This clearly written, comprehensively indexed and reader-friendly manual is a great new title that will help all TCM practitioners and students. Comprehensive monographs contain: details of main ingredients, taste and nature, channels entered, functions and indications, common dosage, precautions and contraindications.
Unique tabular format lists provide "at-a-glance" accessibility.
Summary tables in each chapter help you obtain quick overviews of the material covered.
Unique coverage on toxicity and legal status.
Comprehensive list of appendices and indices -- listings are by pinyin, pharmaceutical, and English names for easy reference.