Medicina herbal china: Materia médica (3.ª edición portátil)

What is Chinese Materia Medica?

The Chinese Materia Medica is the classic compendium of substances used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This reference work, in its third portable edition, gathers essential knowledge on hundreds of herbs, minerals, and other ingredients that form the basis of Chinese herbal medicine. It is an indispensable tool for students, practitioners, and herbalists seeking a clear and updated guide.

Book content and structure

This edition, written by Dan Bensky, Steve Clavey, and Erich Stoger, with illustrations by Lilian Lai Bensky, organizes substances by categories according to their therapeutic function. Each entry includes:

• Chinese and Latin name of the plant.
• Nature and flavor according to the five elements theory.
• Entering meridians and main actions.
• Traditional indications and clinical applications.
• Recommended dosage and preparation methods.
• Relevant precautions and contraindications.

With over 500 monographs, it is one of the most comprehensive resources in a compact format.

Who is this work for?

This book is aimed at:

• Students of Chinese medicine who need a quick reference manual.
• Acupuncture and herbal medicine professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of herbs.
• Herbalists and naturopaths interested in Chinese tradition.
• Researchers looking for a reliable reference on medicinal plants.

Its portable design makes it ideal for carrying to class, to the clinic, or to the field.

Features of the third portable edition

This updated edition offers:

• Flexible, lightweight, and resistant flexibound format, easy to carry.
• New monographs and revisions based on modern research.
• Improved indexes that allow for quick location of any substance.
• Cross-references with formulas and syndromes.
• Appendices on herb preparation, dosage, and safety.

More than 1600 pages condense the knowledge of the Chinese pharmacopoeia into a single volume.

How to make the most of this resource

To get the most out of this work, it is recommended to:

• Use it as a complement to theoretical TCM texts.
• Consult it during clinical practice to verify interactions or dosages.
• Study the monographs by categories to understand the logic of Chinese herbal medicine.
• Combine it with other works in the series, such as Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies.

This book is not intended to replace professional training, but to serve as a support in learning and daily practice.

Precautions and responsible use

The information contained in this work is for educational and reference purposes. Before using any herb, consult a qualified health professional. Dosages and applications must be adapted to each patient. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Chinese herbal medicine requires deep knowledge; its improper use can cause adverse effects.