New Interpretation of Medicinal Formulas in the Golden Cabinet Essentials

Author: Zhang Tangmin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book elaborates on over 200 prescriptions listed in the 22 main chapters of the original text Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, organized by [Formula Composition], [Reference Dosages], [Indications], [Interpretation of Medicinal Properties], [Interpretation of Formula Principles], and [Clinical Applications], with clear structure and rich content. For the classic Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, many renowned traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) masters have provided "interpretations" and "explanations." The "new interpretation" of this book lies in three aspects: first, it separately interprets the properties of individual herbs, based on modern pharmacological research, to elucidate the scientific connotations of formulas and herbs in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet; second, it interprets the formula principles, in addition to citing annotations from various scholars, it also explains the scientific validity of the formulas in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet from the perspective of modern medical research findings; third, it validates the clinical application value of Essentials from the Golden Cabinet through illustrative case studies. Through this book, readers are encouraged to grasp the essence of Zhang Zhongjing's syndrome differentiation and treatment, as well as the principles of formula composition, enabling the classical formulas in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet to better serve modern medical practice. This book serves as a reference for TCM and herbal medicine practitioners, as well as TCM enthusiasts.