Traditional herbal medicine research methods : identification, analysis, bioassay, and pharmaceutical and clinical studies / by Willow J.H. Liu.

By:

Liu, Willow J. H. (Willow Jiang Hua), 1963-

Contributor(s):

Liu, Willow J. H. (Willow Jian Hua), 1963-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.Description: 520 pISBN:

9780470149362 (hbk.) :
9780470149362 (cloth)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

615.321072 LIU

LOC classification:

RM666.H33

Contents:

Introduction to traditional herbal medicines and their study -- Collection and identification of the raw herbal materials -- Extraction and isolation of compounds from herbal medicine -- Identification and structure elucidation of compounds from herbal medicines -- Bioassays for screening and functional elucidation of herbal medicines -- Functional evaluation of herbal medicine by animal experiments -- Safety pharmacology and toxicity study of herbal medicines -- Clinical study of traditional herbal medicine -- Standardization and quality control of herbal products -- Understanding traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbs.

Summary: This text introduces the methodology for collection and identification of herbal materials, extraction and isolation of compounds from herbs, in vitro bioassay, in vivo animal test, toxicology, and clinical trials of herbal research.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	615.321072 LIU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		217513

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text introduces the methodology for collection and identification of herbal materials, extraction and isolation of compounds from herbs, in vitro bioassay, in vivo animal test, toxicology, and clinical trials of herbal research.