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Examines the modern practice of Chinese medicine that continues with the focus on evidence-based TCM research. This book provides information about the sources of herbal supply and its quality control required for research and drug development purposes.

Advances in modern medicine have contributed to a longer lifespan for human beings. This book defines aging, approaching from the perspective of the frontier bioscientist as well as that of the traditional practitioner. It provides a reference for both the elderly and their carers.

Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a new book series dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based TCM research. It features quality reports focusing on evidence-based training curriculum design, research methodology and original investigations of the quality, efficacy and safety of TCM for the management of various clinical conditions. The inaugural volume of this series, Chinese Medicine--Modern Practice, contains chapters on Chinese Herbal Medicine (for AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cerebral haemorrhage and Alzheimer disease), Acupuncture (for drug withdrawal, anaesthesia and analgesia), Research Methodology and Chinese Medicine Education. The book will be of interest to mainstream medical researchers, clinicians in western medicine, other healthcare professionals, Chinese medicine educators, clinical and basic Chinese medicine researchers, and health science students, particularly Chinese medicine students. It will also be an important resource for TCM regulators to obtain reliable and critical information concerning the evaluation of quality, efficacy and safety of clinical modalities of Chinese medicine.

Reveals the practice of cancer treatment using herbs from all over the world. This book provides information about the herbs commonly used, the logic of using the herbs, some of the mechanisms of action and other means of palliative treatment.

The fear of death may translate into the desire for longevity. However, longevity is a true blessing only if it is coupled with good health. This book collates all the different views and approaches from Austria, Russia, China and Japan.