本书专门针对海外学生设计，用精炼的语言、丰富的图表系统地介绍方剂学的基本内容，包括：方剂的概念、起源与发展，方剂与治法，方剂的分类、组成、剂型、用法，各类方剂的基本信息、制方理论、运用知识、现代研究等内容，重点论述各类代表方或基础方的制方原理、组方技巧及其运用要点。本书力求做到英文表达精准，内容精炼、条理清晰、层次分明，便于教师好教、学生好学，能够较好地向海内外读者呈现方剂学的内涵和精髓。本书依托作者长期从事方剂学英文授课和翻译的经验，根据课程的大纲以及海外学生的学习习惯编排而成，配以形象直观的方剂图表，便于学生学习和掌握相关重要知识点。

Part 1 General Discussion
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Formulas
Overview
General Introduction
1.Formulas and Treatment Methods
1.1 Treatment methods guide formulas
1.2 Formulas are instrumental to embody and fulfill the treatment methods
1.3 Common treatment methods
2.Formulas and Compatibility
2.1 Concept of compatibility
2.2 Purpose and meaning of compatibility
3.Formulas and Compositions
3.1 Basic structure of a formula
3.2 Variations of formulas
4.Formulas and Dosage Forms
5.Formulas and Preparation Methods
5.1 Decoction method
5.2 Administration of decoction
Appendix: Textual research on doses in ancient formulas
Review questions
Part 2 Specific Discussion
Chapter 1 Formulas that Release the Exterior
1.1 Release the exterior with pungent, warm herbs
Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)
Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Notopterygium Decoction)
Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction)
1.2 Release the exterior with pungent, cool herbs
Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Beverage)
Yin Qiao San (Lonicera and Forsythia Powder)
Ma Huang Xing Ren Gan Cao Shi Gao Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum and Licorice Decoction)
1.3 Release the exterior by supplementing anti-pathogenic qi
Bai Du San (Toxin-Resolving Powder)
Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang (Ephedra, Aconite and Asarum Decoction)
Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Solomon's Seal Variant Decoction)
Summary
Review questions
Chapter 2 Formulas that Drain Downward
2.1 Formulas that drain downward with cold-property ingredients
Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Purgative Decoction)
2.2 Formulas that drain downward with warm-property ingredients
Wen Pi Tang (Spleen-Warming Decoction)
2.3 Formulas that drain downward with moistening ingredients
Ma Zi Ren Wan (Cannabis Fruit Pill)
Ji Chuan Jian (Fluid-Replenishing Decoction)
2.4 Formulas that drain downward with water retention-resolving ingredients
Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujubes Decoction)
2.5 Formulas that drain downward with purgative and qi/blood-nourishing ingredients
Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
Summary
Review questions
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Index