"Compendium of Materia Medica" was written by Li Shizhen, a master of medicine in the Ming Dynasty. It contains more than 1,800 kinds of medicines and more than 11,000 prescriptions. It is known as the "Grand Book of Oriental Medicines". This book is based on the authoritative Jinling edition of "Compendium of Materia Medica" and selects the most practical content for arrangement. This book includes the contents of medicine and treatment such as smell yin and yang, ups and downs, and symptomatic medicine. The Materia Medica section selects currently commonly used and common varieties, and the content includes name explanations, collections, treatments, smells, indications, inventions, attached prescriptions, etc. For specific varieties, the book is equipped with pictures of medicinal materials, plants or animals, as well as text introductions such as identification characteristics, distribution and collection of medicinal materials or plants. The content of this book is practical and concise, with clear and exquisite illustrations. It combines modern Chinese herbal medicine research with the "Compendium of Materia Medica" to facilitate readers' reference. It is suitable for reading and reference by Chinese medicine practitioners and Chinese medicine enthusiasts.
Reader comments
This "Compendium of Materia Medica: Concise Color Illustrated Edition" is really good! It presents Li Shizhen's works in a concise and clear way, with exquisite pictures, making it easier for people to understand. I especially like the introduction about medicines, which is very practical. Moreover, this book is rich in content and is not only suitable for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, but also for those of us who are interested in traditional Chinese medicine. It feels like a caring doctor friend, ready to answer your questions about herbal medicine. Recommend!
This "Compendium of Materia Medica: Concise Color Illustrated Edition" is really good! It presents Li Shizhen's works in a concise and clear way, with exquisite pictures, making it easier for people to understand. I especially like the introduction about medicines, which is very practical. Moreover, this book is rich in content and is not only suitable for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, but also for those of us who are interested in traditional Chinese medicine. It feels like a caring doctor friend, ready to answer your questions about herbal medicine. Recommend!