Practical Dictionary of TCM Formulas and Medicines

Author: Wang Jinhong
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This dictionary is a new type of TCM reference book that combines traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and formulas (medicinal prescriptions). The upper part of the book covers formulas, including 95 definitions of formula-related terms and 899 commonly used formulas in clinical practice. The lower part covers traditional Chinese medicine, with 41 definitions of TCM-related terms and 739 commonly used herbs. For the collected formulas and herbs, in addition to introducing traditional functions, indications, usage, and dosage, the book also incorporates some modern research findings, expanding the scope of treatment from purely TCM conditions to certain Western medicine conditions. This book overcomes the common issue where general formula dictionaries do not include herbs, and herb dictionaries either do not include formulas or only provide supplementary formulas. It allows readers to conveniently consult relevant herbs while learning formulas and refer to relevant formulas while studying herbs, greatly facilitating clinical application.