Chapter Fifteen. Astringent herbs 1. What are the indications for and characteristics of the astringent herbs? The astringent herbs have the function of stabilizing the Essence, Body Fluids and Qi….

Chapter Seven. Aromatic substances for transforming Dampness, for external application, and for opening the orifices 1. What are the characteristics of the aromatic herbs and their usage? Aromatic herbs have…

Chapter Eight. Herbs that transform Phlegm 1. What are the indications for herbs that transform Phlegm? What are visible Phlegm and invisible Phlegm? Herbs that transform Phlegm are able to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’….

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…