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A Practical Treasure Book of Formula Prescriptions

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Word count
34K words
Chapters
91
ISBN
9787513258852

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Summary

The previously published Practical and Enjoyable Formula Handbook has been reprinted seven or eight times, reaching more than 40,000 copies, with a very positive response. The present book is adapted according to the ninth edition of the textbook and adjusted to meet the requirements of the licensed physician examination and postgraduate entrance examination.

Editor's review

Practical Treasury of Formulas is a practical formulary reference adapted from the widely recognized Practical and Enjoyable Formula Handbook, which has been reprinted many times. The content is adjusted according to the ninth edition of the textbook and organized with reference to the actual requirements of the licensed physician qualification examination and postgraduate entrance examination, so that the knowledge system aligns with current teaching and examination standards. Its value lies in combining the standardization of a textbook with the convenience of a handbook: it can serve as a study aid in class and also facilitate systematic review before examinations and clinical formula lookup. For readers who need to repeatedly review formula composition, actions, and indications, the book is clearly structured and easy to search, suitable for keeping at hand for quick reference. When reading, it is recommended to follow the textbook chapters as the main line, first read through to build a framework, then focus on memorizing examination key points, and understand formula combination principles in light of clinical cases, avoiding merely memorizing entries without understanding the reasoning.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Students at Chinese medicine colleges who need to study formulary in sync with the ninth edition textbook
  • Candidates preparing for the licensed physician qualification examination who need to systematically review formula key points
  • Candidates preparing for the TCM postgraduate entrance examination who wish to review formulas according to examination requirements
  • Primary-care TCM clinicians who need quick reference to the composition and actions of commonly used formulas

Not a good fit for

  • General readers without basic TCM theory who are only looking for folk remedies
  • Readers focused on Western medicine who do not intend to learn about the TCM formula system
  • Researchers seeking modern pharmacological studies or experimental data on formulas

Reading tips

  1. Read through in textbook chapter order first to build an overall framework of formula categories and indications
  2. Mark high-frequency formulas according to the examination syllabus, focusing on composition, actions, and indications
  3. For each formula, try to explain the rationale of its combination before checking the original text
  4. Compile easily confused formulas into comparison tables and use fragmented time for repeated review

About the publisher

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.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 编委会
  3. 前言
  4. 第一章 解表剂
  5. 第一节 辛温解表剂
  6. 第二节 辛凉解表剂
  7. 第三节 扶正解表剂
  8. 第二章 泻下剂
  9. 第一节 寒下剂
  10. 第二节 温下剂
  11. 第三节 润下剂
  12. 第四节 逐水剂
  13. 第五节 攻补兼施剂
  14. 第三章 和解剂
  15. 第一节 和解少阳剂
  16. 第二节 调和肝脾剂
  17. 第三节 调和寒热剂
  18. 第四章 清热剂
  19. 第一节 清气分热剂
  20. 第二节 清营凉血剂
  21. 第三节 清热解毒剂
  22. 第四节 气血两清剂
  23. 第五节 清脏腑热剂
  24. 第六节 清虚热剂
  25. 第五章 祛暑剂
  26. 第一节 祛暑解表剂
  27. 第二节 祛暑利湿剂
  28. 第三节 祛暑益气剂
  29. 第六章 温里剂
  30. 第一节 温中祛寒剂
  31. 第二节 回阳救逆剂
  32. 第三节 温经散寒剂
  33. 第七章 表里双解剂
  34. 第一节 解表清里剂
  35. 第二节 解表温里剂
  36. 第三节 解表攻里剂
  37. 第八章 补益剂
  38. 第一节 补气剂
  39. 第二节 补血剂
  40. 第三节 气血双补剂
  41. 第四节 补阴剂
  42. 第五节 补阳剂
  43. 第六节 阴阳双补剂
  44. 第九章 固涩剂
  45. 第一节 固表止汗剂
  46. 第二节 敛肺止咳剂
  47. 第三节 涩肠固脱剂
  48. 第四节 涩精止遗剂
  49. 第五节 固崩止带剂
  50. 第十章 安神剂
  51. 第一节 重镇安神剂
  52. 第二节 补养安神剂
  53. 第三节 交通心肾剂
  54. 第十一章 开窍剂
  55. 第一节 凉开剂
  56. 第二节 温开剂
  57. 第十二章 理气剂
  58. 第一节 行气剂
  59. 第二节 降气剂
  60. 第十三章 理血剂
  61. 第一节 活血祛瘀剂
  62. 第二节 止血剂
  63. 第十四章 治风剂
  64. 第一节 疏散外风剂
  65. 第二节 平息内风剂
  66. 第十五章 治燥剂
  67. 第一节 轻宣外燥剂
  68. 第二节 滋润内燥剂
  69. 第十六章 祛湿剂
  70. 第一节 化湿和胃剂
  71. 第二节 清热祛湿剂
  72. 第三节 利水渗湿剂
  73. 第四节 温化寒湿剂
  74. 第五节 祛湿化浊剂
  75. 第六节 祛风胜湿剂
  76. 第十七章 祛痰剂
  77. 第一节 燥湿化痰剂
  78. 第二节 清热化痰剂
  79. 第三节 润燥化痰剂
  80. 第四节 温化寒痰剂
  81. 第五节 治风化痰剂
  82. 第十八章 消食剂
  83. 第一节 消食化滞剂
  84. 第二节 健脾消食剂
  85. 第十九章 驱虫剂
  86. 第一节 辛温解表剂
  87. 第二十章 涌吐剂
  88. 第二十一章 治痈疡剂
  89. 第一节 散结消痈剂
  90. 第二节 托里透脓剂
  91. 第三节 补虚敛疮剂

FAQ

What is the relationship between this book and Practical and Enjoyable Formula Handbook?
This book is adapted from Practical and Enjoyable Formula Handbook, which has been reprinted seven or eight times with more than 40,000 copies in total, and has been adjusted according to the ninth edition textbook and the requirements of the licensed physician and postgraduate entrance examinations. It can be regarded as a new edition oriented to current teaching and examination needs.
Is this book suitable for preparing for the licensed physician or postgraduate entrance examination?
The book was adjusted with reference to the requirements of the licensed physician and postgraduate entrance examinations, and its formula entries align with the textbook, making it suitable as auxiliary material for reviewing key points and repeated reference. However, examinations are still governed by the official syllabus of the year, so it is advisable to use it alongside past examination papers.
Can someone without any TCM foundations understand this book?
This is a practical formulary reference that assumes readers have prior knowledge of basic TCM theory and Chinese materia medica. Readers with no foundations will find it difficult to use directly; it is advisable to first study basic TCM theory and Chinese materia medica before beginning formulary study.

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About the author

孙明瑜 Author · China

Sun Mingyu is a Chinese author whose publicly available personal information is currently very limited; details such as birth and death dates, place of origin, education, and professional experience are not clearly documented. According to the library's holdings, Sun Mingyu has one work, A Practical Treasury of Formula Prescriptions (Fangji Shiyong Baodian), classified under medicine. The book focuses on the practical application of traditional Chinese formula prescriptions and is intended as a reference for daily use and clinical study. Given the limited public information, it is not possible to confirm the author's academic background or full body of work. The existing title nonetheless suggests a practical orientation, emphasizing the organized presentation of formula knowledge and ease of reference. It may be useful for students of Chinese medicine, primary-level medical practitioners, and readers interested in formula prescriptions.

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