Science of Chinese Patent Medicines (2nd Edition)

Name: Science of Chinese Patent Medicines (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 9787547855157

陈子珺 / 董志颖Jan 2022

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Word count: 199K words
Chapters: 86
ISBN: 9787547855157

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Summary

This textbook is divided into two parts: a general introduction and a systematic discussion of individual medicinals. The general part provides a concise and systematic introduction to the basic knowledge of Chinese patent medicine. Chapter 1 covers the concept and brief history of Chinese patent medicine; Chapter 2 addresses their naming and classification, introducing the academic thoughts of ancient and modern physicians related to the development of Chinese patent medicine. Chapter 3 discusses the principles of formulation and therapeutic methods, introducing the principles of formulation and the guiding significance of traditional Chinese therapeutic methods for the clinical application of Chinese patent medicine. Chapter 4 covers dosage forms and preparation, introducing the relationship between dosage forms and efficacy as well as the concepts, characteristics, and preparation of commonly used clinical dosage forms of Chinese patent medicine. Chapter 5 addresses the classified management of Chinese patent medicine, introducing the basic concepts and characteristics of prescription and non-prescription Chinese patent medicines, along with the selection principles, clinical classification, and precautions for use of non-prescription Chinese medicines. Chapter 6 discusses the application of Chinese patent medicine, introducing the basic principles of rational use, usage and dosage, and contraindications, with emphasis on adverse reactions and countermeasures. Chapter 7 addresses factors affecting the efficacy of Chinese patent medicine, introducing the relationship between the quality of raw medicinal materials, production process, dosage forms, production and quality management, and clinical application on the one hand and the efficacy of Chinese patent medicine on the other. Chapters 8 through 15 in the systematic part focus on commonly used Chinese patent medicines in modern clinical practice.

Editor's review

Structured as a general introduction plus a systematic discussion, this textbook presents a fairly complete framework of knowledge in Chinese patent medicine. The general part begins with the concept and brief history, naming, and classification, then extends to formulation principles and therapeutic methods, dosage forms and preparation, classified management, clinical application, and factors affecting efficacy. It explains both the chain from prescription to finished product and places due emphasis on rational use, usage and dosage, contraindications, and the management of adverse reactions. The systematic part focuses on Chinese patent medicines commonly used in modern clinical practice, helping readers apply the principles from the general part to specific products. The overall approach balances the inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine theory with clinical medication safety, making the book suitable as a course textbook for Chinese patent medicine and as a reference for healthcare professionals who need to systematically organize their knowledge of Chinese patent medicine. Readers are advised to first establish the concepts and principles in the general part before moving to the systematic part to compare specific products; chapters on classified management, contraindications, and adverse reactions deserve special marking for repeated reference in clinical practice or exam preparation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students of traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese materia medica, and related majors who need systematic course-based study of Chinese patent medicine
Clinicians and pharmacists who need to review rational use and classified management of Chinese patent medicine
Candidates preparing for traditional Chinese medicine qualification exams, using it as review material for the general framework and systematic product discussion
Teachers at medical and pharmaceutical institutions seeking a reference textbook organized by general introduction and systematic discussion

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking home-based self-medication plans
Readers who only want package-insert-style information on a single product
Beginners without basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine who expect a zero-prerequisite introduction

Reading tips

Read Chapters 1 through 7 of the general part first to clarify concepts, formulation principles, dosage forms, classified management, and contraindications before moving to the systematic part.
While reading the systematic part, take comparative notes against the therapeutic methods and rational use principles in the general part to avoid memorizing products in isolation.
Mark chapters on classified management, adverse reactions and countermeasures, and factors affecting efficacy for easy review in clinical practice or exam preparation.
For course study, read chapter by chapter according to the instructor's schedule and review the formulation and dosage form knowledge from the general part after completing each category of products.

版权信息
编委会名单
编写说明
上篇总论
第一章中成药学的概念及发展简史
第一节中成药学的概念
第二节中成药学的发展简史
第二章中成药的命名与分类
第一节中成药的命名
第二节中成药的分类
第三章中成药的组方原则与治法
第一节中成药的组方原则
第二节中成药与治法
第四章中成药的剂型与制备
第一节药物剂型的重要性与特点
第二节中成药的常见剂型与制备
第五章中成药的分类管理
第一节处方药与非处方药的基本概念及特点
第二节中药非处方药的遴选原则、临床分类及使用注意事项
第六章中成药的应用
第一节中成药合理应用的基本原则
第二节中成药的用法和用量
第三节中成药的用药禁忌
第四节中成药的不良反应
第七章影响中成药疗效的因素
第一节原药材质量与中成药疗效
第二节生产过程与中成药疗效
第三节剂型与中成药疗效
第四节生产及质量管理与中成药疗效
第五节临床应用与中成药疗效
下篇各论
第八章内科用中成药
第一节解表类
第二节泻下类
第三节清热类
第四节温里类
第五节补益类
第六节固涩类
第七节安神类
第八节开窍类
第九节理气类
第十节理血类
第十一节治风类
第十二节祛湿类
第十三节祛痰止咳平喘类
第十四节消导类
第十五节驱虫类
第九章外科用中成药
第一节解毒消肿类
第二节生肌敛疮类
第三节消核散结类
第四节清肠化痔类
第十章归科用中成药
第一节理血调经类
第二节祛湿止带类
第三节化瘀生新类
第四节通络下乳类
第五节除烦安神类
第六节活血消癥类
第十一章儿科用中成药
第一节解表类
第二节消食化滞类
第三节止咳平喘类
第四节扶正补虚类
第五节镇惊息风类
第十二章骨科用中成药
第一节疗伤止痛类
第二节接骨续筋类
第三节通络止痛类
第四节补肾壮骨类
第十三章五官科用中成约
第一节明目类
第二节聪耳类
第三节通鼻窍类
第四节利咽喉类
第五节清口腔类
第十四章皮肤科用中成药
第一节祛风止痒类
第二节清热祛湿类
第三节清热消痤类
第四节养血生发类
第五节杀虫止痒类
第十五章抗肿瘤中成药
第一节消癥散结类
第二节扶正抗癌类
索引中成药药名

FAQ

Is this book a textbook or a clinical medication manual?

It is a textbook organized into a general introduction and a systematic discussion. The general part systematically introduces basic knowledge, formulation principles, dosage form preparation, classified management, and clinical application of Chinese patent medicine, while the systematic part introduces Chinese patent medicines commonly used in modern clinical practice. It is better suited to course study and building a knowledge framework than to quick symptom-based lookup as a portable manual.

Can readers without a traditional Chinese medicine background understand it?

The general part starts from concepts, brief history, naming, and classification, and introduces formulation principles and therapeutic methods, offering some guidance. However, the systematic part involves specific Chinese patent medicines and traditional Chinese therapeutic terminology, so readers with no background at all may still find it challenging; it is advisable to acquire some basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine theory and Chinese materia medica concepts first.

Does the book cover a lot about medication safety?

The general part has a dedicated chapter on the application of Chinese patent medicine, including principles of rational use, usage and dosage, and contraindications, with emphasis on adverse reactions and countermeasures; another chapter discusses factors affecting efficacy. This content has direct reference value for safe medication and should not be skipped.

Is it suitable for exam preparation?

In terms of content, the general part covers concepts, development, naming and classification, formulation and therapeutic methods, dosage forms, classified management, application, and factors affecting efficacy, while the systematic part is organized around Chinese patent medicines commonly used in modern clinical practice; the structure is fairly complete and can serve as framework material for exam review. The specific scope and focus of any exam should still be based on that year's syllabus.

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About the author

陈子珺 Author

Chen Zijun's public information is limited; the only confirmed identity currently available is that of the author of the book Chinese Patent Medicine Pharmacy (2nd Edition). The book belongs to the field of medicine, and judging from its title, it likely covers the composition, efficacy, clinical application, and rational use of Chinese patent medicines, with a possible readership including students at medical and pharmaceutical institutions, clinical practitioners, and readers interested in Chinese patent medicines. Based on the available information, it is not possible to verify the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, professional positions, or other publications, so excessive speculation should be avoided in this introduction. As a textbook-style work, its revised second edition suggests a certain demand for it in relevant teaching or reference use. Overall, Chen Zijun's publicly visible writing profile is currently represented only by this single medical work, and readers who wish to understand the author's academic orientation and writing characteristics still need to consider the specific content of the book.

董志颖 Author

Dong Zhiying is an author about whom limited public information is available, and the verifiable details currently center on the work Chinese Patent Medicine Science (2nd Edition). Classified under medicine, the book can be inferred from its title to address the formulation principles, preparation techniques, quality control, and rational clinical use of Chinese patent medicines, making it a professional textbook or reference in the intersection of Chinese materia medica and pharmaceutical science. Because the author's biography, education, professional background, and research focus are not clearly documented, a full assessment of writing style and scholarly influence remains difficult. Based on the existing work, Dong Zhiying's writing shows the systematic features common to textbooks: it emphasizes a complete knowledge framework and clear definitions of concepts, helping students at medical and pharmaceutical institutions and related practitioners study chapter by chapter. The second edition also suggests revisions and improvements over the first, possibly reflecting ongoing changes in teaching and standards in the field of Chinese patent medicines. Overall, the author enters readers' view through a single medical textbook, and further writing and scholarly profile await more public information.