Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas and Materia Medica

Name: Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas and Materia Medica
ISBN: 9787513270335

沈涛 / 李庆和China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaJun 2022

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Word count: 203K words
Chapters: 55
ISBN: 9787513270335

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Summary

A four-volume textbook series for the one-year systematic "Western-trained doctors learning TCM" training program. This volume covers the history of Chinese materia medica and formulae, their basic theories, and twenty-one categories of Chinese medicines classified by therapeutic action, with an index of medicine names in the appendix. It is intended for non-TCM physicians nationwide.

Editor's review

This volume is the middle link in the "Western-trained doctors learning TCM" series: with basic TCM theory already laid down, it moves on to the concrete knowledge of Chinese medicines and formulae. It begins with the history and basic theories of Chinese materia medica and formulae, then introduces twenty-one categories of Chinese medicines classified by therapeutic action, and provides an index of medicine names in the appendix for quick reference. Its strength lies in a clear classification logic that gathers the vast system of Chinese medicines into a framework of therapeutic actions, enabling non-TCM physicians to understand why medicines are grouped as they are rather than merely memorizing names. For trainees, the book is more like a "map of medicines and formulae" to follow through the course: first master the basic theories, then work through each therapeutic category, and finally use the index for look-up. Note that the textbook covers a general knowledge framework; specific dosages, compatibility contraindications, and clinical choices still require classroom teaching and clinical mentoring, and it should not be used alone as a basis for prescribing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Non-TCM physicians attending "Western-trained doctors learning TCM" training who need systematic study of the basics of Chinese medicines and formulae
Trainees who have finished basic TCM theory and are ready to study medicines and formulae
Primary-care doctors who want to organize commonly used Chinese medicines by therapeutic action and build a knowledge framework
Personnel with pharmacy or nursing backgrounds who want to understand the basic theories and classification logic of Chinese medicines and formulae

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no TCM background who want to learn prescribing directly
Readers seeking specific case prescriptions or clinical proven formulae; this book is general textbook material
professionals seeking details on identification, processing, or pharmacological experiments of Chinese medicines

Reading tips

Read the history and basic theory sections first to understand the classification logic, then move on to the chapters by therapeutic action.
For each therapeutic category, make three-column notes: "action—representative medicines—common compatibility directions," rather than memorizing names only.
Use the appendix index as a look-up tool; flip through it when later chapters or clinical encounters involve relevant medicines.
Read alongside Basic Theories of TCM and use the frameworks of zang-organs and etiology to explain medicine and formula choices, forming a coherent understanding.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
专家指导委员会
《中医方药学》编委会
编写说明
前言
上篇总论
第一章中药方剂发展简史
第二章中药方剂基本理论
下篇各论
中药篇
第一章解表药
第二章清热药
第三章泻下药
第四章祛风湿药
第五章化湿药
第六章利水渗湿药
第七章温里药
第八章理气药
第九章消食药
第十章驱虫药
第十一章止血药
第十二章活血化瘀药
第十三章化痰药
第十四章止咳平喘药
第十五章安神药
第十六章平肝息风药
第十七章开窍药
第十八章补虚药
第十九章收涩药
第二十章涌吐药
第二十一章攻毒杀虫去腐敛疮药
方剂篇
第一章解表剂
第二章泻下剂
第三章和解剂
第四章清热剂
第五章祛暑剂
第六章温里剂
第七章补益剂
第八章固涩剂
第九章安神剂
第十章开窍剂
第十一章理气剂
第十二章理血剂
第十三章治风剂
第十四章治燥剂
第十五章祛湿剂
第十六章祛痰剂
第十七章消食剂
第十八章治痈疡剂
第十九章驱虫剂
附录
附录一古今药量参考
附录二方剂歌诀
主要参考书目

FAQ

Can I read this materia medica and formulae book without any TCM background?

Not advisable for complete beginners. The book starts with history and basic theories, but much content builds on basic TCM concepts, such as the correspondence between therapeutic classification and etiology. It is best to study Basic Theories of TCM first or attend training courses concurrently before starting this book.

The book has twenty-one therapeutic categories; do I need to memorize them all?

The textbook provides a classification framework to aid understanding, not to require rote memorization. In training, first grasp the basic meaning and representative medicines of each category, then expand gradually. Selective depth based on classroom priorities and common clinical conditions is more effective than equal effort on everything.

What practical use does the medicine-name index in the appendix have?

The index allows quick look-up when reading later chapters, doing assignments, or encountering a specific medicine in clinical work, saving search time. It is also a review tool: randomly pick a medicine name and try to state its therapeutic category and theoretical basis, testing your grasp of the classification framework.

After finishing this book, can I prescribe Chinese herbal formulae in clinical practice?

This is a training textbook providing basic theories and classification knowledge of Chinese medicines and formulae; it does not include complete clinical prescribing training. Actual prescribing requires subsequent courses, clinical mentoring, and prescription-standard training. The goal of reading this book is to build a knowledge framework, not to replace clinical practice and qualification requirements.

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About the author

沈涛 Author

Shen Tao is an author of medical books, though little verified public information is available about his personal background, including his nationality, dates of birth and death, and education. Judging from the three works held in the collection, his writing focuses on traditional Chinese medicine, particularly formulas, materia medica, and moxibustion. His representative works include Chinese Medicine Formula Pharmacy, Treatment Methods and Formulas for Tumors in Chinese Medicine, and Modern Moxibustion Therapy, covering the organization and application of herbal formulas, approaches to tumor treatment and formula compatibility in Chinese medicine, and the practice of moxibustion in modern clinical settings. These titles show a balance between theoretical foundations and clinical application, with a professional and practical style that emphasizes the correspondence between treatment methods and formulas. Given the limited public information, his academic career and personal life cannot be further detailed; readers may learn about his professional focus and writing characteristics mainly through these works.

李庆和 Author

Li Qinghe is an author about whom limited public information is available. Little can be confirmed at present: neither his dates of birth and death, his place of origin, nor his professional background has been clearly recorded. In the existing materials, the work attributed to Li Qinghe is Chinese Medicine Formulas and Materia Medica, which is classified under medicine and presumably deals with traditional Chinese medicine formulas and medicinal substances, a foundational subject in TCM clinical practice and teaching. Since only this one work is included in the database, it is difficult to judge the author's overall writing style or academic orientation, and it cannot be confirmed whether he has other publications. Based on the available information, this work is the main entry point for understanding Li Qinghe's writing, and it may serve readers interested in TCM formulas and materia medica. Regarding the author's life and experience, verifiable public sources should be relied upon, and no speculation is made here.