Description

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies
compiled & translated by Dan Bensky & Randall Barolet (1990) 562pages
Included in this volume are descriptions of nearly 600 medicinal formulas arranged in 18 chapters by function. For each of the 250-plus principal formulas there is a discussion of its therapeutic actions and indications, an analysis of the functions of the ingredients and how they interact, method of preparation, and a list of modifications to customize the formula to the specific needs of the patient. Commentary provides different interpretations of the formulas, compare them with related formulas, and explains their application in the treatment of biomedically-defined disorders. Almost 350 variations and associated formulas offer additional options for the practitioner in the clinic. Summary tables at the end of each chapter compare and contrast the principal formulas. The introduction traces the historical evolution of the formulas and provides practical pointers for their preparation and use. (Eastland)