TCM herbal pairs, 190 kinds

Author: Shen Minnan
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb pairs consist of two herbs and are a special method of combining TCM herbs. This method originates from the "Seven Interactions" of herb properties but has also evolved. TCM herb pairs differ from single-herb formulas but represent an advancement in TCM academic studies; they differ from prescription theory but serve as its foundation, being the parent formulas for numerous prescriptions; they differ from treatment theory but incorporate some of its principles, inspiring insights into the field. If doctors master these contents, they can undoubtedly enhance their academic expertise and clinical efficacy.
Living in Shanghai for over twenty years, the city has always captivated me. Shanghai is the central theme of this collection of essays, though the idea had been brewing in my mind for a long time. The writing process was filled with intense emotions, yet when I finally finished and reread it, I realized that even the word "paradise" was insufficient to encompass all my thoughts, emotions, breaths, and pulses about Shanghai. The content about Shanghai is vivid and concrete, covering my personal life, memories, collections, and feelings growing up in the city.
The author has compiled extensive materials on TCM herb pairs, from Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Cold Damage to the applications of modern famous doctors. These have been organized and combined with the author's clinical experience to present 190 commonly used TCM herb pairs. They are categorized into four parts based on their different functions: synergistic herb pairs, antagonistic herb pairs, complementary herb pairs, and the "Eighteen Contradictory Pairs" and "Nineteen Aversive Pairs." This book is rich in information, concise in content, and highly practical for clinical use.