In China, there is a tradition of using Chinese herbal medicine to prevent and treat diseases. In the long-term practice, folk doctors have explored and summarized many effective herbal prescriptions for treating common diseases. The application of folk Chinese herbal medicine to treat some strange and difficult diseases can even achieve unexpected results.

This book selects more than 200 kinds of herbs and their prescriptions commonly used by the people. The prescriptions selected in the book have excellent curative effects on treating common diseases, frequently-occurring diseases, and even some intractable diseases and emergencies. The book is comprehensive and rich in content, with the characteristics of easy access, convenient use, safety and effectiveness.