Pihua Yijing

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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The book is divided into four volumes. Volume One covers the principles of four diagnostic methods, eight, and the differentiation and treatment of external pathogens, internal injuries, and consumptive diseases. Volume Two focuses on the treatment of zang-fu organ syndromes. It primarily discusses the principles and prescriptions for treating miscellaneous internal diseases, organized by zang-fu organs, twelve meridians, and categories of exterior-interior, excess-deficiency, and cold-heat. First, the etiology and pathogenesis are clarified, followed by the description of syndrome manifestations, and then the listing of prescriptions. The drugs are classified into four categories based on their functions: warming, clearing, tonifying, and draining. They are further divided into categories of mild and strong efficacy.