{"product_id":"9780702047831","title":"Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the study of Chinese herbal formulas has involved memorizing hundreds of classic formulas, and recognizing and summarizing the relevant treatment rules and formula-making strategies in order to create appropriate formulas for treatment.  This new book by Yifan Yang, author of \u003ci\u003eChinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics \u003c\/i\u003e(which pioneered the comparative method of single herb study), introduces a new approach to formula study.  The reader is shown how to use the basic treatment rules and composition strategies, abstrated from hundreds of formulas, in order to create individual formulas for treating a variety of syndromes.  The method is clear and easy to understand, with a systematic approach and an emphasis on essential knowledge.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 common syndromes and 60 sub-syndromes are described and discussed in detail, illustrated with clear line drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese diagnosis of syndromes are realated to the Western disease names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment principles and plans are given for each syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of herb selection are introduced with recommendations and explanations of specific herbs in relation to each syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e166 classic formulas are given as examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment strategies in complicated syndromes, treatment sequences, cautionary advice for herbs and combinations with Western drugs, dosage management in a variety of conditions and commonly used pairs of herbs are all discussed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed indexes and contents lists facilitate quick reference and searching within the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer of Chinese herbal medicine. It is the ideal companion to \u003ci\u003eChinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics, \u003c\/i\u003eby the same author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164474097904,"sku":"9780702047831","price":93.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780702047831_p0.jpg?v=1763615685","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780702047831","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}