A Practical Guide to Medicinal Properties

Herbal Properties and Applications is a traditional Chinese materia medica text written during the Qing Dynasty by Xu Dachun (courtesy name Lingtai). Xu Dachun was a renowned Qing Dynasty physician with an extensive knowledge of medicine. The book discusses the properties, flavors, and uses of medicinal substances. It is an important reference for studying the characteristics of Chinese herbs, holds considerable value in the field of Chinese materia medica, and provides guidance for clinical practice and research into the theory of Chinese herbal medicine. It was later translated into modern Chinese by Yang of Mingyaoyuan, so that more enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine could read and appreciate the book and help it flourish. As my abilities are limited, I welcome fellow practitioners, experts, professors, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine to point out any shortcomings in the text and offer their criticism and corrections.