Classical and Modern Medical Formulas and Theories: Plain Language Interpretation

Author: Qing · Luo Mei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a compilation of selected ancient and modern famous prescriptions and discussions by Qing · 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 between principal and auxiliary 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 offer many new insights, resolving doubts and clarifying misunderstandings, revealing what previous scholars had not discovered. It has had a significant influence on later generations and holds important reference value. The author has added annotations, interpretations, and elaborations to the original text, making the difficult classical Chinese more accessible and easier to understand and apply. This book is suitable for TCM practitioners, students of TCM universities, and enthusiasts of TCM for reference.