Pocket Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine (softcover, 320 pages) by Zong Lan Xu. This unique compact text contains quick reference access to 300 individual Chinese herbs in alphabetical order by Chinese name (Pinyin) with a translation index to common English name and a functional category table. Information for each herb includes flavor and nature, channel entered, pertaining category, functions, indications, dosage, cautions and special tips for cooking directions. This is a convenient pocket handbook to carry and user friendly, with basic and highly portable information for the practitioners and students of Oriental Medicine.