What are the TOP TEN Formulas that YOU use in TCM Herbal Medicine?

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve,

 

Steve Brinkop wrote:

> We are learning to use the formulas from the classics for the main

> zheng and add other herbs for minor symptomatics. Surely none of

> our teachers will have us come up with our own formulas. In fact

> some say, especially at the beginning it may be better to stick to

> 3~6 standard formulas and add or change herbs according to the

> different zhengs (patterns). [i, therefore] just use about 4

> formulas which I adjust according to the patients' needs, or even

> stick to some simple single or 2-3 herb formulas, which Locals use

> as home remedies, like our grannies used munched potatoes treating

> tonsillitis. Cheers, Steve

 

I would be interested to hear from Steve (and indeed from ALL

practising herbalists) what your " TOP-TEN " formulas are,

numbered 1 to 10 in order of descending use, i.e. 1=most used and

10=least used [in that set of 10 formulas].

 

 

Best regards,

 

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[Guest guest]

Phil

 

Dr. Wu, Boping taught what he called 'Golden Cabinet'. These are the basic

formulas one should start out with and either carry with them for home visits or

have available in their office. These formulas are ones which make it easy

for the beginner not to have to modify.

 

This was called THE BASIC 60.

 

This is not to distract from your request for the TOP TEN.

 

As soon as I can upload from another computer I will post if there is

interest.

 

Richard

 

In a message dated 11/1/2004 9:57:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

writes:

I would be interested to hear from Steve (and indeed from ALL

practising herbalists) what your " TOP-TEN " formulas are,

numbered 1 to 10 in order of descending use, i.e. 1=most used and

10=least used [in that set of 10 formulas].

 

 

Best regards,

 

Email: <

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Richard, & All,

 

Richard wrote:

> Phil, Dr. Wu, Boping taught what he called 'Golden Cabinet'. These

> are the basic formulas one should start out with and either carry

> with them for home visits or have available in their office. These

> formulas are ones which make it easy for the beginner not to have

> to modify. This was called THE BASIC 60. This is not to distract

> from your request for the TOP TEN. As soon as I can upload from

> another computer I will post if there is interest. Richard

 

Richard, YES please!

 

And please number them (as best you can) 1 to 60 in descending

order of their use in clinical practice!

 

 

Best regards,

 

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WORK : Teagasc, c/o 1 Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland

Mobile: 353-; [in the Republic: 0]

 

HOME : 1 Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland

Tel : 353-; [in the Republic: 0]

WWW : http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/searchap.htm

 

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