Xie's Chinese Veterinary Herbology
Author | : Huisheng Xie |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2011-11-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781119949565 |
ISBN-13 | : 1119949564 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Xie's Chinese Veterinary Herbology serves as a practical guide to the theory and application of Chinese Herbal Medicine into veterinary practices. Divided into three parts, the book covers herbal materia medica used in treating various disorders and diseases, herbal formulas, and the clinical application of treatments. The book also outlines each herb's history, the formulation of herbal recipes, energetic actions, indications and contraindications of each formula, dosages, and clinical and pharmacological studies performed with herbal treatments. This text serves as an invaluable reference to veterinarians looking to expand treatment options.