Do you want to have the absolutely best Chinese herb reference book? Then order:

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica: Third Edition (hardcover, 1,311 pp.) by Bensky, Clavey, and Stoger, presents an in-depth study of more than 400 herbs and substances. This third edition has expanded commentaries, discussions of key combinations and in-depth comparisons of related herbs. Each herb is identified by pharmaceutical and botanical name, together with Chinese, Korean, and English common names. Extensive indices, bibliographies, and cross references provide easy access to information. This is absolutely the best herbal book available and is required in all Acupuncture Colleges.

Note: Almost all of the herbs discussed in this book are available in the Sanjiu herb extracts category making it very practical to try different herbs or formulas inexpensively.