Golden Cabinet Essentials: A New Interpretation of Formulas and Medicines

Author: Zhang Tangmin, Sun Renping
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book elaborates on the first 22 principal formulas listed in the original text of Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, organized by [Formula Composition], [Reference Dosage], [Indications], [Interpretation of Medicinal Properties], [Interpretation of Formula Principles], and [Clinical Applications]. The content is clear in structure and rich in detail. For the classic Chinese medical text Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, many interpretations and explanations have been provided by renowned traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners throughout history. The "new interpretation" of this book lies in three aspects: First, it separately proposes the interpretation 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, so that the classical formulas in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet can better serve modern medical practice. This book is a valuable reference for medical practitioners engaged in TCM and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as for enthusiasts of TCM.
This book elaborates on the first 22 principal formulas listed in the original text of Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, comprising over 200 formulas, organized by [Formula Composition], [Reference Dosage], [Indications], [Interpretation of Medicinal Properties], [Interpretation of Formula Principles], and [Clinical Applications]. The content is clear in structure and rich in detail. For the classic Chinese medical text Essentials from the Golden Cabinet, many interpretations and explanations have been provided by renowned traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners throughout history. The "new interpretation" of this book lies in three aspects: First, it separately proposes the interpretation 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, so that the classical formulas in Essentials from the Golden Cabinet can better serve modern medical practice. This book is a valuable reference for medical practitioners engaged in TCM and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as for enthusiasts of TCM.