Preface

This book provides an overview of the origin,culture, producing area, collection, storage,processing, compatibility, nature and flavor, channel entry, dosage form, dosage and administration,taboos, etc., of traditional Chinese medicine, and divides the commonly used traditional Chinese medicinals into three categories： Chinese medicinals used for both medicine and food, Chinese medicinals used for healthcare food, precious Chinese medicinals.33 commonly used healthcare Chinese medicinals are carefully selected by an experienced team of experts. Each medicinal is subdivided into topics such as Drug Selection by the Pharmacist, Efficacy Told by the Doctor, Diet Therapy Recommended by the Doctor, etc. It is rich in content and vivid in language,and strives to give consideration to practicality and effectiveness, so as to facilitate the spread and development of traditional Chinese medicine culture both home and abroad. This book is compiled in both Chinese and English, overseas readers can quickly get started, walk into, understand and use simple common traditional Chinese medicinals while systematically and comprehensively understanding Chinese materia medica. By reading this book, readers can not only learn Chinese herbal culture, but also master the basic healthcare knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine to guide daily diet therapy and health preservation.

Although this book has been published, it is only a valuable introduction. We expect readers to correct the shortcomings and mistakes of this book in time. Your help and encouragement are the driving force for our progress.

Editorial Board of Chinese Materia Medica

June 2023