Book ID: 118788
Liu Dahui
Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants in the Dabie Mountains of Hubei Province. 3 volumes. 2026. illus. (col.). 1810 p. gr8vo. Hardcover. - Chinese, with Latin nomenclature.
Based on the findings of the Fourth National Survey of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, this work documents 1,540 species (and varieties) across 197 families of medicinal plants found in the Dabie Mountain region of Hubei Province - all selected for their proven efficacy and the availability of comprehensive visual documentation. Each entry details the plant's Chinese name, scientific name, medicinal name (and aliases), morphological characteristics, distribution and habitat, medicinal parts and harvest timing, as well as functions and indications. The text is accompanied by high-definition, verified photographs illustrating habitats and key morphological features. Combining rich imagery with informative text, this publication is systematic, scientifically rigorous, and accessible to the general public. As the first comprehensive work dedicated to the medicinal plant resources of the Hubei Dabie Mountains, it serves as a valuable reference for professionals in fields such as medicinal plant research, resource development, and utilization.