Chinese Herbs

Chinese Herbs is an illustrated encyclopedia of over 250 herbs for medical problems ranging from anemia to TB.

Chinese traditional medicine (TCM) has been gaining popularity as a respectable field in of herbal medicine. This comprehensive guide offers information specifically designed for Western readers.

Each entry includes the herb''s Latin name, its English name, the name in Chinese characters, a botanical description, a pharmaceutical description, a phytochemical analysis, pharmacodynamic investigations, the Chinese therapeutic use of the drug, dosage given by Chinese herbals, and other relevant information.