Chinese Materia Medica explains the chemistry and pharmacology of commonly-used Chinese herbs. It gives an in-depth profile of the traditional experience of Chinese materia medica with modern scientific explanations. It also features the theories and concepts of Chinese materia medica from the Western medical perspectives, and the sources, production, and quality control of Chinese materia medica. This book can be used both as a reference and a textbook for specialized university and training courses. It is essential for all students and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, and also useful for those in education and research in natural products, pharmaceutical sciences, and medicine.