Liuwei Dihuang Wan : A classical Chinese Herbal formula and its scientific evaluation

Liuwei Dihuang Wan is one of the most frequently used Chinese herbal formulas. As a formula for the kidney-Yin deficiency defined in Chinese medicine, Liuwei Dihuang Wan has a wide range of applications in modern medicine for diseases involving endocrine, immune, nervous and cardiovascular systems, such as, diabetes, menopausal syndrome, hypertension, non-ovulating menstruation and epilepsy. This book analyses the composition and formulation strategy of this formula, and presents modern pharmacological research, clinical trials and case reports, adverse reactions and quality control of Liuwei Dihuang Wan. Research data on the chemistry, pharmacology, clinical applications and toxicity of individual ingredients of Liuwei Dihuang Wan and related formulas are also included. With contributions from a number of international experts in Chinese Medicine this volume provides comprehensive coverage of the current knowledge of this popular Chinese formulation.

1. Introduction You-Ping Zhu 2. The Pharmacology of Liuwei Dihuang Wan Luping Qin and Huajun Sun 3. Clinical Tests and Applications Cheng Gou and Meili Guo 4. Adverse Reactions and Toxicity Hanming Zhng and Runping Li 5. Products and Quality of Liuwei Dihuang Wan Huisheng Fang 6. Related Formulas Hua Jun Sun 7. Ingredient Herbs of the Formulas Weidong Zhan and Yixin Xu