Chinese Materia Medica (13th Five-Year Plan)

Name: Chinese Materia Medica (13th Five-Year Plan)
ISBN: 9787513224345

周祯祥 / 唐德才China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaDec 2019

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Word count: 437K words
Chapters: 88
ISBN: 9787513224345

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Summary

This textbook was jointly completed by professors and experts who have long taught Chinese Materia Medica at traditional Chinese medicine colleges and universities across the country. The book is divided into three main parts: general introduction, individual drugs, and appendices. It systematically introduces concepts related to Chinese medicines and Chinese materia medica, the basic theories and knowledge of Chinese medicines, and more than 500 commonly used clinical Chinese medicines. Building on previous editions of the Chinese Materia Medica textbook, the book strives to achieve breakthroughs in concepts and approaches and to innovate in format and content. It is a distinctive, high-level Chinese Materia Medica textbook suitable for use by all specialties in traditional Chinese medicine colleges and universities nationwide.

Editor's review

As a textbook in the 13th Five-Year Plan for higher education in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector, this volume is a collaborative work by teachers who have long taught Chinese Materia Medica at multiple institutions. It is structured into three parts—general introduction, specific discussions, and appendix—first establishing the basic concepts and theories of Chinese materia medica and the discipline of Chinese materia medica, then introducing more than 500 commonly used clinical Chinese medicines, helping readers build an overall framework from theory to individual drugs. Its value lies in carrying forward the knowledge lineage of previous editions while making adjustments in philosophy, structure, and content. It is suitable as a main classroom text for students of all specialties in higher TCM institutions, and also as a desk reference for exam preparation or for readers who need to systematically organize their knowledge of Chinese materia medica. When reading, it is advisable to understand the theoretical points of the general introduction in relation to the specific drugs in the specific discussions, and to use the appendix for review and to identify gaps, avoiding merely memorizing drug entries while neglecting the theoretical throughline.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students of all specialties in higher TCM institutions who need to systematically study the Chinese Materia Medica course.
Those preparing for TCM-related examinations who need to organize the basic theories of Chinese materia medica and commonly used drugs.
Clinical TCM physicians or pharmaceutical practitioners seeking a desk reference for consultation and knowledge updating.
Learners interested in the theoretical system of Chinese materia medica who wish to gain an introduction following the textbook's structure.

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking popular science or health-preserving reading who lack professional study preparation.
Those who only want to look up single-drug folk remedies and are unwilling to systematically understand Chinese materia medica theory.
Readers engaged in research outside the TCM field who merely need a general overview of cultural knowledge.

Reading tips

First read through the general introduction to grasp the basic theories and concepts of Chinese materia medica, then proceed to the specific discussions to study drugs category by category.
When studying the specific discussions, relate the actions and applications of drugs to the theories in the general introduction, and take notes that connect theory with drugs.
Use the appendix for periodic review, organize commonly used drugs by category, and regularly identify and fill gaps.
Beyond classroom study, read chapter by chapter according to course progress to avoid piling up memorization all at once.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
专家指导委员会
编审专家组
前言
编写说明
总论
第一章绪言
第一节中药与中药学相关概念
第二节中药的起源与发展沿革
第二章中药的产地与采制
第一节中药的产地
第二节中药的采集
第三节中药的炮制
第三章中药的功效
第一节对证功效
第二节对症功效
第三节对病功效
第四章中药的性能
第一节四气
第二节五味
第三节升降浮沉
第四节归经
第五节毒性
第五章中药的应用
第一节配伍
第二节用药禁忌
第三节剂量
第四节用法
各论
第六章解表药
第一节发散风寒药
第二节发散风热药
第七章清热药
第一节清热泻火药
第二节清热燥湿药
第三节清热解毒药
第四节清热凉血药
第五节清虚热药
第八章泻下药
第一节攻下药
第二节润下药
第三节峻下逐水药
第九章祛风湿药
第一节祛风寒湿药
第二节祛风湿热药
第三节祛风湿强筋骨药
第十章化湿药
第十一章利水渗湿药
第一节利水消肿药
第二节利尿通淋药
第三节利湿退黄药
第十二章温里药
第十三章行气药
第十四章消食药
第十五章驱虫药
第十六章止血药
第一节凉血止血药
第二节化瘀止血药
第三节收敛止血药
第四节温经止血药
第十七章活血化瘀药
第一节活血止痛药
第二节活血调经药
第三节活血疗伤药
第四节破血消癥药
第十八章化痰药
第一节温化寒痰药
第二节清化热痰药
第十九章止咳平喘药
第二十章安神药
第二十一章平抑肝阳药
第二十二章息风止痉药
第二十三章开窍药
第二十四章补虚药
第一节补气药
第二节补阳药
第三节补血药
第四节补阴药
第二十五章收涩药
第一节固表止汗药
第二节敛肺涩肠药
第三节固精缩尿止带药
第二十六章涌吐药
第二十七章攻毒杀虫止痒药
第二十八章拔毒化腐生肌药
附录一：历代主要本草简介
附录二：中药名拼音索引
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FAQ

Is this book suitable for self-study by readers who are not TCM majors?

This book is a textbook for higher TCM institutions and assumes that readers already have some background in professional coursework; the terminology and theoretical density are relatively high. Non-professional readers who try to self-study out of mere interest may encounter barriers in the concepts of the general introduction and the drug system of the specific discussions. If there is a genuine need, it is advisable to first acquire basic knowledge of TCM foundational theory, then proceed chapter by chapter, and use it alongside course instruction or teacher explanation.

In what order should the general introduction and the specific discussions be read?

It is advisable to read the general introduction first to master the basic concepts and theories of Chinese materia medica and the discipline of Chinese materia medica, then proceed to the specific discussions to study individual drugs. When reading the specific discussions, one can refer back at any time to the theoretical points in the general introduction, understanding the drugs' actions and applications within the theoretical framework. This is more effective than memorizing drug entries in isolation and also facilitates later review.

The book includes a large number of commonly used Chinese medicines; how can one avoid being unable to remember them?

There is no need to try to memorize them all at once. One can study in batches according to the categories in the specific discussions, summarize after finishing each category, and compare and organize drugs with similar actions; use the appendix to identify gaps and review regularly. Building memory on theoretical understanding and a classification framework is more reliable than rote memorization and better fits the knowledge structure designed in the textbook.

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About the author

周祯祥 Author

Zhou Zhenxiang — public information about this author is limited, and the name appears chiefly in connection with textbooks and reference works on Chinese materia medica. The library holds four of his works: Chinese Materia Medica (13th Five-Year Plan), Bencao Gouxuan, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, and Chinese Materia Medica Quick Notes. They fall mainly into the categories of examination preparation and medicine. Judging from these titles, his writing serves the teaching, clinical, and exam-preparation needs of Chinese materia medica: a textbook aligned with the 13th Five-Year Plan, a work on materia medica literature and drug textual research in Bencao Gouxuan, a clinical reference in Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, and a memory aid in the quick-notes volume. Overall, his works combine systematic coverage with practicality and offer useful reference value for teaching support and exam preparation in Chinese materia medica.

唐德才 Author

Tang Decai is an author in the field of Chinese medical books, though publicly available information about him is limited; details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and specific career history remain unknown. According to the library holdings, he has two works, namely Chinese Materia Medica (13th Five-Year Plan) and Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, both of which are textbooks or clinical reference readings on Chinese materia medica. His writing centers on the basic theories and clinical applications of Chinese materia medica, serving scenarios such as medical education, exam review, and clinical practice, and is commonly categorized under exams and medicine. The works reflect the systematic and standardized style of textbooks, with clear organization of knowledge entries for easy reference and mastery. Since verifiable personal information is scarce, no speculation should be made about his academic background or positions; readers may mainly rely on the above two works to understand his contribution to the teaching and popularization of Chinese materia medica.