General Introduction
Chapter 1 Origin and Development of Chinese Materia Medica
Chapter 2 Species，Production Sites and Harvest of Chinese Medicines
2.1 Species of Chinese Medicines
2.2 Production Sites of Chinese Medicines
2.3 Harvest of Chinese Medicines
2.3.1 Harvest of Plants
2.3.2 Collection of Animal and Mineral
Chapter 3 Chinese Medicine Processing
3.1 Purpose of Processing
3.2 Processing Methods
3.2.1 Purifying(凈制)
3.2.2 Cutting(切制)
3.2.3 Fire Processing( 炙)
3.2.4 Other Processing Methods
Chapter 4 Effect of Chinese Medicines
4.1 Basic Eftect of Chinese Medicines
4.2 Action of Chinese Medicines
4.2.1 Definition of Action
4.2.2 Classi6cation 0f Action
Chapter 5 Properties of Chinese Medicines
5.1 Four Properties
5.1.1 Definition of Four Properties
5.1.2 Determination of Four Properties
5.1.3 Clinical Significance of Four Properties
5.2 Five Flavors
5.2.1 Definition of Five F1avors
5.2.2 Relationship Between Five F1avors and Medical Action
5.2.3 Determination of Five F1avors
5.2.4 Clinical Significance of Five F1avors
5.3 Meridian Tropism
5.3.1 Definition of Meridian Tropism
5.3.2 Determination of Meridian Tropism
5.3.3 Clinical Significance of Meridian Tropism
5.4 Ascending，Descending，F(xiàn)loating and Sinking
5.4.1 Definition of Ascending，Descending，F(xiàn)loating and Sinking
5.4.2 Determination of Ascending，Descending，F(xiàn)loating and Sinking
5.4.3 Factors Affecting Ascending，Descending，F(xiàn)loating and Sinking
5.4.4 Clinical Significance of Medical Trend
5.5 ToxicilIV
5.5.1 Definition of Toxicity
5.5.2 Factors Affecting Toxicity
5.5.3 Preferred Attitude Towards Toxicity of Chinese Medicines
Chapter 6 Application of Chinese Medicines
6.1 Compatibility of Chinese Medicines(中藥配伍)
6.1.1 Purpose of Compatibility
6.1.2 Compatibility Relationship
6.1.3 Principle to Handle Compatibility
6.2 Medication COntraindicatiOns
6.2.1 Syndrome Medication Contraindications