This book for botanists, chemists, & holistic health practitioners is an illustrated encyclopedia of herbs--more than 250 of them--whose medicinal value has been recognized for centuries by the Chinese. Much of the material presented is the result of translation of definitive Chinese works on the subject. In the book the author lists the botanical & pharmacological data for each herb; the drugs of mineral & animal origin used in Chinese medicine; a table of poisonous herbs; & a section of prescriptions for some 150 human ills or ailments. Each entry includes the herb's Latin name, its English name, a line drawing, & a botanical description. In the book there are herbal remedies for everything from anemia to asthma, tetanus to toothaches. For years, the recesses of Chinese apothecaries have withheld their mysteries--and their benefits--from even the most intrepid Westerners. Now, you can find a traditional Chinese perscription for many common--and uncommon--ailments, and learn how to identify and prepare the herbs, with this helpful guide book. Suffering from sore throat? Mix some gardenia, wild pennyroyal, and soybeans, and take three times daily. What to do with that odd Shell of the Tortoise preparation? It counters both smallpox and heat convulsions. Illustrations will help identify these unusual herbs and animal preparations used for centuries in Chinese traditional medicine.
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