The\u00a0Portable 3rd Edition\u00a0of\u00a0Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica\u00a0offers the same trusted, comprehensive content as the standard edition\u2014now in a more compact and flexible format, perfect for students, clinicians, and practitioners on the go.<\/p>\n
With detailed information on over\u00a0530 of the most frequently used herbs\u00a0in the Chinese pharmacopoeia, this book remains the definitive English-language reference for Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Drawing from both classical texts and modern clinical insights, it presents an unmatched depth of understanding, clarity, and practical application for the modern Western practitioner.<\/p>\n
Functional Organization for Practical Use:<\/strong> More than just a textbook, this portable edition serves as a\u00a0clinical companion, study guide, and trusted resource. It bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern application, offering a multidimensional understanding of herbal therapy that is\u00a0medically relevant, historically grounded, and practically useful.<\/p>\n Whether you’re working in clinic, studying for board exams, teaching a course, or researching herbs in-depth, this book will meet you where you are\u2014and support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n \u201cThis edition sets a new standard for Chinese herbal medicine in the West.\u201d REVIEWS: Carles Chace, L.Ac.<\/p>\n I use your book several times each day. It’s totally invaluable. Thank you for providing us all with such an indispensable tool. I’m immensely grateful! [The 3rd edition] sets a new standard of excellence for Chinese herbals. The level of scholarship in this book is a reminder of what is possible through a combination of intellect, integrity, and hard work. A ‘must’ for the clinic and the classroom.<\/p>\n Craig Mitchell, L.Ac.<\/p>\n A vastly improved edition. The commentary, comparisons, and new data on nomenclature and quality control all add considerably to previous editions and other versions of the Materia Medica. In particular, the descriptions of herbal individuality and applications which are rooted in traditional energetics and classical references are the great strength of this book.<\/p>\n The Journal of Chinese Medicine<\/p>\n CONTENTS: Find here a video about Fundamentals of Meridian Therapy in classical Japanese acupuncture. Order it here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18431,18433,32421,18404,32423],"class_list":{"0":"post-28525","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"book_author-stoeger-e-en","7":"product_cat-chinese-herbs-kampo","8":"product_cat-chinese-herbsmateria-medica","9":"product_cat-ggtm-kongress-en","10":"product_cat-tcmacupuncture-books","11":"product_cat-veranstaltungen-veterinaer-en","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/28525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=28525"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturmed.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=28525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nHerbs are grouped by therapeutic function, with summary tables and comparison charts to facilitate learning, differentiation, and clinical decision-making.
\nComprehensive Herbal Entries:<\/strong>
\nEach herb is listed with its pharmaceutical, botanical, pinyin, and family names, as well as common names in\u00a0Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English. Entries include taste, temperature, meridian associations, dosage, key characteristics, contraindications, and clinical cautions\u2014offering a clear and complete reference at a glance.
\nPractical Formulation Guidance:<\/strong>
\nActions and indications are presented alongside key combinations that illustrate how herbs work together in clinical formulas. References to classical and modern prescriptions offer valuable real-world context for use.
\nExpanded Clinical Commentary:<\/strong>
\nIn-depth notes enrich each entry with historical insights, differentiation from similar herbs, and explanations of pharmacological effects. This layered commentary helps deepen clinical understanding and therapeutic nuance.
\nProcessing & Preparation:
\nA dedicated section details processing methods (pao zhi), preparation techniques, and alternate names, along with traditional rationales for each approach. These insights are essential for both proper usage and safe application.
\nSafety and Quality Emphasis:<\/strong>
\nThis edition places a strong emphasis on herb identification and safety, including information on standardization, toxicology, adulterants, substitutions, and distinguishing quality grades.
\nRich Appendices & Cross-References:<\/strong>
\nIncludes full-color photo comparisons of authentic versus adulterated herbs, treatment tables organized by Z\u00e0ng-F\u01d4 pathology, the effects of taste combinations, and cross-indexes by Latin name, taxonomy, pinyin, and more. Detailed indices of herbs, formulas, and a general index further enhance accessibility.<\/p>\nA Modern Classic for Today\u2019s Practitioner<\/h2>\n
Praise for the Portable 3rd Edition:<\/h2>\n
\n\u201cThe clinical commentary alone is worth the price of the book.\u201d
\n\u201cEssential, engaging, and surprisingly readable\u2014it\u2019s a joy to study and a relief to reference.\u201d
\nCompact in size, expansive in scope\u2014Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Portable 3rd Edition)\u00a0is the ideal companion for herbalists and students who want deep knowledge in a format that fits into everyday practice.<\/p>\n
\nThe new 3rd edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica raises the bar on the practice of herbal medicine in the West. Its commentaries on individual herbs and their combinations provide a wealth of practical information previously unavailable in English. The book is not just informative, it’s fun to read.<\/p>\n
\nChristine Leon, Head, Chinese Medicinal Plants Authentication & Conservation Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens<\/p>\n
\nPreface
\nIntroduction
\nHerbs that Release the Exterior
\nHerbs that Clear Heat
\nDownward-Draining Herbs
\nHerbs that Drain Dampness
\nHerbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
\nHerbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing
\nAromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
\nHerbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
\nHerbs that Regulate the Qi
\nHerbs that Regulate the Blood
\nHerbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
\nTonifying Herbs
\nHerbs that Stabilize and Bind
\nSubstances that Calm the Spirit
\nAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
\nSubstances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
\nHerbs that Expel Parasites
\nSubstances for Topical Application
\nObsolete Substances
\nTable 1 Herbs Associated with Pathologies of the Five Yin Organs
\nTable 2 Summary Table of Herb Actions and Indications
\nTable 3 The Effects of Taste Combinations
\nAppendix 1 Guide to Pronunciation
\nAppendix 2 Table of Chinese Dynasties
\nAppendix 3 Glossary
\nAppendix 4 Sample Photographs: Adulterants & Quality Issues
\nAppendix 5 Table of Authors
\nAppendix 6 Historical and Source Text Bibliography
\nAppendix 7 Translators bibliography
\nAppendix 8 Cross Reference of Pharmaceutical Names with Previous Edition
\nHerb and formula index
\nPinyin-pharmaceutical cross reference
\nEnglish-pharmaceutical cross reference
\nJapanese-pharmaceutical cross reference
\nKorean-pharmaceutical cross reference
\nBotanical, zoological, and mineral index
\nGeneral index<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"