Ebook: The pharmacology of Chinese herbs

"The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, Second Edition presents the chemical composition, pharmacological action, toxicity, and therapeutic value of 473 herbs - providing a singular correlation between Western pharmacology and the teachings of traditional Chinese medicine. This second edition includes new discussions on immune activity and autoimmune diseases and the effect of herbs on fertility/infertility. This edition serves as an exceptional resource for pharmacologists, physicians interested in herbal medicine, and toxicologists."--BOOK JACKET. Read more... Content: A brief history of Chinese medicine -- The cardiovascular system -- The nervous system -- Alimentary system -- Respiratory system -- Genitourinary system -- Hemapoietic system -- Endocrine system -- Chemotherapy -- Appendix : Chinese equivalents of names of herbs. Abstract: "The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, Second Edition presents the chemical composition, pharmacological action, toxicity, and therapeutic value of 473 herbs - providing a singular correlation between Western pharmacology and the teachings of traditional Chinese medicine. This second edition includes new discussions on immune activity and autoimmune diseases and the effect of herbs on fertility/infertility. This edition serves as an exceptional resource for pharmacologists, physicians interested in herbal medicine, and toxicologists."--BOOK JACKET