The database of ready-prepared Chinese medicine

Abstract

Ready-prepared Chinese medicine is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine. A database of ready-prepared Chinese medicines was developed for rationally using and effectively studying traditional Chinese medicine. This database contains detailed descriptions on 885 of the most famous and frequently used ready-prepared Chinese medicines in China, 120 most important officinal plants, 150 diseases and corresponding treatments. A relationship was established between diseases and ready-prepared Chinese medicines in the database. A user-friendly interface was programmed so that users could search the database easily. Application examples of the database were provided.