Product Overview
Chinese Herbal Formulas for Veterinarians is a companion volume to Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology and Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Chinese Herbal Formulas for Veterinarians integrates historical foundations of Chinese herbal medicine with contemporary research and clinical applications in veterinary medicine. While maintaining a firm focus on equipping today's Traditional Chinese Medicine professional for superior practice, the authors carefully combine perspectives on pharmacology, relevant research and clinical experience to provide a clear understanding for veterinarians who wish to integrate Chinese herbal medicine into their clinical practice. OUTSTANDING FEATURES Detailed traditional and veterinary uses, preparation, administration, dosages, combinations, cautions, contraindications and toxicology Comprehensive pharmacology of herbal medicinal formulas, with insights on concurrent uses of herbal formulas and pharmaceuticals Documentation from clinical studies and published research, as well as prepublication review contributions from over 140 academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals PLUS Clinical experience and application of herbal formulas in veterinary practice Authors comments and case studies drawn from clinical experience Suggested acupuncture treatment to complement each herbal formula BONUS Profiles of the doctors without whom there would be no Chinese medicine: insights into the historical context and backgrounds of those famous individuals who shaped our understanding of disease patterns, treatment strategies and herbal formulas. This book is a Must Have for those who practice or are interested in veterinary applications of Chinese herbal medicine.
