Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas is the fourth volume in the 'Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology' series. 138 most effective and commonly used formulas in Chinese medicine are introduced in the book. The book does not merely list each formula's functions, indications, applications and herb to be used, but also provides charts and detailed analysis of the symptoms each formula is effective for and the curative contribution of each individual herb. Formula modifications are included to account for symptoms variation. The formulas in this book do not appear therefore as incomprehensible combinations of individual herbs rather as models of perfect integration between basic TCM theories and knowledge of medicinal herbs. In illustrating the internal working relationship of the herbs in each formula, this book enables the reader to learn how to make prescriptions on their own.