Chinese drugs of plant origin : chemistry, pharmacology, and use in traditional and modern medicine /

Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years by a largepopulation. It arose from the experiences of the Chinese people in their struggle against various diseases. Medicinal materials of plant origin constitute a key topic in the treatment of disease according to traditional Chin...

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Main Author: Tang, W. (Weici)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Eisenbrand, Gerhard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, [1992]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years by a largepopulation. It arose from the experiences of the Chinese people in their struggle against various diseases. Medicinal materials of plant origin constitute a key topic in the treatment of disease according to traditional Chinese medicine, and are currently still serving many ofthe health needs of the Chinese people. The book provides information on recent advances and perspectives for future research into Chinese medicinal material. This information may be of value for the developmentof new drugs and may stimulate further investigations. The descriptions focus on the chemical constituents and the most important biological activities. Toxicological aspects, especially those relating to mutagenic and carcinogenic activities, are also given consideration.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 1056 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783642737398 (electronic bk.)
3642737390 (electronic bk.)