For traditional medicine in China, pharmacopoeia forms the very foundation and essence of therapeutic practice. This book will show you which root can bring down a fever, which flower eases melancholy, which fruit is used to treat conjunctivitis, or which plants are recommended for regulating vital energy.

The guide contains 129 high-quality scientific illustrations of medicinal plants, drawn by Prof. Chen Yueming between 1975 and 2022 using a variety of techniques. Each illustration is accompanied by a clear and precise description of the part used, the harvesting location, the main use and pharmaceutical application, as well as the chemical composition of each medicinal plant.

The book can serve as a reference for anyone interested in the natural benefits of plants for health.