Applications of Chinese Herbal Compatibility

Provides a detailed explanation on combining 120 compatible herb groups in conjunction with the analysis of their function, application, and compatibility, with abundant case studies on the use of herbal medicines according to symptom differentiation.

Title: Applications of Chinese Herbal Compatibility
Author: He Xiu-chuan
Language: : English
Publisher : People's Health Publishing House; 1st Edition (May 30, 2008)
Hardcover : 380 pages
ISBN-10 : 7117092084
ISBN-13 : 978-7117092081
Product Dimensions : 7.24 x 1.02 x 10.24 inches

Synopsis

Herbal compatibility describes an understanding of combining medicinals that change the primary herb's function and expand its main treatment scope by increasing efficacy, preventing side effects, and providing comprehensive treatment in complicated cases. This text focuses on the function, application, and compatibility analysis of commonly used medicinals in dual combination. For example, the chapter on ginseng describes its function, application, and compatibility analysis in sequential combination with ginger, aconite, ophiopogon, and hematite. In all, 58 such medicinals are described in association with one other medicinal. Each combination also includes case studies and formula prescriptions. This work will be highly absorbing for students immersed in the acquisition of herbal knowledge.

Features

More than 120 compatible herb groups in combination with Function, Application and Compatibility Analysis; abundant case histories from the author's own practice in clinic; a detailed discussion of the use of herbal medicines according to differentiation symptoms even for one disease; and, essential illumination about Chai Hu Tang syndrome and Xiao Chai Hu Tang compatibility application based on the author's clinic experiences.