Traditionally the study of Chinese herbal formulas has involved memorizing hundreds
of classic formulas, and recognizing and summarizing the relevant treatment rules
and formula-making strategies in order to create appropriate formulas for treatment.
This new book by Yifan Yang, author of "Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and
Characteristics" (which pioneered the comparative method of single herb study),
introduces a new approach to formula study. The reader is shown how to use the basic
treatment rules and composition strategies, abstracted from hundreds of formulas,
in order to create individual formulas for treating a variety of syndromes.
The method is clear and easy to understand, with a systematic approach and an emphasis
on essential knowledge. In this title, 19 common syndromes and 60 sub-syndromes are
described and discussed in detail, illustrated with clear line drawings. Chinese
diagnosis of syndromes are related to the Western disease names. Treatment principles
and plans are given for each syndrome. Principles of herb selection are introduced
with recommendations and explanations of specific herbs in relation to each syndrome.
166 classic formulas are given as examples. Treatment strategies in complicated
syndromes, treatment sequences, cautionary advice for herbs and combinations with
Western drugs, dosage management in a variety of conditions and commonly used pairs
of herbs are all discussed. Detailed indexes and contents lists facilitate quick
reference and searching within the text. "Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles
and Composition Strategies" is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer of
Chinese herbal medicine. It is the ideal companion to "Chinese Herbal Medicines:
Comparisons and Characteristics", by the same author.

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