TCM Formula Rhymes

Author: Liu Junshi
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: This book primarily introduces an effective method for memorizing herbal formulas through rhyming couplets. The entire book covers 17 categories of formulas, including those for expelling external pathogens, clearing heat, dispelling cold, inducing defecation, harmonizing the interior, resolving dual pathogens, expelling dampness, treating wind, moisturizing dryness, expelling phlegm, promoting digestion, regulating qi, regulating blood, replenishing qi, astringing, calming the mind, and expelling parasites. It includes 190 rhyming couplets for formulas. Each formula's composition, usage, rhyming couplet, explanation, efficacy, and chief indications are described in detail. The book provides a relatively thorough introduction to the formulas to help readers deepen their understanding and enhance their memory. The content is substantial, easy to understand, and the methods are reliable, making it a valuable reference for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.