Essential Chinese Formulas

Description

Essential Chinese Formulas

– Concise 2-page summations of 133 classical formulas, 83 modern formulas, and 9 single herbs.
– Formulas describe ingredient percentages, historical origins, TCM indications, commentary with clinical applications, and contraindications and cautions.
– The formulas are organized into 18 clinical groups with 54 chapters, and include practical descriptions at the beginning of each chapter.
– The first is to summarize, concisely, existing information on formulas from the Chinese and English language sources, with appropriate references.
– The second is to summarize Jake Fratkin’s 32 years of clinical experience of using and applying Chinese herbal medicine.
– Personal insights are included in the Commentary for each formula.
– This book focuses on the 225 most important formulas in clinical practice, and references the various manufacturers for each formula.
– It offers a revision, updating and simplification of its predecessor, Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, The Clinical Desk Reference (2001).
– Its usefulness in the clinic will make this book a must-have for all practitioners and students of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Hardback book, 650 pages. **ONCE GONE DISCONTINUED*** DISCONTINUED 6.29.21MNA