Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines: The Clinical Desk Reference

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CHINESE HERBAL PATENT MEDICINES is the long-awaited revision of Jake Fratkin's Chinese Herbal Patent Formulas (1987). It offers a complete listing of 1280 herbal products from mainland China that are available in North America. This CLINICAL DESK REFERENCE is a complete guide, providing a practical resource for acupuncturists, herbalists, naturopaths, as well as western doctors and veterinarians practicing natural medicine. • A complete listing of 1280 products with 850 formula descriptions. • Each product contains energetic applications, symptoms, clinical comments, cautions, and ingredient percentages. • Includes over 550 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) level products: Plum Flower, Herbal Times, Minshan, Bio Essence and Tanglong. • 80 pages of color photos with Chinese characters for identification of 1150 products. • A complete listing of California Food and Drug Branch toxicology reports on heavy metals, added pharmaceuticals, and pesticides, as well as a listing of endangered wildlife. • Eighteen indexes, including herbal and medical glossaries in Chinese, herbal cross reference of 675 herbs, and source medical classics of the formulas.
ASIN: 0962607843
VSKU: DBV.0962607843.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Fratkin, Jake Paul
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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