Great Compendium of Chinese Folk and Single Herbs

Author: Yu Shiran, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Single prescription therapy is a unique gem in the vast treasure trove of Chinese medicine. Its history is long-standing, and it enjoys a high reputation worldwide. The saying "small prescriptions can treat big illnesses" is almost universally acknowledged and deeply rooted in people's hearts. Single prescriptions and special prescriptions refer to formulas with a limited number of medicinal ingredients but possess unique therapeutic effects for certain conditions. For example, to treat rheumatoid arthritis, use 15 grams of snow lotus flower and 100 milliliters of yellow wine. Soak the snow lotus flower in the yellow wine for 7 days, then drink it to achieve the ideal therapeutic effects of warming the center, dispelling cold, invigorating blood circulation, unblocking collaterals, and expelling dampness and inflammation. If you accidentally develop warts on your skin, you can use an appropriate amount of cow dung foam to apply to the affected area for 7 consecutive days to cure it.
Due to the profoundness and depth of Chinese medicine, many contemporary renowned TCM practitioners have worked tirelessly, collecting ancient and modern knowledge, extensively referencing and compiling, and gradually building upon the already vast ocean of TCM literature. The author has studied TCM for many years and has a particular fondness for single and special prescriptions. Adhering to the principle of "selecting the essence and focusing on practical effectiveness," this book has been compiled. The book is divided into nine chapters, including common emergencies, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology, and beauty medicine, as well as longevity and nourishing recipes. It collects over 1,000 prescriptions, most of which include composition, usage, efficacy, indications, and sources. Special usages and precautions for some unique single and special prescriptions are explained in the "Notes." The prescriptions in this book are rich in practical experience, incorporating medical principles in an easy-to-understand manner. The prescriptions are simple yet effective, making them widely accessible and easy to implement.