TCM for Diseases and Syndromes

Author: Hu Aiping
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an important component of TCM theory and a crucial tool for treating diseases. The principles of TCM treatment—method, theory, formula, and medicine—all ultimately come down to the use of medicinal herbs. Historically, outstanding clinical practitioners have achieved remarkable therapeutic effects, partly due to accurate syndrome differentiation and partly due to precise medication selection. This book concisely compares the efficacy and characteristics of herbs selected for various disease syndromes; it thoroughly explains their characteristics and mechanisms of action from a theoretical perspective; and it integrates the most insightful discussions from classical herbology. Additionally, it lists over 40 commonly used herbs in TCM clinical practice, emphasizing the differences in their performance characteristics when applied. This book is beneficial for learners to fully grasp the knowledge of TCM herbs, facilitating the connection between theory and practice. It also serves as a reference for clinicians to select herbs according to symptoms, review and update their knowledge, and improve medication accuracy, thereby enhancing therapeutic outcomes. This book is a specialized work on commonly used herbs in TCM clinical practice. It concisely compares the efficacy and characteristics of herbs selected for various disease syndromes; thoroughly explains their characteristics and mechanisms of action from a theoretical perspective; integrates the most insightful discussions from classical herbology; and summarizes modern research applications in concise language. It lists over 40 commonly used herbs in TCM clinical practice, emphasizing the differences in their performance characteristics when applied. This book is not only a valuable tool for TCM clinicians but also serves as a reference for teaching and for students at TCM colleges and universities.