Encyclopedic Reference of Traditional Chinese Medicine / Edition 1

by Chen Anmin, Ma Yingfu, Gao Yuan, Gao Zhemin

Overview

A comprehensive introduction to the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine, its basic principles, therapy and medication. More than 5000 well structured entries are arranged in alphabetical order and cover a wide spectrum, from symptoms and diseases to acupuncture points, to herbal and other drugs used in Chinese medicine. Also included are color images of the most important herbs and medicinal plants. This is an indispensable guide not only for medical practitioners interested in TCM but also for pharmacists and interested laypersons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540428466
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	07/29/2003
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	660
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.07(d)

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"This concise reference book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Chinese medicine, its concepts, its basic principles, therapy and medication. … it will be an indispensable guide for medical practitioners and pharmacists wanting to increase their knowledge of the field. It would also be a useful addition for reference in a medical library." (Lindsey Baker, Reference Reviews, Vol. 17 (8), 2003)

"This concise reference book on Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of TCM … . More than 5000 well structured entries are arranged in alphabetical order and cover a wide spectrum. … This is an indispensable guide not only for medical practitioners interested in TCM but also for pharmacists and interested laypersons." (Johan Nguyen, Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Vol. 2 (3), 2003)

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