Medical Prescriptions Collected and Explained

Author: Wang Ang
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book is a meticulously compiled and edited collection of famous formulas from ancient and modern times by the renowned Qing Dynasty physician Wang Ang. It was completed in the twenty-first year of the Kangxi reign (1682). The entire book is divided into three volumes, selecting and recording over 700 clinical formulas, including 388 main formulas, in the form of main formulas and supplementary formulas. The book is categorized into 21 types based on the properties and functions of the formulas: Tonifying, Emesis, Diaphoretic, Purgative, Externally and Internally Harmonizing, Harmonizing Qi, Harmonizing Blood, Dispelling Wind, Dispelling Cold, Clearing Summer Heat, Promoting Diuresis, Moistening Dryness, Purging Fire, Expelling Phlegm, Digesting, Astringent, Killing Parasites, Brightening Eyes, Treating Sores and Ulcers, and Gynecology. Each formula includes the name, main indications, composition, modifications of supplementary formulas, and references to various schools of thought to explain the meaning of the formulas. At the end of the book, there are "Emergency Remedies" for urgent rescue and "Essentials of Health Preservation Without Medication" for health reference. This book extensively collects famous formulas from ancient and modern scholars, summarizes various opinions with detailed annotations, selects formulas that are highly practical, uses simple and clear language, and has been widely disseminated and has had a significant impact. It is a specialized and practical monograph on TCM formulae. This edition is based on the 1682 edition published in the Renxu year of the Kangxi reign (1682) and has been carefully collated and corrected. A preface guide has been added, and an index of formulas is provided at the end for easy reference. This book is widely applicable for reference by TCM clinical practitioners and TCM enthusiasts.