TCM Cream Formulas: 100 Questions on Treating Diseases

Author: Ma Guitong
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: With the continuous improvement of living standards, people are increasingly focusing on enhancing their quality of life to achieve health and longevity. As a result, the number of people taking herbal pastes has been steadily increasing over the past two decades. To promote the unique features of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal pastes and deepen people's understanding of them, this book has been compiled. The book adopts a question-and-answer format and is divided into two parts. The first part primarily introduces the basic knowledge of herbal pastes, while the second part discusses their indications and how to apply them based on syndrome differentiation, covering various diseases such as internal medicine, external medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, orthopedics, dermatology, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology. The appendix at the end provides case studies, applications of finished herbal pastes, identification methods for commonly used fine materials, and color photographs. This book is primarily intended for readers who need to take herbal pastes but can also serve as a reference for clinical young and middle-aged physicians and professionals in related fields. In this city, experts with long-term experience in TCM clinical practice have provided in-depth yet accessible answers to the pressing questions the public has about herbal pastes. The content covers conditions in internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology, demonstrating that herbal pastes are not only for nourishment but also for treating diseases. The appendix includes case studies, the selection of classic and renowned herbal paste formulas, and color photographs of precious medicinal materials used in herbal pastes. It is a popular science book suitable for the general public who need to take herbal pastes and grassroots medical personnel.