Part 1 The history of CMM


Most of the CMM being comprised of plants ,historically there has been such a saying that “plants are the root of the CMM.” As a result, the CMM has often been called “Bencao” (herbal medicine), from ancient times.

Chrysanthemum Flower
Actions 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

Fructus Jujubae

Usage and Dosage: 6~15g Cleave first and then place into the decoction
Licorice Root
Usage: Licorice is often used together with other Chinese medical materials. Licorice is a Chinese medicine practitioners use one of the highest frequency of a drug

Chrysanthemum Flower

Usage and Dosage: 5~10g soaked in water to drink .
Chrysanthemum Tea
Licorice Root



Actions 1.Resolve phlegm to relive cough 2.Relieve spasm and alleviate pain 3.Clear away heat and toxin 4.Regulate medicinal nature

Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials 2.Processing of Chinese materia medica 2.1 Purposes of processing Chinese materia medica 2.2 Methods of processing Chinese materia medica
Honeysuckle flower

Usage: Honeysuckle flower is often used together with other drugs.
Fructus Jujubae
Actions 1.Replenish qi Indicated for Spleen deficiency syndrome 2.Nourish blood Indicated for Sallowness due to blood deficiency, hysteria 3.Induce tranquilization
From the Tang dynasty, the Chinese Materia Medica has
spread beyond China’s 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.
Chrysanthemum Flower
Actions 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)

Throughout 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

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Part 1 The history of CMM



Today, there are still some food to be used as drugs . For example :Chinese Yam Rhizome It is not only a delicious food material but also is a Chinese herbal medicine .


As early as 4000 years ago, the ancient Chinese created primitive medicine in their struggle with nature and diseases.
Part 1 The history of CMM

In finding food, the ancient Chinese soon understood that some food could relieve or even eliminate some diseases. Thus, this was the origin of development and application of Chinese herbal medicine. So most of the CMM has originated from natural products; however, some of them are a result of chemical and biological products.

The 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 1.Sources and collection of Chinese materia medica 1.1 Place of origin 1.2 Collection
Blueberry-yam (A delicious Chinese food)
Part 1 The history of CMM

For several thousand years, the Chinese nation has utilized Chinese Materia Medica as the main method of preventing and treating disease.

Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials


Radix Ginseng
Actions
1.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
The history of Chinese Materia Medica and the use of common Chinese medical materials
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Part 1 The history of Chinese Materia Medica Part 2 The use of common Chinese Medical Materials
diseases.
3.It can be calm the mind to promote intelligence .
Ginseng Root

Usage and Dosage:5~10g is used in decoction Now its injection is used in clinic for emergency treatment. Note: Turnip and tea should be avoided in the course of treatment in case they affect its tonic effect.