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" Chinese herbal formulas and applications : "
John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen.
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838524
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Chen, John K.
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Chinese herbal formulas and applications : : pharmacological effects clinical research /\ John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen.
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City of Industry, Calif. :: Art of Medicine Press,, ©2009.
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xxxviii, 1622 pages :: illustrations, portraits ;; 29 cm
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0974063576
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: 9780974063577
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 1485-1504) and indexes.
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Part I. Overview. The history of Chinese herbal formulas -- Treatment methods and formulas -- Classification of formulas -- Composition of formulas -- Dosage forms -- Preparation and administration of decoctions -- Weights and measures -- Concurrent use of herbal medicines and pharmaceuticals -- Part II. Formula monographs. Exterior-releasing formulas -- Downward draining formulas -- Harmonizing formulas -- Exterior- and interior-releasing formulas -- Heat-clearing formulas -- Summer-heat dispelling formulas -- Interior-warming formulas -- Tonic formulas -- Shen-calming formulas -- Orifice-opening formulas -- Astringent formulas -- Qi-regulating formulas -- Blood-regulating formulas -- Wind-expelling formulas -- Dryness-relieving formulas -- Damp-dispelling formulas -- Wind-Damp dispelling formulas -- Phlegm-dispelling formulas -- Reducing, guiding, and dissolving fomulas -- Antiparasitic formulas -- Emetic formulas -- Formulas that treat abscesses and sores -- Part III. Additional resources. Cross-reference based on traditional chinese medicine diagnosis -- Cross-reference based on western medicine diagnosis -- Formulas offering beneficial effects to support pregnancy -- Formulas offering beneficial effects for postpartum care -- Cautions/contraindications for the use of formulas during pregnancy -- Dosing guidelines -- Weights and measures: Chinese, British, and metric systems -- Convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES) -- Cross-reference of single herb names -- Cross reference of herbal formula names -- Tables of famous doctors.
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Companion volume to Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. This book takes the next step in presenting not only the traditional usage of Chinese herbal formulas, but a combined perspective of the pharmacological effects of formulas themselves with clinically relevant research evidence. As competencies in multiple health care disciplines continue to be raised the need for integrative understandings rise with it. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications brings together Chinese Herbal Medicine and expands this with the pharmaceutical effects and clinical research findings to use herbal medicines exclusively or in combination with the allopathic medicine. Enhancing the understanding of herbs and herbal formulas from multiple perspectives, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications is a resource for improved patient care and therapeutic outcome. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Comprehensive explanation of the pharmacology of herbal medicinal formulas, and concurrent uses of herbal formulas and pharmaceuticals Documentation from clinical studies and published research Profiles of the doctors without whom there would be no Chinese medicine: insights into the historical context and backgrounds of those famous individuals who shaped our understanding of disease patterns, treatment strategies and herbal formulas. Contributions from over 100 academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals who reviewed the text before publication, to complement the work of the authors. PLUS Detailed traditional and modern uses, preparation, administration, dosages, combinations, cautions, contraindications and toxicology. Authors comments are drawn from clinical experience. Appendices on herbal medicine for pregnancy and postpartum care and much more.
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Materia medica-- China.
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Medicinal plants-- China.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Therapeutics-- China.
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Drug Compounding-- methods.
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal-- pharmacology.
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Materia Medica-- pharmacology.
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional-- methods.
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Plants, Medicinal.
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Materia medica.
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Medicinal plants.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Therapeutics.
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China.
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| Dewey Classification
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610.951
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RS180.C5C48315 2009
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QV 770 JC6C51834ch 2009
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Chen, Tina T.
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