Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition)

Name: Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 9787562498223

龙凤来 / 赵珍东Chongqing University Press · ChinaJul 2025

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Word count: 257K words
Chapters: 138
ISBN: 9787562498223

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Summary

This book is one of the series of planned textbooks for pharmaceutical technology programs in higher vocational colleges, divided into three parts: general introduction, monographs, and appendices. The general introduction covers the origin, development, producing areas, collection and processing of Chinese herbs, the actions and properties of Chinese herbs (including the four natures, five flavors, channel tropism, ascending, descending, floating and sinking, and toxicity), and the application of Chinese herbs. The monographs classify Chinese herbs by efficacy and systematically introduce the source, nature and flavor, channel tropism, efficacy and indications, and usage and dosage of Chinese herbs. The compilation adheres to the principle of "student-centered, practice-oriented, and sufficient for use." The content is designed based on the needs of students' job positions and the requirements of the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Skills Competition, grounded in practical application needs and better suited to cultivating the abilities of higher vocational students. It highlights scientific rigor, advanced content, and applicability, fully embodying the characteristics of higher vocational education. This book is suitable for students of Chinese pharmacy programs in higher vocational colleges, and can also serve as a textbook for students of other pharmaceutical and related programs as well as for on-the-job learning of pharmaceutical and health industry employees.

Editor's review

Published by Chongqing University Press and authored by Long Fenglai and Zhao Zhendong, both with deep backgrounds in teaching and practice of Chinese materia medica, Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition) is a professional textbook and reference tool whose core value lies in combining systematic coverage with practical application. The book has a clear structure: starting from basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and the properties and compatibility of Chinese materia medica, it details the sources, nature and flavor, channel tropism, actions and applications, usage and dosage, and modern research of hundreds of commonly used herbs, with particular attention to differential use and clinical precautions. Compared with the first edition, the second edition has updated and optimized its content and incorporated some new disciplinary advances, making the knowledge system more rigorous.

From an editorial perspective, the book's standout feature is its practical orientation. It is not a mere pile of theory but is closely tied to clinical practice; the sections on "applications" and "usage and dosage" in particular offer valuable guidance. The language is professional yet plain, and the appropriate use of images and text helps readers build an intuitive understanding of Chinese materia medica. For readers who need to study systematically or consult herbal knowledge in daily work, this is a reliable and comprehensive desk reference. Its value lies not only in imparting knowledge but also in cultivating a dialectical framework for thinking about herbal prescribing. That said, the book is highly specialized and requires some foundation or strong motivation to learn.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students and teachers at traditional Chinese medicine colleges and universities, as a core-course textbook or teaching reference
Clinical TCM physicians, pharmacists, and Chinese medicine practitioners, for daily reference and knowledge updating
TCM enthusiasts with a strong interest in Chinese medicine who wish to study systematically and in depth
Professional and technical personnel engaged in R&D, production, quality inspection, and related fields of Chinese materia medica

Not a good fit for

General readers with only occasional, scattered questions about wellness who seek quick, simple answers
Readers expecting highly narrative, entertaining popular books on Chinese medicine

Reading tips

Read the general introduction first to firmly grasp the basic theories of Chinese materia medica, then study the individual herbs chapter by chapter
Use the table of contents and index to look up specific herbs or conditions efficiently
Focus on comparative learning: group and compare herbs with similar actions or easily confused sources to deepen understanding

About the publisher

Chongqing University Press China · Founded in 1985

Chongqing University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas span social and cultural studies, industrial technology, finance and economics, medicine, social psychology, and theory. Judging from its catalog, the press publishes both academic works and popular science titles. Representative books include E. H. Gombrich's Shadows: The Depiction of Cast Shadows in Western Art, Magnesium-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials by Pan Fusheng et al., Research on China's Regional Spatial Development Models by Sun Jiuwen, and titles from the Gynecologic Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, such as the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Gynecologic Malignancies in China (2019) and Bipolar Disorder: What You and Your Family Need to Know. Its authors work in art history, materials science, regional economics, clinical medicine, and social research methods. Public information is limited, but its publishing profile combines academic translation, industrial technology, and practical medical guides.

版权信息
内容提要
高职高专制药技术类专业系列规划教材编委会
高职高专制药技术类专业系列规划教材参加编写单位
前言
总论部分
第1章中药的发展概况
1.1 中药的起源
1.2 中药学的发展
目标检测
第2章中药的产地、采集与炮制
2.1 中药的产地
2.2 中药的采集
2.3 中药的贮存
2.4 中药的炮制
目标检测
第3章中药的作用
3.1 中药的基本作用
3.2 中药的功效
第4章中药的性能
4.1 四气
4.2 五味
4.3 升降浮沉
4.4 归经
4.5 有毒无毒
点滴积累
目标检测
第5章中药的应用
5.1 中药的配伍
5.2 用药禁忌
5.3 中药的剂量
5.4 中药的用法
点滴积累
目标检测
各论部分
第6章解表药
6.1 发散风寒药
6.2 发散风热药
点滴积累
目标检测
第7章清热药
7.1 清热泻火药
7.2 清热燥湿药
7.3 清热解毒药
7.4 清热凉血药
7.5 清虚热药
点滴积累
目标检测
第8章泻下药
8.1 攻下药
8.2 润下药
8.3 峻下逐水药
点滴积累
目标检测
第9章祛风湿药
9.1 祛风湿散寒药
9.2 祛风湿清热药
9.3 祛风湿强筋骨药
点滴积累
目标检测
第10章化湿药
点滴积累
目标检测
第11章利水渗湿药
11.1 利水消肿药
11.2 利尿通淋药
11.3 利湿退黄药
点滴积累
目标检测
第12章温里药
点滴积累
目标检测
第13章理气药
点滴积累
目标检测
第14章消食药
点滴积累
目标检测
第15章止血药
15.1 凉血止血药
15.2 化瘀止血药
15.3 收敛止血药
15.4 温经止血药
点滴积累
目标检测
第16章活血化瘀药
16.1 活血止痛药
16.2 活血调经药
16.3 活血疗伤药
16.4 破血消癥药
点滴积累
目标检测
第17章化痰止咳平喘药
17.1 温化寒痰药
17.2 清化热痰药
17.3 止咳平喘药
点滴积累
目标检测
第18章安神药
18.1 重镇安神药
18.2 养心安神药
点滴积累
目标检测
第19章平肝息风药
19.1 平肝潜阳药
19.2 息风止痉药
点滴积累
目标检测
第20章开窍药
点滴积累
目标检测
第21章补虚药
21.1 补气药
21.2 补血药
21.3 补阳药
21.4 补阴药
点滴积累
目标检测
第22章驱虫药
点滴积累
目标检测
第23章收涩药
23.1 固表止汗药
23.2 敛肺涩肠药
23.3 固精缩尿止带药
点滴积累
目标检测
第24章外用药
点滴积累
目标检测
综合练习试题
综合练习试题（一）
综合练习试题（二）
附录
附录一特殊煎煮方法中药归类
附录二毒性中药及用法
参考答案
参考文献

FAQ

Is this book suitable for self-study by TCM enthusiasts with no background?

The book is systematic and professional and has some depth. Self-study may be challenging for readers with no background; it is advisable to first acquire some basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine (such as yin-yang and the five elements, zang-fu organs and meridians) before reading this book, which will make it easier to get started.

What are the main differences between the 2nd edition and the 1st edition?

The 2nd edition generally revises and updates the content, possibly including newly added recent research findings, improved discussion of certain herbs, and updated relevant standards or data, so that the content better fits current disciplinary development and practical needs. For specific details of additions and changes, see the preface or revision notes of the book.

Does this book include pictures of Chinese materia medica?

As a practical textbook, the book usually includes illustrations or photographs of some medicinal materials to help readers with morphological identification, but images are not the focus of the book; the core remains the textual discussion and theoretical analysis.

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龙凤来 Author

Long Feng lai is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only confirmed representative work is Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition), which is classified under medicine. Judging from the title and category, the book addresses the practical application of Chinese materia medica, likely centering on basic theories of Chinese medicine, knowledge of commonly used medicinal substances, and clinical use, while combining the systematic organization of a textbook with the convenience of a reference work. The fact that a second edition exists suggests the book was revised and improved after its first publication, giving it a certain value for study and reference. Since the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and academic experience are not publicly documented, further speculation about his or her life is inappropriate. Readers wishing to understand the author's writing style can begin directly with Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition) and observe its practical, well-organized approach.

赵珍东 Author

Currently, public information about Zhao Zhendong is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. According to the library holdings, Zhao Zhendong has one work, Practical Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition), which is classified under medicine and appears to be a practical textbook or reference book in the field of Chinese materia medica. From the title and classification, it can be inferred that the author's writing focuses on the systematic organization and practical application of knowledge in Chinese materia medica, intended for students at medical and pharmaceutical institutions or clinical readers, and likely covering basic theories of Chinese materia medica and the use of commonly applied medicinal substances. Owing to the limited available material, a more specific assessment of the author's writing style and academic influence is difficult; readers may consult the second edition itself for further understanding of its contribution to the teaching and popularization of Chinese materia medica.