Illustrated Dictionary
of Chinese Medicinal Herbs
By Wee Yeow Chin & Hsuan Keng. 180 pg., 9" x 10" hardback.
Here is a superb guide and reference book of Chinese Medicinal Herbs. Each
entry of a plant includes: the generic name, botanical family & scientific
name; common & Chinese names; information about the plant including
the origin of scientific & common names, its physical attributes &
any interesting anecdote or history; research results if any; usage other
than its use in Chinese medicine; parts of the plant used in Chinese medicine
& the purpose of use. |