Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a modern pharmacology text on herbs and prescriptions. Unlike some older texts this fine reference book includes many features not found elsewhere. It includes photographic pictures of each herb and provides in both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. The chemical composition is badly needed as both modern pharmacists and patients alike need to know what they are dealing with, other than just exotic PinYin names. The pharmacological interactions and author's comments are also welcomed as the effectiveness from modern clinical studies are required in any modern medical book. The only inconvenience I found is that the constant use of this 1200+ page book caused sore on my thumb and fingers. As more and more updates are added, frequent users would prefer a digital source (e.g., XHTML, XML etc) to get the latest update. The advantage of hypertext will allow one to navigate quickly with the click of a mouse without having to flip through pages or using indices. At present, 23% of medical professionals are now using an online source and it is expected more and more will do so to stay current. In sum, this is a highly useful book which will get to its place.

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Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology integrates contemporary understanding of the ancient practice of Chinese herbal medicine with essential safety information for a context in which use of pharmaceutical and traditional medicines is increasingly integrated in the treatment of illness. In 1,266 information-packed pages, this text offers healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators and students information for a lifetime of learning and practice: 670 in-depth herb monographs; 1150 photographs, classic line drawings, and chemical structure diagrams; far-reaching insights from academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals; traditional uses and combinations, dosages, toxicology, cautions and contraindications; safety index, herb-drug interactions, clinical studies and research; and more.

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The Warrior As Healer:A Martial Arts Herbal for Power, Fitness, and Focus Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading the review by James Ramholz, I'd like to make a few comments.
He is correct in stating that all of the herbal formulas used in this book were taken from other sources that are readily available on Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, all of the sources for formulas used were written by professional Chinese medical practitioners for Chinese medical practitioners. Meaning, they were highly confusing to the layman. The purpose of writing the book the Warrior as Healer was to introduce herbal formulas to martial artists in a comprehensive informative and user-friendly fashion, it was not written for other medical professionals.
All of the formulas in the book were offered in their original traditional forms. Mr. Ramholz's comments about a particular ingredient (Zhu Sha) or cinnabar while true, have only come to light subsequent to the writing of this book. I might add that I share his concerns and agree that Zhu Sha can be left out of the formulas without compromising the efficacy of the formula.
In the last 2 years it has been my experience that once the toxicity of Zhu Sha was confirmed, the great majority of Chinese herb shops no longer sell this particular ingredient.
As for the comment regarding Hu Gu/tiger bone I devoted a chapter to the discussion of this ingredient, going into detail about the pros and cons of using tiger bone and other animal by-products.
The only divergence of opinion appears to occur with his recommending the substitution of raccoon and pig gallbladder for bear's gallbladder. My personal position and the general policy of my Chinese herb company (Treasures From the Sea of Chi) is that I reject the killing of any animal for harvesting organs and body parts without exception.

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A comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to the herbal formulas traditionally used in martial arts for healing injuries, increasing vitality, and focusing meditation.
' Over 100 authentic Chinese formulas.

' Complete instructions for preparing your own decoctions, medicinal wines, pills, and salves.

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Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted "comprehensive" in my TCM formulas book, and thanks to Chen & Chen's "Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications", I got it. The best things about it: lists literal formula names, alternate names, original source with original prep instructions and modern ones, clinical manifestations typical for appropriate use and applications thereof, detailed explanation of the formula and all ingredients, a quick-glance chart for each formula, modifications, cautions/contraindications, pharmacological effects, clinical studies and research (example: "Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang" discusses clinical studies done on its effectiveness for 4 different types of gastritis/peptic ulcers/GERD/upper GI bleeding/morning sickness/infantile indigestion/gastroptosis/gastroenteritis/stomach pain/abdominal pain/IBS/ulcerative colitis/diarrhea/cholecystitis and cholelithiasis/hepatitis/renal failure/stress and depression), herb-drug interaction(!), toxicology, and comparisons of similar formulas. YAY!

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Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications by John K Chen and Tina T Chen. Hardcover book: 1660 pages, 680 Formulas. Dimensions: 7.75 x 11. Following the highly acclaimed Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Dr. John Chen and Tina Chen present to you the long awaited companion volume, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications takes the next step in presenting not only the traditional usage of Chinese herbal formulas, but a combined perspective of the pharmacological effects of formulas themselves with clinically relevant research evidence. As competencies in multiple healthcare disciplines continue to be raised the need for integrative understandings rise with it. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications brings together Chinese Herbal Medicine and expands this with the pharmaceutical effects and clinical research findings to use herbal medicines exclusively or in combination with the allopathic medicine. Enhancing the understanding of herbs and herbal formulas from multiple perspectives, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications is a resource for improved patient care and therapeutic outcome.OUTSTANDING FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications Comprehensive explanation of the pharmacology of herbal medicinal formulas, and concurrent uses of herbal formulas and pharmaceuticals Documentation from clinical studies and published research Profiles of the doctors without whom there would be no Chinese medicine: insights into the historical context and backgrounds of those famous individuals who shaped our understanding of disease patterns, treatment strategies and herbal formulas. Contributions from over 100 academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals who reviewed the text before publication, to complement the work of the authors.PLUS Detailed traditional and modern uses, preparation, administration, dosages, combinations, cautions, contraindications and toxicology Authors comments drawn from clinical experience Appendices on herbal medicine for pregnancy and postpartum careand much more

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