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Author Li, Thomas S. C.

Title Chinese and related North American herbs : phytopharmacology and therapeutic values / Thomas S.C. Li
Edition 2nd ed
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 705 pages)
Contents Chinese medicinal herbs: phytopharmacology and therapeutic values -- Phyletic relationships between Chinese and Western medicinal herbs
Summary With the addition of 130 herbs and 100 new references, the second edition provides a basic understanding of the science behind Chinese herbal preparations. Using the same format that made the first edition so popular, author Thomas Li provides a seamless integration of topics drawn from a diverse array of sources. The first table presents major constituents and therapeutic values of more than 1800 species. The data are arranged alphabetically by the Latin name followed by common Chinese and English names. Tables 2 and 3 present data on a total of 700 North American herbs belonging to the same species or genus as Chinese herbs, and a comparison of active ingredients and claimed therapeutic values. Appendices 1, 2, and 3 cross-reference Chinese and scientific names, and major active ingredients and their sources in the Chinese and North American herbs cited in the tables
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-336) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Materia medica, Vegetable -- North America
Materia medica, Vegetable -- China
Medicine, Chinese.
Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
Botany, Medical.
Medicinal plants.
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Phytotherapy -- methods
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Herbal Medications.
Medicinal plants
Botany, Medical
Herbs -- Therapeutic use
Materia medica, Vegetable
Medicine, Chinese
SUBJECT North America. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85092455
North America
Subject China
North America
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781420094169
1420094165