Herbs that drain downwards
Chapter Four. Herbs that drain downwards 1. What are the functions of and indications for downward-draining herbs? Herbs that drain downwards are able to stimulate the intestine, purge accumulation and…
Herbs that subdue the Liver-Yang and extinguish Liver-Wind
Chapter Seventeen. Herbs that subdue the Liver-Yang and extinguish Liver-Wind 1. What are the pathological changes and manifestations in the syndromes of Liver-Yang rising and Liver-Wind? The syndrome of Liver-Yang…
Herbs that regulate the Blood
Chapter Eleven. Herbs that regulate the Blood 1. What are the causes of Blood stagnation? What are the indications for herbs that promote the Blood circulation? Herbs that promote the…
Herbs that release the Exterior
Chapter Two. Herbs that release the Exterior 1. What is Exterior syndrome? How should one treat Exterior syndrome? What are the characteristics of the herbs that release the Exterior? The…
Herbs that relieve food stagnation; herbs that expel parasites; herbs that induce vomiting
Chapter Nine. Herbs that relieve food stagnation; herbs that expel parasites; herbs that induce vomiting 1. What are the causes of and indications for food stagnation? What precautions should be…
Herbs that expel Wind-Dampness
Chapter Five. Herbs that expel Wind-Dampness 1. What are the indications for herbs that expel Wind-Dampness? Herbs that expel Wind-Dampness are used for treating Bi syndrome. ‘ Bi’ means ‘obstruction’….
Herbs that transform Dampness
Chapter Six. Herbs that transform Dampness 1. What are the indications for herbs that transform and drain Dampness? What are the characteristics of the syndrome of Dampness accumulation? Herbs that…
The theory and concepts of Chinese herbal medicine
Chapter One. The theory and concepts of Chinese herbal medicine 1. What are the four flavors of Chinese herbs? What are their applications in clinical practice? The four flavors are…
Syndrome of dampness and formula composition
Chapter Seven. Syndrome of dampness and formula composition CHAPTER CONTENTS 1 Damp-cold syndrome202 Treatment principle 203 Herb selection principles and formula composition strategies 203 Cautions 203 Structure of the formula…
Internal heat syndrome and formula composition
Chapter Three. Internal heat syndrome and formula composition CHAPTER CONTENTS Syndromes in warm-febrile diseases73 1 Syndrome of heat at the Wei level (the Defensive level)73 Treatment principle 74 Herb selection…
