ISSN:
1573-739X
Keywords:
Books
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Drug screening
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Drugs, Chinese herbal
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Education
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History of medicine
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Medicine, Chinese traditional
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Pharmacology
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Quality control
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Research
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, and massage are the three major constituent parts of traditional Chinese medicine. Although acupuncture is well known in many Western countries, Chinese herbal medicine, the most important part of traditional Chinese medicine, is less well known in the West. This article gives a brief introduction to the written history, theory, and teaching of Chinese herbal medicine in China. It also describes modern scientific research into and the quality control of Chinese herbal medicines in China. Some examples of how new drugs derived from Chinese herbs have been developed on the basis of traditional therapeutic experience are presented. Finally, the situation of Chinese herbal medicine in the West is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01872386
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