Classical Formulas and Commentaries by Ancient and Modern Physicians: Plain Language Interpretation

Author: Ma Shuran (Annotations and Comments)
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a compilation of selected ancient and modern famous prescriptions and discussions by Qing#8226;Luo Mei. It includes over 160 prescriptions and more than 180 discussions. The prescriptions are primarily based on the Treatise on Cold Damage, while the discussions are mostly by Ke Yunbo. The book provides detailed explanations of the properties of medicinal substances, meticulous analysis of the compatibility of principal and accessory herbs, comparisons of similarities and differences among various prescriptions, and comprehensive descriptions of the therapeutic indications for each prescription. The discussions are concise, essential, and insightful, resolving doubts and offering new perspectives that were previously unexplored, exerting a significant influence on later generations and holding important reference value. The author has annotated, interpreted, and elaborated on the original text, making the profound classical Chinese accessible and easy to understand, facilitating comprehension and application. This book is suitable for Chinese medicine practitioners, students of traditional Chinese medicine colleges, and enthusiasts of Chinese medicine.