Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica
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Summary
This book is edited by Professor Sun Jianning and is intended for programs in Chinese pharmacy, Chinese medicine, nursing, and related fields.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacy, Chinese materia medica, and related programs at TCM institutions, for use as a core course textbook or in-depth reference.
- Researchers and professionals engaged in Chinese medicine R&D, pharmacological research, or drug registration who need to systematically master modern pharmacological knowledge of Chinese materia medica.
- Clinical TCM practitioners or pharmacists who wish to deepen their understanding of the mechanisms of the herbs they use in order to optimize clinical treatment plans.
- Enthusiasts and interdisciplinary learners with a strong interest in the modernization of TCM and some background in biology or medicine.
Not a good fit for
- General readers seeking only simple home medication guides or folk health remedies who lack basic medical or pharmaceutical background.
- Readers who expect quick, fragmented knowledge about Chinese herbs and cannot accept a systematic, academically rigorous writing style.
Reading tips
- Reading in chapter order is recommended: first master the core concepts and research approaches in the general section, then proceed to the specific drugs in the materia medica section, so as to build a complete knowledge system.
- While reading, consult the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and classic formulas to compare and understand the pharmacological similarities and differences between single herbs and compound formulas, deepening modern understanding of TCM compatibility principles.
- Pay particular attention to the 'Summary and Outlook' section at the end of each chapter, which helps grasp the current research landscape, points of controversy, and future directions in the field, and inspires critical thinking.
About the publisher
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.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 北京中医药大学特色教材系列《中药药理学》编委会
- 北京中医药大学特色教材总编审委员会
- 编写说明
- 前言
- 总论
- 第一章 绪论
- 第一节 中药药理学的学科任务和研究内容
- 第二节 中药药理学的发展简史
- 第三节 中药药理学发展展望
- 第二章 中药药性的现代药理研究
- 第一节 中药四气的现代药理研究
- 第二节 中药五味的现代药理研究
- 第三节 中药归经理论的现代药理研究
- 第四节 中药毒性的现代药理研究
- 第三章 影响中药药理作用的因素
- 第一节 药物因素
- 第二节 机体因素
- 第三节 环境因素
- 第四章 中药药理作用的特点和研究方法
- 第一节 中药药理作用的特点
- 第二节 中药及复方配伍研究
- 第三节 中药药动学研究
- 第四节 中药药理研究中病证动物模型的应用
- 各论
- 第五章 解表药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第六章 清热药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第七章 泻下药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第八章 祛风湿药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第九章 芳香化湿药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十章 利水渗湿药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十一章 温里药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十二章 理气药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十三章 消食药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十四章 止血药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十五章 活血化瘀药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十六章 化痰、止咳、平喘药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十七章 安神药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十八章 平肝息风药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第十九章 开窍药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第二十章 补虚药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 第二十一章 收涩药
- 第一节 概 述
- 第二节 常用药物
- 第三节 常用方剂
- 附录 英文缩略词表
- 主要参考文献
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About the author
Sun Jianning is a medical book author about whom limited public information is available. Two works by this author are held in the collection: Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica and Pharmacology Exercise Book (New Century Fourth Edition). Judging from these titles, Sun's writing centers on pharmacology, combining a systematic treatment of the pharmacology of Chinese medicines with exercises designed to reinforce pharmacological knowledge. The works are commonly classified under medicine and examinations, suggesting that the content serves both professional teaching in medical and pharmaceutical schools and exam preparation and review. Overall, Sun Jianning's compilations emphasize the practical pairing of textbooks with exercise materials, with a clear and accessible structure suited to students and exam-oriented readers in related fields.
