Concise Chinese Materia Medica (Series of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Foreign Readers)

The book consists of two parts: general information and classified introduction. General information deals with the basic theory of Chinese materia medica including the characteristics and processing of the drugs as well as their compatibility, contraindication, dosage, administration, etc. Classified introduction presents a detailed description of 197 commonly used drugs in clinical practice which are categorized according to their nature and indications. Each drug, in turn, is expounded in six respects: description, characteristics, action, indications, administration and precautions.