TCM Formula Rhymes - (Second Edition)

Author: Liu Junshi
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is a revised edition based on the first version, primarily introducing an effective method for memorizing herbal formulas through rhymes. The book consists of 18 chapters, covering over 300 commonly used herbal formulas in clinical practice, organized by their main functions. The author employs rhetorical devices such as metaphors, associations, implied meanings, homophones, and similar-sounding words to condense the complex and difficult-to-remember components of herbal formulas into concise, catchy phrases or unique artistic images, making the formulas vivid, clear, and easy to memorize. Additionally, the book introduces closely related functions, main indications, formula explanations, and modifications. The content is practical, concise, and portable, serving as an excellent guide and companion for quick learning and memorization of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas. It is suitable for students of TCM universities, grassroots healthcare professionals, and for study and reference.