By: Zheng Wei-da
Pages: 402
Book Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-7-117-09205-0
Year Published: 2008

Features

1. Eight Essential Classical Formulae and their modification  includes 359 commonly used formulae:

   • Gui Zhi Tang (桂枝汤, Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
   • Mao Huang Tang (麻黄汤, Ephedra Decoction)
   • Xiao Chai Hu Tang (小柴胡汤, Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
   • Er Chen Tang (二陈汤, Two-Cured Decoction)
   • Si Ni Tang (四逆汤, Frigid Extremities Decoction)
   • Si Jun Zi Tang (四君子汤, Four-Gentleman Decoction)
   • Si Wu Tang (四物汤, Four-Substance Decoction)
   • Liu Wei Di Huang Tang (六味地黄丸, Six-Ingredient Decoction with Rehmannia Decoction)

2. Demonstrates not only the ingredients, functions, indications and explanation of each formula, but also describes their uses according to ancient and modern physician.

3. Provides an explicit description of the relationship between several groups of formulae, an understanding the ingredients, rules of modification, and clinical applications.

4. Enumerates a concentrated number of essential formulae which are effective and remain an important reference in clinic.

5. States practical applications of the formulae for diseases of the different internal departments including gynecology, pediatrics, surgery and oncology.