Pharmacology (New Century National Higher TCM University Planning Textbook)

Author: Zheng Zhongjia
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This textbook is divided into two parts. The first part, General Principles, focuses on introducing the brief history of the development of formula medicine, formulas and treatment methods, as well as the basic knowledge of formula classification, composition and compatibility, dosage forms, and usage. The second part, Specific Formulas, mainly categorizes formulas based on treatment methods and functions, dividing them into 19 categories such as Expectorants, Purgatives, Harmonizing, Heat-Clearing, Warming-Intestines, and Tonics, selecting a total of 362 formulas including basic formulas, representative formulas, and commonly used clinical formulas, with 182 principal formulas and 180 supplementary formulas. At the end, there are additional sections on "Formula Rhymes" and "Formula Name Index." Each category (chapter) of formulas is divided into four parts: Introduction, Principal Formulas, Summary, and Review Questions. The Introduction includes the definition, treatment method, function, scope of application, usage precautions, as well as the indications, clinical characteristics, commonly used herbs, compatibility methods, and representative formulas for each section of formulas. The Principal Formulas section contains the name and origin, composition, usage, function, main indications, explanation, application, supplementary formulas, literature summary, clinical reports, and experimental research. The Summary section provides a concise and comparative overview of each category of formulas, outlining their similarities and differences. The Review Questions are designed based on the key content that must be mastered in each chapter to cultivate students' ability for independent thinking and comprehensive analysis.