This series of books is drawn from the collegiate textbooks developed for TCM Institutions of higher learning at Beijing University of TCM. The information is first presented in English (translated by a Chinese native), then in Chinese. This dual presentation, coupled with judicious dictionary usage, allows students to gain proficiency and familiarity with the Chinese terms. The material itself, apart from the occasional adjustments needed to extrapolate English language meaning, is thorough and well ordered. These are useful resources for TCM students.

Formulas of TCM covers the relationship of formulas to syndrome differentiation and choice of therapeutic method, design of a formula, classification, preparation, and administration of the formulas, and eight chapters elaborating the classifications of 190 principal and 90 associated formulas such as formulas for dryness, wind, heat-clearing, and interior-warming. It includes an index of formula names and a Pinyin-English cross-reference of formula names. Each is discussed relative to range of application, establishing therapy basis, classification, and points of caution. Indications, combatibility, source, ingredients, effects, indications and analysis of formula.
507 pages, pb.