Bencao: Chinese Medicine Herbs Reviews – Page 3
4/5 rating based on 35 reviews. Read all reviews for Bencao: Chinese Medicine Herbs for iPhone.
Bencao: Chinese Medicine Herbs is paid iOS app published by Jonathan Hemi
High on Herbal Ap, BUT CAN'T Add/Modify Info
Dr. Tian Hua
Very nice to be able to crossreference many different ways! The bottom line is that this app SAVES lots of time and energy for the student or for the Physician putting together patent formulas. It would be very beneficial if on upcoming relesases the following were added: 1) able to add custom formulas 2) able to add additonal herbs into the database 3) user define fonts.
Not There Yet
meathpj
Discussion of Herbs and Formulas is adequate. However, symptoms and syndromes are sparsly described, listing only a few herb & formula recomendations without a greater discussion of pathomechanism, related symptomes, qi dynamic, etc. Ultimately the program is useable but underwhelming, especially after reading so many good reviews. For $20, I would prefer a refund, because compared to other out there, this one is simply not worth the price.
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five.horses
So far so good, I like the app, as I am a Student of Oriental Medicine who will go on to the Doctorate Level. From what I've heard so far is that everybody likes it alot. BUT.....what I would love to see in future versions is a place to write our own formulas. This would make the software more valuable of a tool. Thank you.
Not worth it.
wetmarble
At first I was very excited about this app, but my excitement turned to disappointment as months and months went by with absolutely no upgrades. The very high price for this app is simply not worth it. I would recommend TCM Clinic Aid which updates every few months and continually adds more information and more features.
Pretty good
KCAT3
Very Neat. But missing a few CA state board herbs. Overall, it's really nice not to carry around heavy books, or those pocket books. But does need an update to adjust formulas to add or subtract herbs for more personal use.
Disappointed
pinguin1
I have purchased this app at the high price of $29.99. I few weeks later I found another app that was only $5.99 and that gave me far superior information on herbs materia medica with additions of numerous formula modifications pictures and western explanations, as well as TCM indications. In addition this $5.99 app. also contained points prescription indications, point locations, categories and pictures of meridians as welll as auricular points. For the price of $29.99 I expected a lot more than what the Ben Cao app. offers and I feel that it was a complete waste of my money to purchase this app. I now only use TCM Clinic Aid which is far superior, more comprehensive and cost effective. Do yourself a favor and don't get ripped off.
App Needs Updating
Sparkyx912
This app was excellent when it first came out, but now it needs updating. There are quite a few typos and formatting issues. Too pricey.
Not worth it
Wickedb69
I've had this app for several years now, and it's not worth the price. It really needs to be updated. It has potential and when I first got it, it was pretty good, but now... Don't bother unless they do a massive update.
Nice App
AcuWeb
Easy to search, nice pinyin listing. Would LOVE to see more herbs and formulas but there is plenty there. A very good start.
Essential tool
CrazyPonyII
This is an amazing Chinese herbal application I use it on a daily basis and I find it incredibly helpful and well worth the money.