This is the eBook version of the third edition (October 2016) of the Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicines. The content is identical except for the use of color in the eVersion. The content describes the actions, indications, dosages and potential combinations of over 330 medicines. Since the first edition, published in 2000, the number of medicines available in the marketplace has expanded considerably. New companies have entered the market, and some previously available medicines have disappeared. Patent medicines are, for many practitioners, the cornerstone of herbal medicine practice. The author believes that patent medicines, carefully and correctly applied, can be as effective as raw herb decoctions for many common conditions. In addition they have numerous advantages, not the least of which are improved compliance, relatively low cost to the patient, and a high degree of quality control. The Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines is the most up to date text on what is actually available in the market and what is good and of good quality. It is an essential addition to the desk and bookshelf of all serious practitioners and students of Chinese medicine. In addition to the government registered medicines available in Australia, the details a number of classical prescriptions currently available only in the US and Europe. One of the nicest features of the text is its use of small icons in the left margin to indicate use information. Each formula is discussed in terms of its TCM Actions, Biomedical actions, Indications, Composition, Combinations, Dose and Method of Administration, and Cautions and Contraindications. A specially nice feature are the line drawings of persons illustrating elements of the patterns. These are often expressive of the adittudinal and psychological characteristics of those matching the pattern indicated.

This is a textbook on and compilation of 160 ready-made Chinese herbal medicines. Organized according to the same categories as Chinese formulas and prescriptions books, it discusses the ingredients, functions, indications, dosages, and contraindications of 160 medicines. These medicines and the companies that produce them have been selected not only for their clinical utility but also because they are free from heavy metals, pesticides, Western pharmaceuticals, or endangered species. The author also discusses how to combine these medicines to treat complex pattern presentations. There is an extensive symptom index and a formula index.

This book, designed for lay persons & health practitioners, presents modern & historical use of Chinese Herbal Medicines (Patent Medicines in pill form) for a variety of medical conditions & disorders. These include common cold, coughs, asthma, sports injuries, burns, skin disorders, digestive problems, chronic urinary problems, menstrual disorders, menopause, fatigue, insomnia, agitation, nervousness, etc. Many of these Patent Medicines have been in continuous use for over 1,000 years. Today, they are widely available over-the-counter in grocery stores & herb stores in Chinatowns in the U. S.; they are popular because they are inexpensive & usually have no side effects. They are not meant to replace medical advice. This book is organized so that the reader can easily take it to the herb store or Chinese grocery store, point to the appropriate picture, & readily locate the appropriate Patent Medicine box. Sample pictures of the boxes are presented, including both the English side & the Chinese side of the box. Over 175 Patent Medicines are presented. The book presumes no previous knowledge of Chinese Medicine & is designed to acquaint the reader with general uses of the Chinese herbs in pill form. Includes a complete modern medical index.

Chinese patent medicines are family and medical formulas rooted in an herbal tradition stretching back more than 5,000 years. Known as classical formulas because of their effectiveness and origins in antiquity, versions of most are now produced and marketed in the United States. This essential guide provides a transition from the use of Chinese-manufactured formulas to those manufactured in the United States and is intended to serve as a reader-friendly resource for everyone interested in this revolutionary branch of medicine.