Pocket Handbook of Chinese Herbal Prescriptions (softcover, 468 pages) by Zong Lan Xu is a handy reference, allowing you to quickly find basic information on any of 350 commonly used classic Chinese herbal formulas. Information includes: Pertaining category, Chinese name (Character and Pinyin), English name, Composed ingredients with dosage, Preparation and special instruction, Functions, Indications, Cautions, Modern applications. Formulas are in alphabetical order by Chinese name (Pinyin), plus listings in table format by functional categories with key pathological changes of each formula and by clinical application based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis (differentiation of syndromes). This is the fastest, mose concise reference guide for students, practitioners or anyone who is looking for information on Chinese herbal remedies!