<p>This work is a primary textbook for students as well as a clinical handbook for practitioners. Its conscientious design allows for efficiency in study and accessibility in the clinic, both of which are complemented by a variety of supplementary self-study materials on CD-ROM for students and professionals alike. A distinguishing feature of the text lies in its detailed chapter introductions, which integrate core principles of internal medicine into the discussions of each category of medicinals. By focusing on the various pathomechanisms, patterns, and traditional diseases involved in each category these introductions allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the various conditions treated with medicinals. Following each chapter introduction are detailed monographs that cover in all over 400 substances commonly used in Chinese medicine. The monographs are presented with the same level of detail found in Chinese university texts. Because this text utilizes the terminology standards of the Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine, readers can easily integrate their knowledge with the dozens of professional publications that already adhere to this standard. Furthermore, the monographs contain information on key safety issues affecting modern practice, including current knowledge on herb-drug interactions. Created with the input of educators as well as students, the Concise Chinese Materia Medica is the first materia medica that doubles as a study guide for examinations. The essential information for each medicinal is clearly presented, facilitating memorization of data as well as highlighting key clinical concepts. In addition, included on the accompanying CD-ROM is a vast question bank intended to prepare students for examinations. The inclusion of study materials and self-test questions allows students to save a great deal of time and money by minimizing the need for homemade study materials and expensive test-prep courses.</p>

Concise Chinese Materia Medica

Nigel Wiseman

Eric Brand

Paradigm Publications

<p>In recent years, granules have become the most popular delivery form for Chinese herbal medicine in the West. However, while the convenience, portability, and efficacy of granules has revolutionized professional herbal medicine, many practitioners have not been exposed to a systematic discussion of critical issues such as dosage and clinical strategies. Over the past 40 years, different approaches to dosage and formulation have emerged in Taiwan, Japan, and mainland China. While granule efficacy can be maximized by observing modern clinical trends in Asia, resources that shed light on this subject are few and far between. In an effort to bridge this knowledge gap, Eric Brand has traveled to factories, hospitals, and clinics throughout Asia to research the manufacturing and clinical trends in the world of granules. In this practical granule handbook for clinicians, Eric covers - *Effective dosing strategies * Methods of formula combining * Common clinical approaches seen in mainland China and Taiwan * Concentration ratios and their effect on dosage * Various manufacturing methods and their impact on patient care * How to set up an efficient pharmacy with attention to good compounding practices</p>

A Clinician's Guide to Using Granule Extracts

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Blue Poppy Press

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