Complete Collection of Good Prescriptions from Chinese Dynasties

Author: Xie Haizhou, Lu Xiangzhi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) prescription science is a clinical application science guided by TCM theory. The term "prescription" () means "method," and "formulation" () means "coordination." "Method" refers to the principles of drug combination for treatment, while "coordination" refers to the control of efficacy duration and the selection of administration routes. TCM prescriptions consist of two main parts: prescription and formulation. The prescription includes etiology, diagnosis, treatment planning, drug selection, dosage, etc., with a focus on drug combination; the formulation includes raw material selection, processing, extraction, shaping techniques, dosage, and administration methods, with a focus on the selection of administration routes. From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, Western medicine was introduced to China, leading to the emergence of two major academic schools: Chinese and Western medicine. The 1960s and 1970s can be considered a new peak in the development of TCM prescription science. The integration of Chinese and Western medical schools, along with the scientific research, improvement, and advancement of TCM prescriptions, have greatly advanced the modernization of TCM prescriptions. This book is a concise reader on the historical TCM prescriptions, compiled on the basis of a comprehensive review and organization of TCM prescription science throughout history, with a focus on clinical needs. It features broad coverage, meticulous research, and content tailored for grassroots TCM practitioners and general readers.