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Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies 2nd Edition (hardcover, 562 pp.), compiled and translated by Volker Scheid, Dan Bensky, Andrew Ellis, and Randall Barolet, is the companion volume to Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and is designed to serve as both a textbook for students and an authoritative reference for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.

Included in the new edition are over 800 medicinal formulas drawn from both classical and modern sources, which provide more than twice the information in the earlier edition. For each of the 340-plus principal formulas there is a discussion of its therapeutic actions and indications, analysis of the functions and interactions of the ingredients, method of preparation, and a list of modifications to customize the formula in the clinic. Over 460 variations and associated formulas offer additional options for the practitioner.

The commentary to each formula has been considerably expanded.

A new section on comparisons has been added to this edition. This is intended to help students and practitioners focus on the distinguishing characteristics of each formula by contrasting it with other formulas that are similar in terms of composition or indication. Tables at the end of each chapter reinforce these distinctions by comparing and contrasting formulas across a wider range.

The introduction to the book traces the historical evolution of the formulas, and provides practical pointers for their preparation and use. Detailed timelines depict the key events, authors, and texts in the 2,000 year history of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, placing the contents of this book in historical context.

Among the appendices are a Pinyin-to-English cross reference to the formulas, a basic summary formulary correlated to symptoms and disorders, a full listing of all books cited in the text, and a bibliograpy of all modern sources used in the preparation of the book. A comprehensive index to the formulas, and a general index, round out the contents.

This book will be a valuable investment to add to your library and will provide you with the best information available on Chinese herbal formulas for years to come. Order now and start enjoying this fine book!