Gui Pi Tang. (Ten Famous Formulas in TCM and Their Wonderful Uses)

Author: Liu Yumao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 1998-03-01
Features: All qi-tonifying formulas originate from Si Jun, and all blood- nourishing formulas originate from Si Wu. However, the best combination of qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing is the Ba Zhen, which belongs to Gui Pi. Yan Yonghe established the famous formula Gui Pi Tang, which is used for tonifying qi, nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen, and benefiting the heart, based on the theory that "diseases of the two yin organs originate in the heart and spleen." In clinical practice, its effectiveness is remarkable, yet until now, there has been no systematic compilation of research on this formula. The author comprehensively summarizes the discussions of on this formula and its clinical applications, especially combining recent systematic studies on it. From the perspectives of the pharmacology of major herbs, the pharmacology of the compound, reform of the dosage form, and the treatment of internal diseases and other difficult conditions, the author provides an in-depth yet accessible explanation, aiming to help readers master the clinical indications and therapeutic principles of Gui Pi Tang. This book is rich in detailed information and presents arguments in a clear and focused manner, emphasizing pharmacological research and clinical case studies. It is suitable for reference by clinical physicians at all levels, researchers of traditional Chinese medicine, students and teachers of pharmaceutical sciences, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine.