The history of Chinese Materia Medica and the use of common Chinese medical materials Content summary vPart 1 The history of Chinese Materia Medica vPart 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials Part 1 The history of CMM vThe Chinese Materia Medica (CMM) is used, under the guidance of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories, for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the human body and mind, and for health protection and keeping in good health. vTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory developed and expanded mainly from practice and experience. vAs early as 4000 years ago, the ancient Chinese created primitive medicine in their struggle with nature and diseases. Part 1 The history of CMM vIn finding food, the ancient Chinese soon understood that some food could relieve or even eliminate some diseases. vThus, this was the origin of development and application of Chinese herbal medicine. vSo most of the CMM has originated from natural products; however, some of them are a result of chemical and biological products. Part 1 The history of CMM vToday, there are still some food to be used as drugs . vFor example :Chinese Yam Rhizome vIt is not only a delicious food material but also is a Chinese herbal medicine . Blueberry-yam (A delicious Chinese food) Part 1 The history of CMM vFor several thousand years, the Chinese nation has utilized Chinese Materia Medica as the main method of preventing and treating disease. vThroughout the formation and development of the China nation, there has been an evolution and continuing integration of blends of materia medicas. Part 1 The history of CMM From the Tang dynasty, the Chinese Materia Medica has spread beyond Chinas boundaries into Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other countries and they have received and utilized it; so the Chinese Materia Medica not only belongs to the Chinese nation, but also is shared by other nations. Part 1 The history of CMM vMost of the CMM being comprised of plants ,historically there has been such a saying that “plants are the root of the CMM.” vAs a result, the CMM has often been called “Bencao” (herbal medicine), from ancient times. Part 1 The history of CMM vAfter thousand of years of development, The Traditional Chinese medicine is a very important part of medicine system in China. vThe Chinese Materia Medica as an important tool for disease prevention and control of the Chinese people. Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials v1.Sources and collection of Chinese materia medica v1.1 Place of origin v1.2 Collection Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials v2.Processing of Chinese materia medica v2.1 Purposes of processing Chinese materia medica v2.2 Methods of processing Chinese materia medica Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials v Radix Ginseng vActions v1.It is an effective medicinal herb for invigorating qi (Qi is one of the basic substances constituting the body) and saving collapse. 2.It can be strengthen constitution to improve the body resistance to diseases. 3.It can be calm the mind to promote intelligence . Ginseng Root vUsage and Dosage:510g is used in decoction vNow its injection is used in clinic for emergency treatment. vNote: Turnip and tea should be avoided in the course of treatment in case they affect its tonic effect. Chrysanthemum Flower vActions 1.Expel wind (Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the reasons that cause the disease) and clear away heat Indicated for : Exterior syndrome due to wind-heat or seasonal febrile diseases at early stage. (fever, slightly aversion to cold, headache, cough) Chrysanthemum Flower vActions 2.Clear away liver-fire (Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the reasons that cause the disease) to improve vision Indicated for (1) Dizziness and headache due to liver-fire. (2) Reddish, swollen and painful eyes due to wind and heat attacking or hyperactivity of liver-fire. 3. Clear away heat and eliminate toxin Indicated for carbuncle-abscess Chrysanthemum Flower vUsage and Dosage: 510g soaked in water to drink . Chrysanthemum Tea Licorice Root vActions v1.Resolve phlegm to relive cough v2.Relieve spasm and alleviate pain v3.Clear away heat and toxin v4.Regulate medicinal nature Licorice Root vUsage: Licorice is often used together with other Chinese medical materials. vLicorice is a Chinese medicine practitioners use one of the highest frequency of a drug Honeysuckle flower vActions v1.Clear away heat and remove toxin v2.Cool the blood to stop dysentery for blood dysentery of heat-toxin type v3.Eliminating summer-heat by cooling Honeysuckle flower vUsage: Honeysuckle flower is often used together with other drugs. Fructus Jujubae vActions v1.Replenish qi Indicated for Spleen deficiency syndrome v2.Nourish blood Indicated for Sallowness due to blood deficiency, hysteria v3.Induce tranquilization Fructus Jujubae vUsage and Dosage: 615g Cleave first and the