Chinese Medicinal Herbs. A Classic Work on Pharmacology

A modern edition of the classic work by the Chinese healer of the 16th century, Li Shizhen, "Materia Medica" ("Ben Cao"), is presented for the readers' attention. It summarizes the rich experience of folk medicine in the field of phytotherapy. The book, which holds significant historical and practical interest, details the beneficial properties of medicinal plants and healing substances, and discusses the forms and methods of application of natural healing preparations traditionally used in the East, which are increasingly of interest to European medical professionals.