This book and companion CD is a complete guide to detailed biomedical and Chinese medicine information on over 100 of the most important formulas you use every day. The companion CD is searchable by formula name, herb name, or class of Western drug. Feel more secure prescribing Chinese herbal formulas to a patient taking Western Pharmaceuticals. Know the potential side effects before prescribing a Chinese herbal formula to a patient taking Western pharmaceuticals. Be able to communicate more effectively with Western MDs about the herbs your patients are taking.