristin Johannsen chronicles the remarkable world of the mysterious plant that commands as much as US$2000 per 450 grams. She unfolds ginseng's history and its future through the stories of seven people whose lives centre on it: a huckster, a field researcher, a farmer, a ginseng 'missionary', a criminal investigator, a broker, and a cancer researcher. Each of them brings a different perspective to the elusive root - and each is consumed by a different dream. Despite its venerable past and medicinal promise, American ginseng faces an uncertain future. Urban sprawl and environmental destruction threaten its fragile forest habitat, and the law provides little recourse against ginseng thieves who roam the backwoods. One step away from endangered species status, this precious plant of so much promise could soon be lost to us forever. Ginseng Dreams tells the extraordinary story of a natural treasure and the spell it casts on those who seek it. Kristin Johannsen, a travel and environmental writer, is the coauthor of Ecotourism in Appalachia: Marketing the Mountains. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Mother Jones, and many other publications. 'For many, ginseng holds the promise of perfect health and miracle cures. Johannsen shows that, for just as many, ginseng holds an even more American dream - that of instant riches' - Publishers Weekly 'Johannsen paints a clear picture of the mythic nature of ginseng: its medicinal properties, commercial vagaries, and finicky growth requirements leading to gold rush-style boom or bust cycles. While other writers have focused on how to produce and use ginseng, Johannsen instead writes with a journalist's eye, poking into the offbeat nooks and crannies of this mysterious plant' - Library Journal 'This is a narrative that sings of the earth and the people's relationship to that land. It is the story of a humble root that bears the promise of health and wealth and happiness' - Ron Pen, University of Kentucky 'Kristin Johannsen reveals the fascinating, and often hidden, world of American ginseng through the stories of the people who inhabit it. She describes, with equal grace and felicity, the centuries-old culture of 'sang diggin' that pervades the hills and hollows of Appalachia; the dramatic contrast between Hong Kong's towering glass skyscrapers and the modest traditional medicine shops that thrive in their shadows; the enticing but uncertain enterprise of ginseng farming; and the compelling new western research evidencing ginseng's efficacy (long accepted in China) as both aphrodisiac and cancer treatment' - W. Scott Persons, author of American Ginseng: Green Gold (For this item please quote stock ID 26278) ISBN: 9780813123844

The first book to exclusively use Chinese medical theories and terminology to guide practitioners of Chinese medicine in the use of Western herbs.

> Written entirely according to the theory, diagnosis, and treatment paradigm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

> Explains how to combine and modify the standard TCM formulas to non-Chinese herbs suitable for Western practitioners

> Includes 58 monographs of common Western healing herbs, detailing how each plant is used clinically

The ever-growing number of Chinese medicine practitioners in the West has brought about an amalgamation of many styles of Chinese medicine and various other forms of medicine from around the world. This book addresses the increasing demand for knowledge of how to integrate plants from outside the standard Chinese materia medica into the fold of Chinese medical practices in the West. It is the first in-depth guide to using Western herbs exclusively according to the theories, diagnoses, and treatments of traditional Chinese medicine that harmonizes the unique terminology and theories of TCM with other botanical medicines.

The book contains 58 monographs, illustrated with full-color photographs, of herbs commonly used by Western herbalists. Each herb is grouped by the basic categorization for medicinals in Chinese medicine, such as Herbs that Resolve the Exterior and Herbs that Regulate Blood. The monographs detail the energetics, function and indication, channels entered, dosage and preparation, and contraindications of each plant. The author also explains how to use the herbs to modify standard formulas used in everyday Chinese herbal medicine, based on his own clinical experience. An appendix of Western Analogs for Chinese Herbs further highlights 40 Chinese medicinals that have related species growing in the West.

About the Author

Thomas Avery Garran, MTOM, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist with a master's degree in Oriental medicine. He has practiced and taught herbal medicine since 1992. He has been chair of the Department of Herbal Medicine at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and has served on the faculty of the John A. Burns School of Medicine in the Department of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. He is currently on leave of absence from teaching while pursuing a degree in Chinese language and ethnobotany at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu, where he maintains a private practice in Oriental medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 30508) ISBN: 9781594771910

'Jade Remedies is an encyclopedia of therapeutic knowledge ... a highly thought provoking discussion of Chinese herbal medicine.' - Ted Kaptchuk 'Jade Remedies releases the Chinese materia medica from the shroud of Oriental mystique into a context that can be understood by the health care practitioner not trained in the nuances of Chinese medicine.' - Steve Foster, author of Herbal Emissaries 'Following The Energetics of Western Herbs, Peter Holmes has produced another unique gem ... Jade Remedies offers us new maps for the journey towards the wise application of Chinese herbal medicine.' - Randal Barolet, co-author of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (For this item please quote stock ID 8057) ISBN: 9781890029296

Based on thousands of years of recorded clinical experience certain combinations of Chinese medicinals work better than others. Although theoretically there may be several possible combinations which achieve a certain therapeutic effect, in actual fact , one combination in particular gets definite, dependable clinical results. This book describes over 100 of the best known, most useful two medicinal combinations of Chinese medicine. By studying these two medicinal combinations, students and practitioners alike will: >understand the construction of standard, time-tested formulas >be able to modify standard formulas to fit individual needs >be able to draft completely new formulas to fit individual needs >be able to draft completely new formulas out of empirically verified building blocks. Whether beginning student or professional practitioner of Chinese medicine, this book is sure to help you reach a new level of clinical experience. [A companion volume to Pao Zhi: An Introduction to the Use of Processed Chinese Medicinals also by Phillippe Sionneau and published by Blue Poppy Press] (For this item please quote stock ID 12734) ISBN: 9780936185811

Comprehension and memorisation at a glance are the aims of the book. Structured around annotated charts, the book is supplemented by icons and text, and its vivid illustrations, precise phrasing and the use of contrasting colours highlight the main points of commonly-used formula to give a clear presentation of the relationship of Chinese Materia Medica to their traditional therapeutic effects. The book also relates subjects such as the fundamentals of Chinese medicine, Chinese materia medica, diagnosis in Chinese medicine to ensure a thorough understanding of all connected topics.
(For this item please quote stock ID 25846) ISBN: 9789628820924

This book describes the ten categories of Chinese medicine side, they are: Guizhi class side, ephedrine class parties, Bupleurum class parties, class parties rhubarb, astragalus class parties, gypsum class parties, Coptis class parties, ginger class parties, monkshood Class party, Pinellia class side. The book by drug class side to side the name card, through the "medicine cards corresponding square card corresponding" explanation of the principles, contents close to the clinical, popular and practical, accessible language. This book is suitable for lovers of Chinese medicine, Western medicine study Chinese medicine staff, students and Chinese medicine institutions clinical practitioners consult and read. 本书对有代表性的十大类共104首中医方剂的方证、临床应用范围等实用知识作了解说。全书以药类方，以方名证，贯穿“药证相应、方证相应”的解说原则，内容贴近临床，通俗实用，文字亦浅显。这次修订，除对文字作调整润色之外，对书中不少内容作了改动和补充，主要是方剂的推荐用量、方证及其应用的解说。但是，全书总体的格局没有变化，还是既讲经方也讲时方，解说中也继续采用一些中医教科书语言。 (For this item please quote stock ID 30397) ISBN: 9787534573996

Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide 3rd edition presents evidence-based information on the most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements used across Australia and New Zealand. Organised alphabetically by common name, each herb or nutrient listed includes information such as daily intake, main actions/indications, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions, safety in pregnancy, and more.

Key Features
> provides current, evidence-based information on herbal, nutritional and food supplements used in Australia and New Zealand.
> user-friendly, well indexed, and organised by A-Z herbal monographs, making information easy to find.
> appendices offer important additional information for the safe use of herbal and nutritional supplements, including a list of poison centres, associations, manufacturers plus much more.
> clear and comprehensive tables including Herb/Natural Supplement – Drug Interactions and Pharmacological Actions of all Herbs and Natural Supplements listed > a glossary of terms.

New to this Edition
> NEW - unique and comprehensive chapter – Complementary Medicine and Pregnancy.
> chapter 6 re-named Introduction to the Practice of Integrative Medicine.
> All chapters completely updated and expanded.
> 10 NEW monographs to be added to the existing 120. arginine; rhodiola; shatavari; prebiotics; elder; taurine goji; acai berry; mangosteen.

About the Author
Lesley Braun, PhD, Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Research Unit, Monash University (Alfred Hospital); visiting lecturer Monash, RMIT; Vice President of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and Marc Cohen, MBBS, PhD (TCM), Professor & Head of Department of Complementary Medicine, RMIT University, Melbourne (For this item please quote stock ID 22132) ISBN: 9780729539104

At 900 x 600mm in size and with almost 400 full-colour pictures of Chinese medicinal herbs in their raw/original/unprocessed state, this poster is a necessity for all studtemp textents and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. The herbs are listed by their name in pinyin but also include their common English names. (For this item please quote stock ID 19597)

An illustrated and descriptive guide to medicinal plants indigenous to and naturalised in Hong Kong, with coloured plates. (For this item please quote stock ID 15597) ISBN: 9789620731488

This presents T.C.M prepared (‘patent’) medicines assembled from the work of a Chinese practitioner with years of experience training American students and treating American patients. Each formula is identified by Chinese, pinyin, and a ‘generic’ English name. Medicines which are routinely self-prescribed by Chinese laypersons are identified, as are the medicines of choice for particular conditions. The indications lists are exact and contraindications are highlighted. Formulas are noted as applicable for a general T.C.M pattern and for specific disharmonies and treatment strategies within that general pattern. The guiding symptoms are clear, precise, and easily referenced in professional texts. 'The most authoritative of the books ... the Chinese author is thoroughly familiar with the subject form personal experience as a practitioner and teacher.' - Medical Herbalism Journal (For this item please quote stock ID 14276) ISBN: 9780912111438

This text is a fine example of how clinical medicine can be successfully delivered to students and practitioners. During his more than 60 years of clinical experience, Jiao Shu-De has taught a range of students from barefoot doctors to advanced graduates of China’s top traditional medical schools, and has developed considerable skills in transmitting Chinese medicine. His lectures and his numerous published works give students and practitioners access to the knowledge and skill of one of the most eminent living teachers and writers in the field. Dr. Jiao discusses approximately 300 Chinese medicinal herb substances in practical terms. Each section begins with basic information about a given substance such as taste, temperature, and entering channels, followed by a discussion of the functions and indications for the substance. Here, Dr. Jiao gives details of specific practical applications for each medicinal, including representative formulas for each given function, and also information about specific preparations and dosages, and comparisons with other medicinals having similar or related actions. Ten Lectures supplements standard Chinese materia medica with copious detail on clinical applications from a personal clinical experience - information about the medicinals that is not available in any current English-language materia medica. For example, information comparing and contrasting medicinals having similar functions can help practitioners make better clinical decisions. Dr. Jiao also discusses a specific medicinal’s actions in the context of well-known and frequently used formulas. Within practical discussions of medicinal agents, he explains fundamental theory, allowing all levels of student or practitioner to gain increased understanding. Dr. Jiao elucidates information that a practitioner may have already memorised but in a way that allows for better clinical implementation. The Preface provides critical information about the study of the materia medica and the use of prescriptions. The final chapter discusses formula organisation with specific examples from Dr. Jiao’s own clinical experience. Although Dr. Jiao stresses the importance of using the results of modern scientific research in order to advance the study and development of traditional Chinese medicine, he nonetheless places equal importance on the need to view these results in the context of the theories of traditional medicine. He is disturbed by the tendency for modern physicians to lose sight of traditional theories and principles in the face of biomedical research. When asked about this, he replied that the physicians of antiquity didn’t know the word 'hepatitis,' but they could treat it without knowing anything about liver enzymes or antigen/antibody titers. He advocates a research methodology that he describes as ‘carrying on tradition, choosing the strong points, highlighting the distinguishing traits, and developing new ideas.’ (For this item please quote stock ID 14513) ISBN: 0978091211165

'Clearing the murky clouds of misconception!' Ten Lecutures on the Use of Chinese Formulas, like Professor Jiao's Ten Lectures on the Use of Chinese Medicinals is read by virtually every student of Chinese medicine in China. Professor Jiao is not only a nationally-recognised master but also a teacher and author whose works are considered essential for the aspiring Chinese physician. Jiao Shu-De's theories and extensive knowledge of Chinese medicinals culminate in these lectures on formulas. Here Professor Jiao moves beyond theory and provides us with the most practical and obtainable information for use in everyday clinical situations. Those who apply Jiao's knowledge to their own patients find the results to be outstanding. His work is an essential guide for answering the questions and solving the problems that clinicians face in everyday practice. Jiao has compiled over 200 commonly used traditional formulas and has further added several dozen formulas from his own experience. This information is presented as a series of ten lectures: Lecture 1 covers issues that one must pay attention to in clinically applying formulas. Lecture 2 discusses formulas that treat the qi, rectify the blood, and supplement and nurture. Lecture 3 discusses dispersing formulas, harmonising formulas, and formulas that simultaneously treat the exterior and interior. Lecture 4 discusses wind-expelling formulas, cold-expelling formulas, and damp-expelling formulas. While Lecture 5 is about formulas that clear fire, disperse summerheat, and moisten dryness, Lecture 6 discusses phlegm-eliminating formulas, abductive-dispersing formulas, and offensive-precipitation formulas. Lecture 7 discusses ejecting formulas, astringing and securing formulas, and insect-killing formulas; Lecture 8 discusses heavy-settling formulas, toxin-resolving formulas, and cancer-preventing formulas; and Lecture 9 discusses commonly used gynaecological and paediatric formulas. Lecture 10 introduces a few of Jiao’s own empirical formulas. As you read this book you feel as though murky clouds of misconception have been pulled from your mind. The cogency of the information and the clarity with which it is presented make it a remarkable resource for student, clinician, and instructor alike (Redwing Revuiews) (For this item please quote stock ID 23236) ISBN: 9780912111759

This is the first really new textbook since the 1980's. What is new is not that it covers materia medica, but that it explains materia medica in the context of internal medicine. As you read each monograph the chapter introductions and sections explaining the normal function, pathomechanisms, clinical concepts and pathologies related to the medicinal category will have prepared you to achieve maximum understanding and memorability. The accompanying CD-ROM will reinforce learning through self-test questions designed to make your study efficient by indicating what materials require further study. The CD-ROM also contains a database application containing the core data for each medicinal studied, an image of it as a high-grade decoction piece, and clinical notes. The application has a text-editable notes facility that can be use to store and display, your own notes, notes shared with others, or curriculum provided by instructors who adopt the text.

Concise Chinese Materia Medica represents a breakthrough in the Western world of Chinese medical literature. Its focus on core clinical information makes it both a practical clinical reference as well as a reliable resource for students facing licensing examinations. Designed with the input of students, educators, and expert practitioners, it identifies and clarifies challenging aspects of medicinal therapy in an effort to improve knowledge acquisition and maximize treatment efficacy. By presenting a wealth of authentic information in a concise and focused manner, this text stands alone as an affordable source of all the key information needed in both the classroom and the clinic.

Designed as a student text with an emphasis on exam preparation and fundamental concept acquisition, it is a unique source of information that in many ways surpasses the Chinese source texts that inspired it. Utilizing a modern, didactic teaching approach that emphasizes clear, step-by-step explanations of theory and application, the Concise Chinese Materia Medica sheds light on the subtle nuances of medicinal actions and traditional disease classifications that can make or break classroom and clinical success. Additionally, by surveying the range of core information found in authoritative Chinese texts, it identifies trends and presents a reliable consensus of information that cannot be matched by any single Chinese source.

> This book provides concisely everything you need to know about medicinals to pass licensing examinations.

> The clear format facilitates study, memorization, and access to information.

> Extensive chapter introductions facilitate overall mastery of the materials and understanding of the relevant clinical concepts.

> Includes a unique collection of the relationships between medicinals and diseases.

> The accompanying CD contains self-test questions in formats that guide and reinforce learning.

> The accompanying CD contains Windows and OSX reference software you can use through-out your career.

> Best value for the price.

Created specifically for the needs of Western students and practitioners, the Concise Chinese Materia Medica provides a comprehensive foundation for Chinese medicinal therapy with a level of portability and versatility not found in other texts. Its conscientious design allows for efficiency in study and easy accessibility in the clinic, and the text is complemented by a variety materials on CD-ROM, including full-color images of the medicinals as selected by expert clinicians from the stock of the finest Chinese pharmacies. The addition of study materials and self-test questions on CD-ROM allows students to save a great deal of time and money by minimizing the need for homemade study materials and expensive test-prep courses. With a price tag that can be accommodated within even a student's budget, this is a book that should not be missed!

Concise Chinese Materia Medica comes with a disk of free software. These include a searchable database of the core data for each medicinal in which you may add (and share) your own notes There is also a self-test application with ready-made self-tests for the entire text, images that can be used in your personal writings or as pharmacy container labels, and a set of label files for producing container labels or flash cards. The software should function on Windows XP and Vista (possibly on versions of W2000), OSX 10.4 and higher on the power PC chip (possibly on older version to OSX 10.2), OSX 10.5 and higher on the Intel chip (possibly on older versions to OSX 10.2). The software is "green software" provided for free to the original purchasers of the Concise Chinese Materia Medica. (For this item please quote stock ID 27546) ISBN: 9780912111827

This book presents the ingredients, pattern discrimination, indications, and analysis of 160 Chinese medicinal ready-made or 'patent' medicines. These medicines are all available in the United States and are all free from endangered species, Western pharmaceuticals, or contaminants and adulterants. Many of these medicines are ancient formulas not previously available in pill form. Arranged according to the same categories as Chinese formula and prescription books, this book emphasizes the prescription of the medicines based on Chinese pattern discriminations. In addition, it discusses which patent medicines can be combined to treat more complicated patterns or specific symptoms. (For this item please quote stock ID 7002) ISBN: 9781891845123

There are more than 6000 Chinese medicinals described in the Chinese medical literature, but only 260 of these are typically used in day to day practice. This book describes the clinical use of this core, essential repertoire of Chinese medicinals. Under each medicinals the reader will find the: natures, flavours, channel-gatherings, functions, indications, combinations, dosages and contraindications. (For this item please quote stock ID 7003) ISBN: 9781891845031

This book is a collection of 630 questions and answers on all aspects of Chinese herbal medicine, including materia medica (ben cao), medicinal combinations (dui yao), formulaes and prescriptions (fang ji), processing (pao zhi), additions and subtractions (jia jian), methods of administration, and contraindications. It is both a great study guide and an examination preparation aid. Answering these questions can help every student and practitioner achieve a higher level of knowledge and competence in Chinese herbal medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 7004) ISBN: 9781891845048

A beginner’s primer on the study of Chinese medicinal formulas and prescriptions. In it, Dr. Flaws describes 70 essential TCM formulas - one, two, or three formulas for each of the 20 or so categories of TCM formulas. Using this core repertoire of formulas, the beginning practitioner will be able to treat the majority of patients they encounter. Rather than presenting hundreds of different formulas in an encyclopedic fashion, Dr. Flaws focuses on understanding the composition, indications, and modifications of a limited number of Chinese medicine’s most famous formulas. Thus this book in similar in content and design to textbooks used in the formula and prescriptions classes at TCM colleges in the People’s Republic of China. This book is not meant to replace or compete with Bensky & Barolet's Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies. It is meant as an outline for prioritised study and use by under-graduates and new practitioners. (For this item please quote stock ID 7034) ISBN: 9780936185590

A translation from the French of Philippe Sionneau's, Utilization Clinique de la Pharmacopée Chinoise: Les Substances Medicinales Preparées. It is the first such publication in any Western language to discuss in a practical and exhaustive manner the study of pao zhi, the processing of medicinal substances for enhanced therapeutic effect. As such, it represents real progress for a better comprehension and utilisation of the traditional Chinese pharmacopoeia. This book is written for students and practitioners alike. It is the author’s hope that the information it contains will improve the clinical outcomes of all practitioners of Chinese medicine.

Philippe Sionneau is a diplomate of the Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book is the result of his studies of medicinal preparation at the Wu Han University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

'Knowledge of these modifications is essential to good prescribing. This book contains detailed information on the changes in nature and activity of many commonly transformed herbs, and some not so commonly encountered. It describes in detail the methods used to effect these changes and the indications of each modification. The author also notes typical combinations of processed herbs... this is an excellent and valuable addition to the shelf of any serious herbalist.' - Pacific Journal of Oriental Medicine (For this item please quote stock ID 12735) ISBN: 9780936185620

This book and companion CD-ROM is a complete guide to detailed biomedical and Chinese medicine information on over 100 of the most important formulas you use every day. The companion CD-ROM is searchable by formula name, herb name, or class of Western drug >Feel more secure prescribing Chinese herbal formulas to a patient taking Western Pharmaceuticals >Know the potential side effects before prescribing a Chinese herbal formula to a patient taking Western pharmaceuticals >Be able to communicate more effectively with doctors practising Western medicine about the herbs your patients are taking. Contents: >Foreword >Introduction >Chapter 1: The Potential for Toxicity >Chapter 2: Three Important Types of Potential Medicinal Toxicity >Chapter 3: How to Use this Book >Toxicities & Drug Interaction >Appendix 1: American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) >Appendix 2: Western Drugs >Appendix 3: Possible Herb-Drug Interactions >Appendix 4: Annotated Bibliography >General Index >Chinese Index >Latin Index >English Index Fred Jennes is a professional member of the U.S. National Qi Gong Association and the U.S. National Detoxification Association (NADA), and teaches taiji ang qi gong in northern Colorado where he also practices TCM. He is also the author of 750 Questions & Answers About Acupuncture: Exam Preparation & Study Guide also published by Blue Poppy Press. (For this item please quote stock ID 23095) ISBN: 9781891845260

'A traditional and modern clinical repertory with a summary materia medica, this text offers the health practitioner a quick, concise reference to Chinese herbs used for particular ailments. Section I, the application and use index, covers 28,000 entries under approximately 50 main topics. Each application listed shows all the useful Chinese herbs, the context and designation of their use, application protocols where available, and the page number for the corresponding materia medica entry. Section II, the materia medica, includes 543 herbs and is presented in a table format. Each entry includes the Chinese, Pinyin, and Latin pharmaceutical name; the TCM properties, entering channels, functions; traditional and clinical applications; also commonly used dosage ranges, precautions, and potential side effects. Chinese, Pinyin and pharmaceutical names are cross-referenced in appendices.' - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 4385) ISBN: 9780965731034

A clearly written, concise and complete resource of Chinese herbs with an overview of Oriental Medicine theory. Included are in-depth descriptions of each herb category, extensive tables of individual herbs and their uses, and indexes of Pinyin and Latin pharmaceutical names. (For this item please quote stock ID 10561) ISBN: 9780937064122

'Working from Chinese sources and following the style of modern Chinese pharmacopoeia, the author has compiled basic information for over 400 substances from the Chinese materia medica. Entries are organized alphabetically by pinyin name. Each description includes common, Chinese, botanical and pharmaceutical name; botanical family and medicinal part; taste, properties, therapeutic meridian and TCM functions; and pharmacological action or specific effect. Contraindications are listed as are the chemical constituents of the substances and recommended dosages. The appendix on application of herbs allows for categorisation by Western disease condition. Four indexes allow cross-referencing by pharmaceutical name, latin name, common name and Chinese name.' - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 14587) ISBN: 9780963971524

Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines is the long-awaited revision of Jake Fratkin's Chinese Herbal Patent Formulas (1987). It offers a complete listing of herbal products from mainland China that are available in North America. This clinical desk reference is a complete guide, providing a practical resource for acupuncturists, herbalists, naturopaths, as well as western doctors and veterinarians practicing natural medicine. >1198 pages, including 80 pages of color photos for identification of 1150 products >A complete listing of California Food and Drug Branch toxicology reports on heavy metals, added pharmaceuticals, and pesticides, as well as a listing of endangered wildlife. >A complete listing of 1280 products with 850 formula descriptions >Includes over 550 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) level products: Plum Flower, Herbal Times, Minshan, Bio Essence and Tanglong and other brands. ‘Jake Fratkin¹s Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines: A Clinical Desk Reference is a tour de force positioned to be the English language reference for Chinese herbal patent medicines. With 1,280 products, this six-year effort is comprehensive with a complete listing of toxicology reports from the California branch of the FDA including details about endangered species, heavy metals, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. There are eighteen indexes with medical glossaries in Chinese and source classical material rendering this a piece of work with academic as well as clinical value’ - William R. Morris, OMD, L.Ac., Dean of Clinical Education, Emperor¹s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine ‘Jake Fratkin has outdone himself and produced a sorely needed, comprehensive, English language review of herbal medicines manufactured in China. Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines: A Clinical Desk Reference will rapidly become an invaluable resource, not only for Chinese medicine practitioners, but for those physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and medical researchers who have an interest in or a concern about the remedies that more and more Americans are using to assuage their sickness and recover their health.’ - Efrem Korngold, OMD, LAc,, co-author, Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine ‘This book is a joy and treasure. Besides being a thorough reference to the formulas in current use in China¹s clinics and hospitals, this book elucidates Jake Fratkin¹s extraordinary understanding of the applications of Chinese herbal medicine in a daily clinical practice. He has made his book easy to access and use, and will certainly become an important clinical reference for all practitioners using Chinese herbal medicine.’ - John Diamond, MD, author-editor, An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer ‘Fratkin¹s new clinical desk reference is like the sun finally rising over complex terrain. This comprehensive, easily accessible text is a symbol of the level of maturity that the Western world has finally reached in our understanding of Chinese patent medicines. It is clear that Fratkin¹s book is our new 'PDR (Patent Desk Reference). It is a must-have for any responsible practitioner.’ - Sonya Pritzker, California Journal Of Oriental Medicine, 2001 ‘In the world of Chinese herbal medicine there are a few ‘must haves’. Right at the top has to be Jake Fratkin¹s latest edition of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines.’ - Michael Tierra, OMD, Planetary Formulas ‘The updated Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines by Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD is an outstanding and comprehensive resource for students, practitioners and consumers alike. The information about each patent medicine is succinct and easy to find ­ a feature that is clinically extremely useful. Helpful appendices discuss some of the challenging issues of herbal medicine such as heavy metal contamination, improper identification of medicinals, endangered species and details on GMP standards. Single herb cross-reference tables and a summarized glossary on Chinese medical terminology are included. Overall, this book is excellent, practical, thought provoking and timely.’ - Dagmar Ehling, DOM, MAc, Dipl Ac & CH, author of The Chinese Herbalist¹s Handbook Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac. has practiced and taught acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine since 1978. The previous version, Chinese Herbal Patent Formulas, has been a standard reference book for many years. (For this item please quote stock ID 16066) ISBN: 9780962607844

This book differs from the majority of Chinese acupuncture textbooks because it is not government sponsored and is not bound by a predetermined curriculum. The work is written in the spirit of teacher to apprentice that has characterised the transmission of this information for hundreds of years. In the pages of this book, Dr. Shi speaks directly to the student, imparting what he has learned in his many years of study and practice. The treatments for the more than 50 disorders covered are those that Dr. Shi used at Xiamen Chinese Medicine Hospital, and the dozen or so case studies are also from his practice there. The location of points and methods of treatment discussed herein do not necessarily conform to the mainstream of Chinese medicine that is taught in the institutions of modern China, but instead are part of a living tradition handed down from teacher to student. As the tradition was given to him, Dr. Shi here hands it to us (from the Translator's Foreword). Contents: >The Road to Apprenticeship >Points: Location & Technique >Needle Manipulation >Treatment >Case Studies >Index of Disorders (For this item please quote stock ID 16191) ISBN: 9780965659406

'This compact text contains rapid reference access to basic information on 350 Chinese herb formulas in alphabetical order by Chinese name (pinyin). Information for each formula includes ingredients, preparation, pertaining category, functions, indications, cautions and contraindications, and modern biomedical disease applications. Four appendix tables classify clinical application by differentiation according to zang-fu organs, six stages, four levels, and triple burners. Based on popular texts such as Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Bensky/Barolet) and Handbook of Chinese Herbs & Formulas (Him Che Yeung), this is a convenient text to carry and use, with basic and highly portable information for the practitioner and student - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 24431) ISBN: 9780967993539

This book provides an A-Z list of herbal remedies by ailment, from acne to allergies to weight gain and yeast infection, and a guide to the properties of each herb. It also includes detailed descriptions of some common formulas and how they function within the framework of traditional Chinese medical theories.

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The T.C.M. Formula Study Guide is a quick reference manual and in-depth study guide for the most important 130 classic herbal prescriptions used in Oriental medicine. It consists of three parts: In the first part, each formula is broken down by individual herb functions, allowing an in-depth analysis of the formula’s interrelated functions. The accompanying syndrome differentiation and formula comparison charts help clarify treatment aims, as well as differences between similar formula. Each chapter ends with a review and discussion of the major formulas in that section. The symptom differentiation charts allow easy clinical reference to assist with accurate formula selection. They are based on differentiation according to zang fu and six-stage syndromes broadly organised by exterior/interior and excess/deficiency types. In the final part, the comprehensive exam allows the student to self-test their knowledge of the formulas themselves and their clinical applications through formula and case study questions. (For this item please quote stock ID 11943) ISBN: 9781890029401

Chinese medicine uses simply processed animal, vegetable, and mineral products, with vegetable items accounting for about 90% of these. This book includes over 240 of the most commonly used agents. The items are arranged in pharmacognostic style according to the part of the plant used. Included are names, origins, characters, quality, production area, properties and actions, indications, chemical constituents, and representative formulaes. Appendixes include drug function comparison tables, a short description of drug processing, 356 formulaes with ingredients and indications, and a glossary of Chinese medical terms. A merged English, Latin, Pinyin, and Japanese index provides easy access to any agent plant, or formulae discussed in the book. A Chinese index makes the book useful to those familiar with the original names. With nearly 240 illustrated agents and over 350 formulaes, this text represents an indispensable basic handbook for the student of Chinese herbal medicine. It is an excellent reference for those who sell or prescribe Chinese herbs, for the pharmacist and the pharmacologist, as well as those merely interested in Chinese medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 14144) ISBN: 9789576380761

'This text describes some 300 frequently used formulas, giving characters, Pinyin, common names and botanical names for each of the formula constituents along with the range of dose in grams. Each of the the descriptions contain the action of the formula in TCM and an indications section listing symptoms, tongue, and pulse signs. The applications section lists allopathically defined conditions treated by the formula. There is also a modifications section that describes substances that can be added or deleted for specific conditions.' - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 14991) ISBN: 9780963971517

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A clinical handbook for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that provides quick and easy reference to the selection of herbs for treatment and their action alone and in combination. This is a handbook from two eminent teachers from the Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine who have between them accumulated over 60 years of clinical practice and teaching. They emphasise how to combine herbs and differentiate between single herbs and formulae depending on the treatment strategy adopted. It contains case histories illustrating how to adapt formula in practice. Features: >A practical, easy-to-use guide for the busy practitioner or student >A glossary explains unfamiliar terms >Information in tables - for quick identification of herbs & combination of herbs >Illustrated with line diagrams showing where the herbs act on the body Contents: PART 1: COMPARISON of the ACTIONS & INDICATIONS of SOME COMMON CHINESE HERBS >Herbs that Release the Exterior >Herbs that Clear Heat >Herbs that Purge & Promote Digestion >Herbs that Resolve Phlegm & Stop Coughing & Wheezing >Herbs that Eliminate Wind-Damp >Herbs that Resolve & Drain Dampness >Herbs that Warm the Interior & Regulate Qi >Herbs that Regulate Blood >Herbs that Calm the Mind & the Liver & Extinguish Wind >Tonics >Astringent Herbs PART 2: COMBINATIONS of COMMON CHINESE HERBS >Herbs that Release the Exterior & Stop Cough & Wheeze >Herbs that Clear Heat >Purgative & Digestive Herbs >Herbs that Relieve Bi Syndromes >Herbs that Resolve & Drain Dampness >Herbs that Resolve Phlegm >Herbs that Subdue Wind & Calm the Mind >Tonics & Astringents >Herbs that Warm the Interior & Regulate Qi >Herbs that Activate Blood Circulation & Stop Bleeding PART 3: APPLICATION of HERBS on the BASIS of the DIFFERENTIATION of PATTERNS of the ZANG FU >The Lungs >The Heart >The Spleen, Stomach & Large Intestines >The Liver & Gall Bladder >The Kidneys & Bladder PART 4: COMBINATIONS & COMPARISONS of COMMONLY USED FORMULAE: >Formulae for Releasing the Exterior >Purgative Formulae >Formulae for Clearing Heat >Formulae for Warming the Interior >Formulae that Tonify >Formulae that Regulate Qi >Formulae that Regulate Blood >Formulae that Expel Dampness >Formulae that Eliminate Phlegm >Formulae that Expel Wind >Formulae that Calm the Mind >Formulae that Reduce Food Stagnation & Dissipate Masses >Astringent Formulae PART 5: the TREATMENT of COMMON DISEASE BASED on DIFFERENTIATION of SYNDROMES >Diseases in Internal Medicine >Gynaecological Disorders APPENDICES: >Pinyin Names of Herbs with Latin Equivalents >Latin Names of Herbs with Pinyin Equivalents >Pinyin Names of Formulae with English Equivalents >English Names of Formulae with Pinyin Equivalents >Formulae & Constituent Herbs Index (For this item please quote stock ID 5305) ISBN: 9780443046803

Since 1949, China has worked to integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern Western medicine, so that today both systems are used, along with a blend of the two. TCM is now researched using scientific methods at institutions such as the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, where Chongxi is a pharmacognosist. He has also authored numerous works on herbal medicine. Foster has authored several herb books (and coauthored the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants , Houghton, 1990). The authors introduce Western readers to a blend of the two systems by describing about 50 plants used in TCM that are also known to Westerners as ornamentals, weeds, or herbs (e.g., day lilies, gardenias, honeysuckle, privet, and forsythia). They cover in detail the uses, history, dosage, descriptions, cultivation, and processing of each plant. An excellent resource for alternative medicine collections.

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The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries. Volume I - Includes monographs of Chinese materia medica and prepared slice, vegetable oil/fat and extracts, Chinese traditional patent medicines, and single ingredients of Chinese crude drug preparations [This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005] (For this item please quote stock ID 29756)

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Published in three volumes, and available as a set or as individual volumes. The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries. The 2005 edition has been considerably revised and improved in General Notices, Requirements of Monographs, General Requirements for Preparations in Appendices and new testing methods, etc. Based on the introduction of advanced technology and experimental methods widely adopted in China and abroad, the contents of Appendices are revised and enlarged and are consistent with those currently applied internationally for the quality control of drugs. The monographs included in the Pharmacopoeia on the whole reflect actual clinical use of drugs in China. Furthermore, stylistic rules and layout, working, units, and symbols, etc. have also been standardised. Volume I - Includes monographs of Chinese materia medica and prepared slice, vegetable oil/fat and extracts, Chinese traditional patent medicines, and single ingredients of Chinese crude drug preparations. Volume II - Deals with monographs of chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical preparations, radiopharmaceuticals, and excipients for pharmaceutical use. Volume III - Contains biological products. (For this item please quote stock ID 25844) ISBN: 9787117097970

In this book, 475 of the most commonly used medicinals are introduced and divided into 21 categories, according to their different actions and indications. The more commonly used and important herbs are indicated within each chapter, using the different learning requirements in various course syllabi. Designed as a companion to textbooks, the content of this book is presented in comprehensive and easy to understand figures and tables. At the end of each chapter there are also tables to test your herbal knowledge with which you can test your understanding of both the medicinals actions and indications. (For this item please quote stock ID 30502) ISBN: 9787117106405

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the combination 120 compatible herb groups in combination with the analysis of their function, application and compatibility. It also includes abundant case studies with detailed discussion of the use of herbal medicines according to differentiation symptoms. There is also an explicitly detailed explanation of Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction) and Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) compatibility application based on the author's clinic experiences.
About the Author:
He Xiu-chuan, graduated from Tianjin University of Chinese Medicine in 1962. He is the instructor for the second class of the Renowned Doctors’ Clinical Experiences Course and vice-president of medical services of Cangzhou City Hospital of Chinese Medicine. He has practiced Chinese Medicine for more than 40 years and specializes in internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, and complex disorders. (For this item please quote stock ID 31040) ISBN: 9787117092081

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the combination rules of various herbal formulas, their effects, and clinical applications. It also discusses their scientific aspect and essentials effects of various combinations by providing scientific analysis of 18 types of formulas and describing their medicinal effect. It also provides scientific results of clinical research, experimental studies, and the pharmacology and chemistry of the modern formulas. (For this item please quote stock ID 31041) ISBN: 9787117092067

This first volume focuses on the theory, principles, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities that are an essential part of the practicum of traditional Chinese medicine. It is intended to not only provide the background and theoretical framework for the reader to understand the viewpoint from which TCM starts in its understanding of human health, but also gives the reader systematic insight and practical information to permit meaningful application of these principles. (For this item please quote stock ID 13335) ISBN: 9780914955313

The Chinese Herbalist’s Handbook is a concise quick-reference manual for over 500 standard herbal formulas used in Chinese medicine. In particular, it is designed to make formula modification and individual herb prescribing easily accessible to students and practitioners of Oriental medicine. In the main part, the formulas are organised according to zang fu syndromes, the six divisions and the six and four stages, as well as selected internal medicine disorders. Each formula is detailed with its Mandarin, English, and commercial extract name, and presents ingredients, dosages, main indications, contraindications and special preparation methods. The text includes a clinical quick-reference to over 400 single herbs. This section is unique in that it breaks down the materia medica treatment categories into smaller, more specific subcategories. The practitioner is therefore guided in selecting herbs to modify standard formulas, and can thereby accurately match each individual condition as it presents. The tables of herbal preparation methods include over 400 single herbs, and present their preparation considerations (e.g. cooking requirements, toxicity, contraindications, combining cautions, special formulas available, etc). Cross-reference tables of herb names all include their pinyin, Mandarin, pharmaceutical, botanical and common English names. Helpful appendices include valuable practical information for students and new practitioners starting a pharmacy, and as well as current Chinese herb suppliers. The book concludes with indexes of the formulas and single herbs in both Mandarin and English, as well as a separate index of syndromes and disharmonies. The author has drawn heavily from well-known texts including Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies to provide concise information that is quickly accessible. Formulas are arranged according to zang fu syndrome, and four stage, six division, internal pathology. There is a clinical quick reference to over 400 single herbs. Herbal preparation procedures are presented in a table format and include preparation, cooking requirements, cautions, toxicity, contraindications, etc. Numerous appendices cover common, Pinyin, pharmaceutical, and botanical names - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 6704) ISBN: 9780910261265

This book is an invaluable tool for those attending Chinese medicine schools of those merely interested in understanding formulae. Based on China’s national textbook for formulae, this book covers basic knowledge about the formulae and 225 of the most important and complicated content of this book is presented in a comprehensive way with easy to understand figures and tables. Tables of similar formulae are laid out in a clear, concise and simple formant, with indications and actions, facilitating understanding and comprehension, and making it easy to remember.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31364) ISBN: 9787117113748

Contains 150 pages of colour photographs, with common botanical names in English and captions in Chinese. The descriptive text, with line drawings, is in Chinese only. (For this item please quote stock ID 21640) ISBN: 9787800228544

The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, is an official and authoritative compendium of drugs. It covers most traditional Chinese medicines, most western medicines and preparations, giving information on the standards of purity, description, test, dosage, precaution, storage, and the strength for each drug. This 2005 edition contains 3214 drug monographs, with 525 new entries.

Volume I - Includes monographs of Chinese materia medica and prepared slice, vegetable oil/fat and extracts, Chinese traditional patent medicines, and single ingredients of Chinese crude drug preparations

[This Pharmacopoeia is the English version edited from Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005 (Chinese edition). The Chinese edition was approved by the State Food and Drug Administration of the PRC effective from 1 July, 2005]

(For this item please quote stock ID 2520) ISBN: 9787117069823

This work is a highly accessible primer on the pharmacology, applications, and Chinese medical uses of over 20 commonly prescribed mycological medicinals. As such it admirably meets the needs of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practitioners as well as a more general complementary medicine readership. The author makes full use of his versatile background in both Chinese medicine and biochemistry. Concise textual presentation, helpful overviews, and a good balance of research evidence with practical clinical applications are features that make this useful as well as absorbing reading.

Addresses the key clinical questions:
> Which is the best mushroom for the patient?
> What is the best form to give it in?
> What is an appropriate dose?

Including sections on:
> Understanding Mushroom Products
> Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Therapy
> Medicinal Mushrooms for Other Conditions

(For this item please quote stock ID 34416) ISBN: 9780956689801

The author addresses loss of biodiversity as manifested in the world of Chinese medicine, specifically the non-sustainable use of endangered species in formulas. "The process that infuses Chinese medicine seeks to work with nature, complement body processes, and reconnect and integrate the physiological and psychological possibilities within the entire being. Most Chinese medicine practitioners actively use their five senses in patient evaluation. ... The organic approach of Chinese medicine fosters the use of intuition, integrated with critical thinking, academic knowledge, and practical experience. Unfortunately, a split from nature also has occurred in Chinese medicine, the philosophy of which is applied only in clinical practice. For example, some Chinese doctors justify their use of endangered animals, because they insist that people are more important than animals. This position ignores the contributions of nature to people and wedges people and nature in conflicting opposition. So, while these individuals do not consider humans to be isolated from nature, they place humans in the central position (much like in the West), which maintains their distance from the web of life." She sounds a call to the Chinese medicine profession to assume a responsible role in the survival of the species referenced in its materia medica, as well as in the preservation of its medicine for future generations. This is a thoughtful, thoroughly researched book that will not only be of interest to any student or practitioner in the field, but will serve as an important reminder of the vast and mutifaceted responsibilities of the healer that may focus on the patient but that extend to the species, the planet, and beyond. (For this item please quote stock ID 27558) ISBN: 9780978600808

Notes from South Mountain offers a unique presentation of classical Chinese herb formulas available as concentrated granules. Theoretical and historical insights complement the clinical information that is the text's primary feature. Comprehensive discussion and modifications sections are derived from classical sources, contemporary Chinese texts, the author's experience, and the experience of practitioners with whom he has studied. Extensive indexes provide easy access, making this a practical handbook for everyday use. >Introduction including sections on prescribing & dosing herb concentrates >Discussion of approx 300 formulas >Formula ingredients in both pinyin & common names >Useful comparisons of similar formulas >Discussions of each formula's use in modern practice & evolution of a formula's use from that given in its source text >Advice on modifying formulas >An index of common disorders >An extensive index of symptoms (For this item please quote stock ID 22375) ISBN: 9780965659413

This edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China ( known as Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 or in abbreviation as ChP 2010 ) has been prepared in accordance with the principles and requirements recommended by the Ninth Pharmacopoeia Commission and accomplished with the effort made by Commission members and its Secretariat and with collaborated support of relevant institutions and organizations. The draft text has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Pharmacopoeia Commission. This is the ninth edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 is published in three volumes, and contains up to 4567 monographs with 1386 new admissions. In Volume I, it contains monographs of Chinese crude drugs and the prepared slices. Vegetable oil/fat and its extract, the patented Chinese traditional medicines, single ingredient of Chinese crude drug preparations etc. it has 2165 monographs with 1019 new admissions (439 articles of the prepared slice) and 634 revised; Volume II deals with monographs of chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical preparations, radiopharmaceuticals and excipients for pharmaceutical use, contains 2271 monographs with 330 new admissions and 1500 revised; Volume III contains biological products, has 131 monographs with 37 new admissions and 94 revised.

The number of articles in Appendices of this edition is much varied. There are 14 new admissions and 47 revised, in Volume I. There are 15 new admissions and 69 revised in Appendices of Volume II. There are 18 new admissions and 39 revised in Appendices of Volume III. Appropriate monographs common to all three volumes are presented in each volume respectively in a harmonized and unified form.

The main changes in the revision of this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are as follows:

Monographs adopted in this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are significantly increased comparing with previous editions.
Applications of contemporary techniques of analysis is further enhanced and stressed in this edition.
The guarantee of pharmaceutical safety is further strengthened.
The controllability and effectiveness of drug quality are further improved.
The contents of drug standards are scientific and normative.
Encouraging technical innovation, actively participating in international coordinatioin. (For this item please quote stock ID 35641) ISBN: 9787506750110

This edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China ( known as Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 or in abbreviation as ChP 2010 ) has been prepared in accordance with the principles and requirements recommended by the Ninth Pharmacopoeia Commission and accomplished with the effort made by Commission members and its Secretariat and with collaborated support of relevant institutions and organizations. The draft text has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Pharmacopoeia Commission. This is the ninth edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 is published in three volumes, and contains up to 4567 monographs with 1386 new admissions. In Volume I, it contains monographs of Chinese crude drugs and the prepared slices. Vegetable oil/fat and its extract, the patented Chinese traditional medicines, single ingredient of Chinese crude drug preparations etc. it has 2165 monographs with 1019 new admissions (439 articles of the prepared slice) and 634 revised; Volume II deals with monographs of chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical preparations, radiopharmaceuticals and excipients for pharmaceutical use, contains 2271 monographs with 330 new admissions and 1500 revised; Volume III contains biological products, has 131 monographs with 37 new admissions and 94 revised.

The number of articles in Appendices of this edition is much varied. There are 14 new admissions and 47 revised, in Volume I. There are 15 new admissions and 69 revised in Appendices of Volume II. There are 18 new admissions and 39 revised in Appendices of Volume III. Appropriate monographs common to all three volumes are presented in each volume respectively in a harmonized and unified form.

The main changes in the revision of this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are as follows:

Monographs adopted in this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are significantly increased comparing with previous editions.
Applications of contemporary techniques of analysis is further enhanced and stressed in this edition.
The guarantee of pharmaceutical safety is further strengthened.
The controllability and effectiveness of drug quality are further improved.
The contents of drug standards are scientific and normative.
Encouraging technical innovation, actively participating in international coordinatioin. (For this item please quote stock ID 35642) ISBN: 9787506750059

Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world - and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. (For this item please quote stock ID 12054) ISBN: 9789625939889

Translated from a manuscript copied by a student of the Abbot of Shaolin Monastery. Part of the monastic lineage of 'fall & strike' medicine, this book presents hundreds of treatments for a wide variety of external or martial arts injuries as well as preventive training formulas. Back by popular demand, this is the second edition of this title which now includes a full symptom index, easier to use formula descriptions, and Pinyin as well as Latin herbal descriptions. (For this item please quote stock ID 14500) ISBN: 9780936185088

This great clinical textbook enumerates a concise number of essential formulas which are highly effective in clinic and demonstrates not only the ingredients, functions, indications and explanation of each classical formula, but also describes their uses by modifying the ingredients and dosages. It also provides an explicit description of the relationship between several groups of formulas, understanding the ingredients, rules of modification, and clinical applications.
The 8 main formulas include:
Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction),
Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction),
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction),
Er Chen Tang (Two-Cured Decoction),
Si Ni Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction),
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four-Gentleman Decoction),
Si Wu Tang (Four-Substance Decoction),
Liu Wei Di Huang Tang (Six-Ingredient Decoction with Rehmannia).
About the Author
Over nearly 30 years, Dr. Zheng Wei-da has been engaged in researching and practicing the methods of prevention and treatment of cancer with Chinese Medicine. He pays attention to the holistic concepts of Chinese medicine, and his treatment is always based on traditional pattern differentiation, while utilizing existing knowledge for the treatment of stubborn diseases. (For this item please quote stock ID 31023) ISBN: 9787117092050

Herbal medicine is practised in every country of the world without exception. In fact, the World Health Organisation has estimated that more than 75% of the world’s population still use the services of herbalists for the treatment of ill-health. In response to new pharmacological and clinical information on exotic plants being made available through modern science, Western phytotherapists face an important decision: do they ignore this useful information, or do they attempt to incorporate these plants into their daily practice? As global communication reaches new heights, and the stresses of ever increasing industrialisation create disease common to all countries, modern phytotherapy must rise to the challenge. The purpose of this book is to provide comprehensive monographs on important Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs in a form which is suited to the practitioner of Western herbal medicine. The monographs emphasise the large body of pharmacological and clinical information which is now available for the plants. The monographs are intended to be a useful tool for students and also for practitioners who wish to extend their therapeutic options. (For this item please quote stock ID 4623) ISBN: 9780646295022

Lingzhi （Ganoderma lucidum） is historically a treasured herbalmaterial in China. It is becoming well-known all over the world inrecent years. The Chinese traditional medicine's classic, ShetmongMateria Medica regards Lingzhi as being of a "supremely exquisite"quality with tonic and longevity effects. Over the years, fables andlegends adored Lingzhi with a patina of mystery as a "heavenly herb"that connotes auspiciousness, blissfulness and happiness.ingzhi （Ganoderma lucidum） is historically a treasured herbalmaterial in China. Chapter1 Mystery and Culture of Lingzhi Lingzhi in myths Lingzhi in ancient poems "Catholicon" according to Taoism Auspicious symbol for Chinese Guo Mo-Ruo's poem on Lingzhi Chapter2 Lingzhi as Described in Shennong Materia Medica Shennong Materia Medica on Lingzhi Scientific understanding on Lingzhi by scholars in early years Criticism on misinformation regarding Lingzhi in the old time Current understanding of the six kinds of Lingzhi Interpretation of Shennong Materia Medica using the traditional Chinese and Western medicine principles Chapter3 Understanding Lmgzhi Lingzhi fruiting body-a Chinese medicine Life cycle of Lingzhi Morphological characteristics ofhyphae, fruiting body and spores Cultivation of Lingzhi for its fruiting bodies Submerged fermentation for Lingzhi mycelia Lingzhi's "genealogy" revealed by DNA fingerprinting Organic cultivation of Lingzhi Lingzhi's active components and pharmacological effects Chapter4 Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis with Lingzhi Chronic bronchitis Therapeutic efficacy of Lingzhi on chronic bronchitis Immunorcgulating nature of Lingzhi Chapter5 Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia with Lingzhi Chapter6 Anti-Hypertensive Effects of Lingzhi Chapter7 Preventive and Therapeutic Effect of Lingzhi on Diabetes Mellitus Chapter8 Prevention and Treatment with Lingzhi for Neurasthenis Chapter9 Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis with Lingzhi Chapter10 Adjuvant Therapy for Cancers with Lingzhi Chapter11 Care for Health of the Sub-Healthy Middle-Aged and Elderly Chapter12 Lingzhi Minimizes Poisoning Effect of Poisonous Mushrooms Chapter13 Lingzhi for Treatment of Other Diseases Chapter14 Recommendations in Choosing and Using Lingzhi Products Chapter15 Processing Technology for Lingzhi Products Appendix (For this item please quote stock ID 32692) ISBN: 9787811168280

This edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China ( known as Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 or in abbreviation as ChP 2010 ) has been prepared in accordance with the principles and requirements recommended by the Ninth Pharmacopoeia Commission and accomplished with the effort made by Commission members and its Secretariat and with collaborated support of relevant institutions and organizations. The draft text has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Pharmacopoeia Commission. This is the ninth edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 is published in three volumes, and contains up to 4567 monographs with 1386 new admissions. In Volume I, it contains monographs of Chinese crude drugs and the prepared slices. Vegetable oil/fat and its extract, the patented Chinese traditional medicines, single ingredient of Chinese crude drug preparations etc. it has 2165 monographs with 1019 new admissions (439 articles of the prepared slice) and 634 revised; Volume II deals with monographs of chemical drugs, antibiotics, biochemical preparations, radiopharmaceuticals and excipients for pharmaceutical use, contains 2271 monographs with 330 new admissions and 1500 revised; Volume III contains biological products, has 131 monographs with 37 new admissions and 94 revised.

The number of articles in Appendices of this edition is much varied. There are 14 new admissions and 47 revised, in Volume I. There are 15 new admissions and 69 revised in Appendices of Volume II. There are 18 new admissions and 39 revised in Appendices of Volume III. Appropriate monographs common to all three volumes are presented in each volume respectively in a harmonized and unified form.

The main changes in the revision of this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are as follows:

Monographs adopted in this edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia are significantly increased comparing with previous editions.
Applications of contemporary techniques of analysis is further enhanced and stressed in this edition.
The guarantee of pharmaceutical safety is further strengthened.
The controllability and effectiveness of drug quality are further improved.
The contents of drug standards are scientific and normative.
Encouraging technical innovation, actively participating in international coordinatioin. (For this item please quote stock ID 35640) ISBN: 9787506750134

Jade Remedies (in two volumes) is a comprehensive, detailed and contemporary reference source for the remedies used in Oriental herbal medicine. Based on years of research into historical and modern sources, it presents over 450 plant, mineral and animal remedies used worldwide in Chinese medicine. The remedies are divided into four types: ‘restoratives’, ‘stimulants’, ‘relaxants’, and ‘sedatives’. The text provides up-to-date information on botanical sources, plant habits, biochemistry, pharmacology, energetic properties, therapeutic actions and indications, preparation forms, dosages, cautions and contraindications. The primary remedies are illustrated with botanically accurate wood-blocks prints of the plants in the wild form from the Zhi Wu Ming Shi Tu Kao of 1848, the Chinese manual of medicinal plants illustrations. Jade Remedies represents three ‘firsts’. One, it spells out clearly and concisely the functions and uses of Chinese herbs in easily understood Western terms. Two, it summarises, distils and evaluates the modern pharmacological uses of Oriental remedies by Western medical doctors in East Asia. Three, it may be the first published text that organises the Oriental Materia Medica according to Western body systems rather than the traditional energetic treatment categories. The information on these remedies sought by the student, practitioner or researcher unfamiliar with Oriental medicine is immediately available. As a Western rendition of the Oriental Materia Medica, Jade Remedies represents a much-needed complement to the standard Oriental version (whether in the Western of Chinese language). Nevertheless, for each remedy the text retains the traditional usage by symptom picture, or pattern of disharmony - indications familiar to Oriental practitioners. By including Western and Oriental information side-by-side, it forms a valuable bridge between Western and Oriental pathology and herbal therapeutics, allowing practitioners of both systems to better understand each other’s therapeutic rationales. (For this item please quote stock ID 8058) ISBN: 9781890029289

(For this item please quote stock ID 32615) ISBN: 9787506744393

This book is the second volume of a comprehensive two-volume book covering modern pharmacological and clinical studies of the most commonly used Chinese herbal drugs. It contains monographs of 127 kinds of the most commonly used Chinese Materia Medica. The information on each herb was compiled by a research specialist active in the scientific investigation of that particular type of herb. The description on each drug includes an introduction (source, character and taste, actions and indications according to traditional Chinese medicine etc.), chemical composition, pharmacology, clinical studies, adverse effects and references. The translation of the book into English was done by qualified professionals in the field and the terms used are consistent with those used in Index Medicus, Chemical Abstracts and Botanical journals. (For this item please quote stock ID 5112) ISBN: 9789810236946

This book is the first volume of a comprehensive two-volume book covering modern pharmacological and clinical studies of the most commonly used Chinese herbal drugs. It contains monographs of 250 kinds of the most commonly used Chinese Materia Medica. The information on each herb was compiled by a research specialist active in the scientific investigation of that particular type of herb. The description on each drug includes an introduction (source, character and taste, actions and indications according to traditional Chinese medicine etc.), chemical composition, pharmacology, clinical studies, adverse effects and references. The translation of the book into English was done by qualified professionals in the field and the terms used are consistent with those used in Index Medicus, Chemical Abstracts and Botanical journals. (For this item please quote stock ID 5113) ISBN: 9789810236922

This book, with its 403 colour photographs and text of 360,000 words, is a compilation of 628 Chinese medicines and describes the properties, identification, indications, preparation, dosage and efficacy of each. An index in Chinese, Latin, English and Japanese is included. (For this item please quote stock ID 15153) ISBN: 9787508020785

A unique approach to creating variations on classic herbal formulas. This simple yet elegant system allows practitioners to create extracting prescriptions for their patients and more precisely treat the individual patient's needs. The presenting problems of the modern clinic differ considerable from the theoretical training most practitioners received in their schooling. Many practitioners may find themselves limited in their ability to address these conflicting patterns. Chronic conditions and the half-treated or half-resolved conditions require a truly innovative approach to treatment. A Modular System has a complete bio-medical index, which is cross-referenced to TCM pattern discrimination. Each formula gives both Western and Chinese indications for use, discusses formula differentiation and gives Dui Yao variations. This volume is designed for daily use in a busy Health Professional's practice and dramatically shortens the time required to construct complex formulas. It allows fast and accurate prescribing with a high degree of confidence.

About the Author
Daniel Weber has over 40 years of clinical experience. Daniel holds a BA, BAc, MSc, PhD and is currently a DSc candidate at Beijing University and Australian Charles Sturt University

(For this item please quote stock ID 31440) ISBN: 9780646506869

Dr. Huang has written over ten herbal textbooks compiling his personal views and clinical experience of indispensable and useful formulas. This book compares and analyses the relative terms from the Discussion on Cold Damage and the Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet, in combination with the clinical experiences of Dr. Huang. It discusses the clinical applications and indications for 50 medicinals that were frequently used by Zhang Zhong-jing.
About the Author:
Professor Huang Huang is currently the dean of the School of Basic Medical Science, and doctoral supervisor in Nanjing University of CM. Dr. Huang focused on investigating and summarizing the experiences of famous TCM clinicians and examined the different schools of classical formulae with a particular emphasis on studying the herb and formula indications. His books have been reprinted numerous times in Chinese, and was translated into Japanese, Korean, and English. (For this item please quote stock ID 30179) ISBN: 9787117092074

Huang Huang, a professor at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is one of the most influential physicians and teachers in Chinese medicine today. His most popular work, Ten Key Formula Families in Chinese Medicine, has been reprinted many times in China, translated into Japanese, and republished in Taiwan. It has now been translated into English by Michael Max. In this work, Dr. Huang discusses the core aspects of the ten most important families of formulas in the classical formula tradition in a way that is both profound and accessible. By introducing the concept of constitutions and the attendant vulnerabilities of those constitutions to certain types of problems and symptoms, he hands the reader a very useful key to understanding how and when to use these formulas in the modern clinic. The ten families of formulas are grouped around the following herbs:

> Cinnamon - Cinnamomi Ramulus (guì zhï)
> Ephedra - Ephedrae Herba (má huáng)
> Bupleurum - Bupleuri Radix (chái hú)
> Gypsum - Gypsum fibrosum (shí gäo)
> Rhubarb - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (dà huáng)
> Coptis - Coptidis Rhizoma (huáng lián)
> Aconite Accessory Root - Aconiti Radix lateralis preparata (zhì fù zî)
> Dried Ginger - Zingiberis Rhizoma (gän jiäng)
> Astragalus - Astragali Radix (huáng qí)
> Pinellia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum (zhì bàn xià)

For each herb family, Dr. Huang provides an introduction to the relevant constitutional aspects and significant indicators to look for when deciding whether a member of each herb family is appropriate for a particular patient. He then describes the most important and useful members of the herb family, including brief discussions of relevant research.

About the Author
Dr. Huang Huang is a professor at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A prolific writer and editor, he has studied and worked in Japan, lectured widely throughout China, and recently in the United States and Australia as well. His work challenges practitioners to dig deeper into the treasure trove of classical Chinese medicine and apply its methods in the modern clinic. (For this item please quote stock ID 31301) ISBN: 9780939616688

Kampo treatment is primarily based on the use of classical Chinese herbal formularies including those found in the Shang Han Lun. The authors elucidate the basic concepts and practices, with emphasis on symptoms and on patterns and relationships with biomedical diagnostic findings. Step-by-step procedures enable even those with limited experience using Chinese herbal medicine to successfully undertake pattern identification, differential diagnosis, and dosage for a patient complaint. The major categories of patient disorders - hot flushes, sleep disturbance, emotional distress, head-aches, abnormal bleeding, urinary disorders, body aches and pains, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis - are given thorough explication, and each description includes the rationale of Kampo therapy, the possible combination with conventional medicine, and self-help measures. Graphic tables make finding the appropriate formulae a simple, logical and orderly task. (For this item please quote stock ID 12638) ISBN: 9780912111513

'This compact text contains rapid reference access to 300 herbs in alphabetical order by Chinese name (pinyin) with a translation index to English common name and functional categories. Information for each herb includes flavour and nature, properties, channels entered, functions, indications, recommended dosage, cautions and special tips such as cooking directions. Based on popular texts such as Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Benksy/Gamble) and Handbook of Chinese Herbs & Formulas (Him Che Yeung), this is a convenient text to carry and use, with basic and highly portable information for the practitioner and student - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 24432) ISBN: 9780967993522

This exciting new book is not only the most comprehensive and authoritative text on Chinese materia medica to have been published, it is a real value break-through. Each of the 1,266 pages is typeset to deliver the maximum of information in a readable and easily-referenced format. Each of the 670 herbs discussed is treated as a single monograph that presents the nomenclature of the medicinal substance, the Chinese therapeutic actions, dosage, cautions and contraindications, chemical composition, pharmacological effect, clinical studies and research. There are references given for each herb and the author's often add clinically-useful comments. Also discussed are toxicology and herb-drug interactions. The black and white images that accompany each herb discussion also show the substance as professionally prepared for decoction and to scale. The nomenclature includes both traditional and simplified characters for each substance, pinyin, alternate pinyin when applicable, common English name, both the botanical and pharmaceutical latin names for each of the various applicable natural sources. Another excellent feature is the 'Using this Book' chapter which details the intent and content of each section of the herbal information. The front matter is completed with a large section of colour pictures for herb indentification. The images are of quality substances as they would be found in a professional pharmacy. There is also an overview section that covers the history, nomenclature, classification, growing and harvesting, preparation and processing, characteristics, clinical applications, and the simultaneous use of herbal and pharmaceutical medicines. The remainder of the text is herb-by-herb monographs organised by function: 1. Exterior-Releasing Herbs 2. Heat-Clearing Herbs 3. Downward-Draining Herbs 4. Wind-Damp Dispelling Herbs 5. Aromatic Damp-Dissolving Herbs 6. Water-Regulating & Damp-Resolving Herbs 7. Interior-Warming Herbs 8. Qi-regulating Herbs 9. Digestive Herbs 10. Antiparasitic Herbs 11. Stop-Bleeding Herbs 12. Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Relieving Herbs 13. Phlegm-Resolving & Coughing- & Wheezing-Relieving Herbs 14. Shen-Calming Herbs 15. Liver-Calming & Wind-Extinguishing Herbs 16. Orifice-Opening Herbs 17. Tonic Herbs 18. Astringent Herbs 19. Emetic Herbs 20. Substances for Topical Application. The text concludes with ten appendices, contemporary and historical bibliographies, a glossary, author biographies and an index. The first five appendices are cross references by T.C.M. diagnoses, biomedical diagnoses, pharmacological effects, single names, and formula names. The last five appendices cover pregnancy-supporting medicinals, cautions and contraindications during pregnancy, dosing guidelines, weights and measures, and endangered species. With contributions by more than fifty academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals, Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology sets a new standard for healthcare professionals, students, educators and researchers. John Chen draws upon his wealth of specialty post-graduate training and experience in herbology as applied in internal medicine in mainland China and on his doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy and South Baylor University of Oriental Medicine. He maintains a consulting practice in Southern California. Tina Chen holds certification from the World Health Organisation in internal medicine and gynaecology. A graduate of South Baylo University of Oriental Medicine, she also earned a B.A. from the University of California at Irvine School of Humanities, in East Asian Language and Literature. She maintains a consulting practice in Southern California. (For this item please quote stock ID 22231) ISBN: 9780974063508

This is the first in a series of books that develops an integrated system of Western herbs and Chinese medicine. It combines 2,000 years of Western herbal tradition with traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmacological research. Published in 2003, the unique approach set forth in this volume offers a new level of understanding that can resolve many of the difficulties and controversies of the past. It provides a broader and deeper understanding of the individual herbs, enabling more sophisticated herbal combinations that are both safer and more effective.

A foundation text and reference for both students and practitioners, with discussion of:
> 50 Western herbs: unparalleled detail reveals the unique character of each herb
> 380 herb pairs: the basic units for building herb combinations
> 150 herb combinations: a wealth of practical detail with essential comparison tables
> 1,500 references: pharmacological and clinical research is cited and fully discussed

Special emphasis on the following topics:
> Principles of combining herbs: how to make safe and effective combinations
> Practical herb use: full details of herb dose, dispensing, and administration
> Safety: Three special chapters on safety issues. Each of the 50 herb chapters discusses cautions and contraindications
> Data access: Extensive cross references, over 800 tables, plus a unique 70-page index for easy access to data on individual herbs, herb pairs, herb combinations, herb actions, Chinese syndromes, and disorders

"With his deep knowledge of Chinese medicine, Western herbal medicine, and Western sciences, Jeremy Ross is uniquely qualified to undertake the important and difficult task of interpreting the nature and functions of Western herbs according to the principles of Chinese medicine."
-- Giovanni Maciocia

About the author:
Jeremy Ross has qualifications in botanical sciences, science teaching, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Western phytotherapy. He took his first course in Western herbs in California in 1974. Returning to England, he completed the course of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, in 1982. In 1988, he graduated from the 2-year course in Chinese herbal medicine given by Ted Kaptchuk, and then completed further herbal training at the International College of Nanjing, China.

For 20 years, Jeremy has developed the topic Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine, integrating three paradigms: Western herbal tradition, Chinese medicine, and with modern pharmacological and clinical research. He has published two books in this series: Principles, Practice and Materia Medica and A Clinical Materia Medica: 120 Herbs in Western Use.

(For this item please quote stock ID 20492) ISBN: 9780972819305

The TCM Materia Medica Clinical Reference & Study Guide is a quick-reference manual and study guide for the most important 316 classic single herbs used in Chinese medicine. It consists of two parts: The first part presents the individual herbs in 19 chapters, corresponding to the commonly used functional treatment categories. These 320 herbs make up the core Chinese herbal materia medica as it is studied and utilised in Chinese medicine today. Each individual herb is presented in an easy-to-read tabular format, with its clinical functions and indications clearly defined. Its indications are reinforced by examples of typical combinations with other specific herbs. The herb comparison tables found throughout the text help clarify the commonalities and differences among important herbs with similar functions. They serve as both quick-reference tools and study aids, allowing easy differentiation between similar herbs as a means to more precise and effective prescribing. Each chapter ends with Summary Tables of the herbs organised by their qualities and main clinical functions. These tables provide a quick-reference checklist for the practitioner needing to modify formulas, as well as an important study aid. The Study Questions & Answers focus on the theory behind clinical herb usage, without which herb combining and formula modification become impossible. They are designed to stimulate an in-depth understanding of the herbs in their qualities, functions, indications and combinations with other herbs. The second part consists of Key Herb Differentiation and Comparison Tables, which at a glance compares and contrasts the functions, indications and clinical emphases of the most important herbs for treating particular conditions. It serves as a reference tool for modifying formulas in clinical practice by helping in the selection of herbs most consistent with the overall treatment strategy intended. Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H., A.H.G., is a practitioner of Oriental medicine and a medical herbalist. He was originally apprenticed in the late 1970s to doctor of Chinese herbal medicine, John Lee, as well as studying general Chinese medicine under Ted Kaptchuk, Giovanni Maciocia, John and Angela Hicks and Elisabeth de la Roche Vallée, among others. Peter researches, writes and lectures extensively in the field of both Oriental and Western herbal medicine. He is author of the herbal medicine textbooks, Jade Remedies and The Energetics of Western Herbs. Collaborative author Jing Wang, L.Ac., O.M.D. is a doctor of Oriental medicine. She graduated in 1988 at the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and went on to work in the pulmonary disease department at the Ba Da Zhu hospital of traditional Chinese medicine. She has taught materia medica and formulas in Chinese medicine colleges in the U.S. since 1997. Dr. Wang is in private practice in Germantown, Maryland. (For this item please quote stock ID 19705) ISBN: 9781890029418

The Materia Medica Flash Cards contain the essential information for the beginner on over 300 different medicinals. The information was crossreferenced with what is being taught in the west and what is being taught in China in order to insure as their accuracy. The cards have a clear colour photo of their respective materia medica and are colour coded by category.

(For this item please quote stock ID 34006) ISBN: 9787117125826