Selected Effective Prescriptions for Common Illnesses Explained

Author: Wang Shuping et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Common and frequently-occurring diseases in folk medicine are an important part of the treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine. They have been widely circulated across various regions in China for a long time. If used appropriately, they can indeed help prevent and treat diseases. However, if used inappropriately, they may be ineffective, delay the condition, or even lead to serious consequences. The compilers of this book are professionals with years of experience in hospital pharmacy. They edited this book with the intention of collecting and organizing folk remedies for common and frequently-occurring diseases, interpreting the principles and methods of treating diseases using folk prescriptions and empirical formulas through the lens of traditional Chinese medicine theory, and providing references for readers. The book is divided into seven parts: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, and Others. The preface briefly explains the issues to pay attention to when using folk empirical formulas. The names of diseases in each category are preferably in popular, common names, not limited by names of diseases in traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine. The brief introduction to symptoms concisely describes the causes and main symptoms of the disease. The explanation of prescriptions is mainly from the perspective of medical and pharmaceutical theory, citing references to interpret each prescription, and elaborating on the indications, precautions, and issues to note when selecting prescriptions. The book is characterized by its simplicity and clarity, and most of the selected prescriptions are simple, convenient, economical, and effective, making them easy to choose. This book can serve as a reference for medical professionals and households seeking medical advice.