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CLASSICAL TEXTS REFERENCE

with Formulas and Alternative Translations
Text in the book uses literal character-to-word translations for source texts.
Alternative published translations are indicated by the following code letters:

C&C: Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications, John K. Chen and Tina T.
Chen, Art of Medicine Press, City of Industry, CA, 2009
F&S: Formulas and Strategies (Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulas &
Strategies, 2nd Edition, Volker Scheid, Dan Bensky, Andrew Ellis and
Randall Barolet, Eastland Press, Seattle, WA, 2009
PMPH: Peoples Medical Publishing House standardized translations

WESTERN HAN DYNASTY

x hn (), 206 BCE 23 CE
1 book, 4 herbs

Author: Unknown
Source: Shn Nng Bn Co Jng (), 300 BCE 200 CE
Literal: Shen Nongs Materia Medica Classic
C&C, F&S: Divine Husbandmans Classic of the Materia Medica
PMPH: Shen Nongs Classic of the Materia Medica
Herbs:
hung q (), Radix Astragali (Chapter 16A)
rn shn (), Radix Ginseng (Chapter 16A)
dng gu (), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Chapter 16B)
lng zh (), Ganoderma (Chapter 18B)

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EASTERN HAN DYNASTY

dng hn (), 25220 CE
3 books, 27 formulas

Author: Hu Tu ()
Source: Zhng Zng Jng (), 2nd c.
Literal: Central Depository Classic
C&C, F&S: Treasury Classic
PMPH: Central Treasury Classic
Formula: w p yn () (Chapter 12)

Author: Zhng Zhng-Jng ()

Source: Shng Hn Ln (), 220
Literal: Injury (by) Cold, Discussion
PMPH: Treatise on Cold Damage
F&S: Discussion of Cold Damage
C&C: Discussion of Cold-Induced Disorders
Formulas:
g gn tng () (Chapter 1A)
gu zh tng () (Chapter 1A)
bi h tng () (Chapter 2B)
dng gu s n tng () (Chapter 4D)
sho yo gn co tng () (Chapter 5C)
xio jin zhng tng () (Chapter 6B)
w mi wn () (Chapter 6D)
d chng q tng () (Chapter 6E)
m z rn wn () (Chapter 6E)
xio chi h tng () (Chapter 7A)
chi h ji lng g m l tng () (Chapter 7B)
d chi h tng () (Chapter 7C)
w lng sn () (Chapter 12)
zhn w tng () (Chapter 12)
zh gn co tng () (Chapter 18A)

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Author: Zhng Zhng-Jng ()

Source: Jn Gu Yo L (), 220
Literal: Golden Cabinet Essential Summary
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet
Formulas:
d hung m dn p tng () (Chapter 2A)
bn xi hu p tng () (Chapter 3C)
hung q gu zh w w tng () (Chapter 4C)
jio i tng () (Chapter 8A)
wn jng tng () (Chapter 8A)
dng gu sho yo sn () (Chapter 8C)
gu zh f lng wn () (Chapter 8C)
gn mi d zo tng () (Chapter 9)
sun zo rn tng () (Chapter 9)
fng j hung q tng () (Chapter 12)
jn gu shn q wn () (Chapter 17B)

SOUTHERN & NORTHERN DYNASTIES

nn bi cho () 386 589 CE
1 book, 1 formula

Author: Li Jun-Z (); Revised by Gng Qng-Xun ()

Source: Li Jun Z Gu Y Fng (), 499
Literal: Li Juan-Zis Ghost-Bequeathed Formulas
F&S: Formulas Bequeathed by the Unorthodox Genius Liu Juan-Zi
PMPH: Liu Juan-Zis Ghost-Bequeathed Formulas
Formula: ni b hung q tng () (Chapter 18A)

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TANG DYNASTY
tng (), 618907 CE
4 books, 4 formulas, 1 herb

Author: Sn S-Mio ()
Source: Qin Jn Yo Fng (), 652
Literal: Thousand Gold (Pieces) Important Formulas
C&C: Thousand Ducat Prescriptions
F&S, PMPH: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces
aka:
Bi J Qin Jn Yo Fng (), 652
Literal: Prepare (for) Emergency Thousand Gold (Pieces) Important
Formulas
C&C: Thousands of Golden Prescriptions for Emergencies
PMPH: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for Emer-
gency
Formulas:
s z jing q tng () (Chapter 3C)
d hu j shng tng () (Chapter 4F)

Author: R Hu-Z ()
Source: R Hu Z Bn Co (), 713
Literal: Ri Hua-Zis Materia Medica
C&C, F&S: Materia Medica of Ri Hua-Zi
PMPH: Ri Hua-zis Materia Medica
Herb: h shu w (), Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Chapter 16B)

Author: Wng To ()
Source: Wi Ti M Yo (), 752
Literal: Outer Platform (Imperial Library) Secret Essentials
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library
Formula: hung lin ji d tng () (Chapter 2A)

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Author: Ln Do Rn (Lin the Daoist) ()

Source: Xin Shu L Shng X Dun M Fng (), 846
Literal: Immortal Instructs Management (of) Injuries (and) Repair
(of) Fractures, Secret Formulas
C&C: Secret Recipes of Treating Wounds and Bone-Setting Taught by
Celestials
F&S: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures
Received from an Immortal
Formula: s w tng () (Chapter 16B)

NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

bi sng (), 9601127 CE
2 books, 17 formulas

Author: Zhu Yng ()

Source: jin ya j zhng fng (), 1051
Literal: Simple Important Aid Multitude Formulas
F&S: Concise Formulas to Aid the Multitudes
Formula:
png wi sn () (Chapter 6A)

Author: Imperial Medical Bureau (ti y j, );

revised by Chn Sh-Wn ()
Source: Ti Png Hu Mn H J J Fng (), 1078
Literal: (Era of) Great Peace, Benefit People Harmonious Medicines,
Office (of) Formulas
C&C: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era
F&S: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefitting the People
in the Taiping Era
PMPH: Beneficial Formulas from the Taiping Imperial Pharmacy
Formulas:
chun xing ch tio sn () (Chapter 1A)
ling g sn () (Chapter 2B)
r chn tng () (Chapter 3C)
s z jing q tng (), (Chapter 3C)
xio hu lu dn () (Chapter 4D)
s jn z tng () (Chapter 6A)

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png wi sn () (Chapter 6A)

shn lng bi zh sn () (Chapter 6A)
f z l zhng wn () (Chapter 6B)
hu xing zhng q sn () (Chapter 6D)
hui jio wn () (Chapter 6F)
xio yo sn () (Chapter 7A)
b zhng sn () (Chapter 11B)
rn shn yng rng tng () (Chapter 15C)
s w tng () (Chapter 16B)
sh qun d b tng () (Chapter 18A)

SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY

nn sng (), 11271279 CE
3 books, 3 formulas

Author: Li Wn-S ()
Source: Hung D S Wn Xun Mng Ln Fng (), 1172
Literal: Yellow Emperors Plain Questions Proclaimed Clear Discus-
sion of Formulas
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yel-
low Emperors Basic Questions
Formula: fng fng tng shng sn () (Chapter 2B)

Author: W Yn-Ku ()
Source: Chun Xn Sh Yng Fng (), 1180
Literal: Transmitted Suitable (and) Useable Formulas
F&S: Transmitted Trustworthy and Suitable Formulas
Formula: sh qun d b tang () (Chapter 18A)

Author: Zhng Cng-Zhng () aka Zhng Z-H ()

Source: R Mn Sh Qn (), 1228
Literal: Confucians Duties (to their) Parents
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Confucians Duties to Their Parents
Formula: m xing bng lng wn () (Chapter 6E)

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WESTERN XIA
(x xi, ) 10381227 CE
JIN DYNASTY
jn (), 11151234 CE
13 books, 22 formulas

Author: Ku Zng-Sh ()
Source: Bn Co Yn Y (), 1116
Literal: Materia Medica Extended Meanings
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Extension of the Materia Medica
Formula:
sng pio xio sn () (Chapter 11C)

Author: Anonymous, Song Imperial Court

Source: Zhng H Shng J Zng L (), 1117
Literal: (Era of) Political Harmony, Sagely Assistance, Comprehensive
Recording
C&C: Comprehensive Recording of Sage-Like Benefit from the Zheng
He Era
F&S: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the
Zhenghe Era
PMPH: Comprehensive Recording of Divine Assistance from the
Zhenghe Era
Formula:
tin ti w yo sn () (Chapter 7A)

Author: Qin Y ()
Source: Qin Sh Xio r Yo Zhng Zh Ju (), 1119
Literal: Qians Childrens Medical Patterns, Straight Secrets
PMPH: Qians Key to Diagnosis and Treatment of Childrens Dis-
eases
as:
Xio r Yo Zhng Zh Ju (), 1119
Literal: Childrens Medical Patterns, Straight Secrets
C&C: Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns
F&S: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children
PMPH: Key to Diagnosis and Treatment of Childrens Diseases

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Formulas:
rn shn bi d sn () (Chapter 1A)
do ch sn () (Chapter 2B)
li wi d hung wn () (Chapter 16A)

Author: Hng Zn () aka Hng Jng-Png ()

Source: Hng Sh J Yn Fang (), 1170
Literal: Hongs Collection (of) Examined Formulas
C&C: Time-Tested Formulas of Hong Family
F&S: Hongs Collection of Experiential Formulas
Formula: hun sho dn () (Chapter 18A)

Author: Chn Yn () aka Chn W-Z ()

Source: Sn Yn J Y Bng Zhng Fng Ln (), 1174
Literal: Three Etiologies Unification (of) Illness, Patterns (and) For-
mulas Discussion
C&C, F&S: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns, and Formulas Related to
the Unification of the Three Etiologies
PMPH: Treatise on Diseases, Patterns, and Formulas Related to the
Unification of the Three Etiologies
Formula: wn dn tng () (Chapter 7C)

Author: Yng Tn ()
Source: Yng Sh Ji Cng Fng (), 1178
Literal: Yang Family Depository (of) Formulas
C&C: Collected Formulas of the Yang Family
F&S: Yang Family Formulas
PMPH: Secret Formulas of the Yang Family
Formula: jun b tng () 1 (Chapter 4A)

Author: Zhng Yun-S () aka Zhng Ji-G ()

Source: Y Xu Q Yun (), 1186
Literal: Medical Studies Informed Origins
PMPH: Origins of Medicine
F&S: Expounding on the Origins of Medicine
Formula: dng gu nin tng tng () (Chapter 4E)

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Author: Chn Z-Mng ()

Source: F Rn Ling Fng (), 1237
Literal: Womens Fine Formulas
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Fine Formulas for Women
Formulas:
sn b tng () (Chapter 4C)
li jn z tng () (Chapter 6A)
tin wng b xn dn () (Chapter 9)

Author: L Go () aka L Dng-Yun ()

Source: Ni Wi Shng Bin Hu Ln (), 1247
Literal: Internal External Injury, Clarify False-Notions Discussion
C&C: Clarifying Doubts about Injury from Internal and External
Causes
F&S, PMPH: Clarifying Doubts about Damage from Internal and Ex-
ternal Causes
Formulas:
shng mi sn () (Chapter 3E)
li jn z tng () (Chapter 6A)
dng gu b xu tng () (Chapter 15C)

Author: L Go () aka L Dng-Yun ()

Source: P Wi Ln (), 1249
Literal: Spleen, Stomach Discussion
C&C, F&S: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach
PMPH: Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach
Formulas:
b zhng y q tng () (Chapter 6A)
rn chng wn () (Chapter 6D)
bn xi bi zh tin m tang () 1 (Chapter 7B)

Author: Yng Sh-Yng () aka Yng Rn-Zhi ()

Source: Rn Zhi Zh Zh Fng (), 1264
Literal: Ren-Zhais Straight Indications Formula Discussion
C&C: Straight Directions of Benevolent Aid
F&S: Straight Direction from [Yang] Ren-Zhai
PMPH: [Yang] Ren-zhais Direct Guidance on Formulas
Formula: y qun wn () (Chapter 15A)

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Author: L Go () aka L Dng-Yun (), edited by Lu Tn-Y ()

Source: Dng Yun Sh Xio Fng (), 1266
Literal: Dong-Yuans Tested, Effective Formulas
F&S: Dong-Yuans Tried and Tested Formulas
PMPH: [Li] Dong-yuans Proven Formulas
also as:
Dng Hng Sh Xio Fng (), 1266
Literal: Dong-Hengs Tested, Effective Formulas
C&C: Tested and Effective Formulas by Dong Heng
Formula: p j xio d yn () (Chapter 2A)

Author: L Go () aka L Dng-Yun ()

Source: Ln Sh M Cng (), date unknown, published 1276
Literal: Orchid Chambers Secrets Concealed
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber
Formula: qn wi sn () (Chapter 2B)

YUAN DYNASTY
yun (), 12711368 CE
8 books, 11 formulas

Author: Anonymous
Source: M Chun Yn K Lng M Ln (), 13th century
Literal: Secret Transmission (on) Eye (Diseases), Long-Mus Discus-
sion
PMPH: The Secret Transmission of Long-mus Ophthalmology

Author: Yn Yng-H ()
Source: J Shng Fng (), 1253
Literal: Aid (the) Living Formulas
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Formulas to Aid the Living
Formulas:
cng r z sn () (Chapter 1C)
xn y wn () (Chapter 1C)
gu p tng () (Chapter 9)
dng gu yn z () (Chapter 13A)

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Author: Lu Ti-Y ()
Source: Wi Shng Bo Jin (), 1281
Literal: Protect Life Precious Mirror
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Precious Mirror of Health
Formula: lng dn xi gn tng ()

Author: Wng Ho-G ()

Source: Y Li Yun Rng (), 1291
Literal: Medical Ramparts Supreme Commanders
F&S: Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts
Formula: to hng s w tng () (Chapter 8C)

Author: L Zhng-Nn ()
Source: Yng Li Qin Fng (), 1331
Literal: Eternal Categories Inscribed Formulas
C&C: Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas
F&S: Everlasting Categorization of Inscribed Formulas
Formula: b fi tng () (Chapter 3F)

Author: Wi Y-Ln ()
Source: Sh Y D Xio Fng (), 1345
Literal: Generations (of) Physicians Obtained Effective Formulas
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physi-
cians
Formulas:
w rn wn () (Chapter 6E)
q j d hung wn () (Chapter 14)

Author: G KJi () aka G QinSn ()

Source: Sh Yo Shn Sh (), 1348
C&C: Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies
F&S: Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies for Consumption
PMPH: Divine Book of Ten Medicinal Formulas

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as: Lo Zhng Sh Yo Shn Sh (), 1348

Literal: Consumption Disease Ten Medicines Divine Book
F&S: Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies for Consumption
PMPH: Deficiency Taxation Divine Book of Ten Medicinal Formulas
Formula: sh hu sn () (Chapter 5D)

Author: Hu Shu ()
Source: M Zhn Qun Sh (), circa 1350
Literal: Measles Complete Treatise
F&S: Complete Treatise on Measles
Formula: q j d hung wn () (Chapter 14)

MING DYNASTY
mng (), 13681644 or 1662 CE
21 books, 36 formulas

Author: To Hu ()
Source: Shng Hn Li Sh (), 1445
Literal: Injury (by) Cold, Six Books
C&C: Six Texts on Cold-Induced Disorders
F&S, PMPH: Six Texts on Cold Damage
Formula: chi g ji j tng () (Chapter 1B)

Author: Anonymous (probably To Hu, )

Source: Shng Hn Qun Shng J (), 1445
Literal: Injury (by) Cold, Complete Life Collection
C&C: All-New Collection of Cold Induced Disorders
F&S: Complete Compendium of Cold Damage
Formula: lin qio bi d pin () (Chapter 13A)

Author: Zh Zhn-Hng () aka Zh Dn-X ()

Source: Dn X Xn F (), 1481
Literal: Dan-Xis Heart Method (eg, Personal Insights)
C&C, PMPH: Teachings of [Zhu] Dan-xi
F&S: Essential Teachings of [Zhu] Dan-Xi

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Formulas:
r mio sn () (Chapter 4E)
bo h wn () (Chapter 6C)
tng xi yo fng () (Chapter 6D)
d b yn wn () (Chapter 8E)
y png fng sn () (Chapter 16A)

Author: Y Tun ()
Source: Y Xu Zhng Chun (), 1515
Literal: Medical Studies Correct Transmission
C&C: True Lineage of Medicine
F&S: Correct Transmission of Medicine
Formula: sn mio sn () (Chapter 4E)

Author: Xu J () aka Xu Xn-F () aka Xu L-Zhi ()

Source: Zhng T Li Yo (), 1529
Literal: Standardized Category Essentials
C&C: Catalogued Essentials for Correcting the Body
F&S: Categorized Essentials for Normalizing the Structure
PMPH: Categorized Synopsis of the Whole
Formula: b zhn tng () (Chapter 15C)

Author: Xu J () aka Xu Xn-F () aka Xu L-Zhi ()

Source: Ni K Zhi Yo (), circa 1530
Literal: Internal (Medicine) Department Selected Essentials
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Summary of Internal Medicine
Formula: ji wi xio yo sn () (Chapter 8B)

Author: Xu J () aka Xu Xn-F () aka Xu L-Zhi ()

Source: Jio Zh F Rn Ling Fng (), mid-16th c.
Literal: Corrections (and) Annotations (to) Womens Fine Formulas
C&C: Revised Fine Formulas for Women
F&S: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary
PMPH: Corrections and Annotations to Fine Formulas for Women

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Formulas:
sn b tng () (Chapter 4C)
li jn z tng () (Chapter 6A)
tin wng b xn dn () (Chapter 9)

Author: Png Yng-Gung ()

Source: T Rn Hu Bin (), 1549
Literal: Body Benevolent Collection-Compilation
C&C, F&S: Compilation of Materials of Benevolence for the Body
PMPH: A Compilation of Benevolent Formulas
Formula: bi z yn xn tng () (Chapter 9)

Author: Zhng Sh-Ch ()

Source: Sh Shng Zhng Mio Fng (), 1550
Literal: Conserve Life Multitude (of) Marvelous Formulas
C&C: Marvelous Formulas for the Health of Multitudes
F&S: Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life
PMPH: Numerous Miraculous Prescriptions for Health Cultivation
Formulas:
jng fng bi d sn () (Chapter 1A)
dn chun wn () (Chapter 3F)

Author: Zhu Zh-Gn () aka Zhu Shn-Zhi ()

Source: Shn Zhi Y Sh (), 1573
Literal: Shen-Zhais Dying Testament
F&S: Writings for Posterity of (Zhou) Shen-Zhai
Formula: bi h g jn tng () (Chapter 3E)

Author: Li Chn () aka L Tng () aka L Jin-Zhi ()

Source: Y Xu R Mn (), 1575
Literal: Medical Studies Introduction
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Introduction to Medicine
Formula: w z yn zng wn ()

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Author: W Kn ()
Source: Y Fng Ko (), 1584
Literal: Medical Formula Investigations
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Investigations of Medical Formulas
Formulas:
qng q hu tn wn () (Chapter 3B)
zh bi d hung wn () (Chapter 8E)

Author: Gng Tng-Xin ()

Source: Wn Bng Hu Chn (), 1587
Literal: Thousand Diseases Returned to Spring (eg, Restored to
Health)
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases
Formulas:
sh jn hu xu tang () (Chapter 4A)
xing sh yng wi tng () (Chapter 6C)
sh gn tng () (Chapter 7A) older version

Author: L Sh-Zhn () aka L Dng-B ()

Source: Bn Co Gng M (), 1578 or 1590
Literal: Materia Medica Guiding Outline
C&C: Materia Medica
F&S: Comprehensive Outline of the Materia Medica
PMPH: The Grand Compendium of Materia Medica
Formula: q bo mi rn dn () (Chapter 13B)

Author: Wng Kn-Tng ()

Source: Zhng Zh Zhn Shng (), 1602
Literal: Pattern Treatment Standards
C&C: Standards of Patterns and Treatment
F&S: Indispensible Tools for Pattern Treatment
PMPH: Standards for Diagnosis and Treatment
Formula: qng g sn () (Chapter 8E)

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Author: Mio X-Yng ()

Source: Xin Xng Zhi Y Xu Gung B J (), 1613
Literal: First Awakened Studio Medical Studies Extensive Short
Notes
C&C: Wide Ranging Medical Notes from the First-Awakened Studio
F&S: Extensive Notes on Medicine [from the First-Awakened Stu-
dio]
PMPH: Extensive Notes on Medicine from Xian Xing Studio
Formula: z shng wn () (Chapter 6C)

Author: Gng Tng-Xin ()

Source: Shu Sh Bo Yun (), 1615
Literal: Long Life Protect (the) Source
C&C, F&S: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source
PMPH: Prolonging Life and Preserving the Origin
Formulas:
b xan chng shu wn () (Chapter 3E)
mi wi d hung wn () (Chapter 3E)
w j bi fng wn () (Chapter 8A)

Author: Chn Sh-Gng ()

Source: Wi K Zhng Zng (), 1617
Literal: External Medicine True Lineage
C&C: True Lineage of External Medicine
F&S, PMPH: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine
Formula: xio fng sn () (Chapter 13A)

Author: W Zh-Wng () aka Sh Qng ()

Source: J Yn Gng M (), 1620
Literal: Benefit Yin (Women) General Outline
C&C: Materia Medica to Aid Yin
F&S: Comprehensive Outline on Benefiting Yin
PMPH: A Compendium of Female Disorders
Formula: qin jn zh di wn () (Chapter 8D)

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Author: Zhng Ji-Bn () aka Zhng Jng-Yu ()

Source: Jng Yu Qun Sh (), 1624
Literal: Jing-Yues Complete Writings
C&C: Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue
F&S: Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue - 1624
PMPH: The Complete Works of [Zhang] Jing-yue
Formulas:
tng xi yo fng () (Chapter 6D)
chi h sh gn sn (Chapter 7A)
zu gu wn () (Chapter 16A)
yu gu wn () (Chapter 17B)

Author: Hng J () aka Hng Ji-Yu ()

Source: Sh Shng M Pu (), 1638
Literal: Sustaining Life Secrets, Explanation
C&C: Secrets Investigations into Obtaining Health
F&S: Dissecting the Secrets of Sustaining Life
PMPH: Penetrating the Secrets of Health Cultivation
Formula: tin wng b xn dn ()

QING DYNASTY
qng () 16441911 CE
18 books, 35 formulas

Author: F Rn-Y ()
Source: F Sh Yn K Shn Sh Yo Hn (), 1644
Literal: Master Fus Ophthalmology Examination Inspection (of the)
Jade Case
PMPH: A Close Examination of the Precious Classic [on Ophthalmol-
ogy]
also as:
Shn Sh Yo Hn (), 1642
Literal: Examination Inspection (of the) Jade Case
C&C: Scrutiny of the Priceless Jade Case
F&S: Scrutiny of the Precious Jade Case

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Author: Y Chng () aka Y Ji-Yn ()

Source: Y Mn F L (), 1658
Literal: Physicians Door (to) Methods (and) Rules,
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Precepts for Physicians
Formula: qng zo ji fi wn () (Chapter 3A)

Author: Lu Mi ()
Source: Mng Y Fng Ln (), 1675
Literal: Famous Physicians Formulas Discussion
F&S: Discussion of Famous Physicians Formulas Past and Present
PMPH: Discussion on Famous Physicians Formulas
aka:
G Jn Mng Fng (), 1675
Literal: Ancient, Modern Famous Formulas
C&C: Famous Classic and Contemporary Formulas
Formula: xing sh li jn z tng () (Chapter 6A)

Author: Wng ng ()
Source: Y Fng J Ji (), 1682
Literal: Medical Formulas Collected, Explained
C&C: Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas
F&S, PMPH: Medical Formulas Collected and Analyzed
Formulas:
jin p wn () (Chapter 6C)
lng dn xi gn tng () (Chapter 7C)
b xi fn qng yn () (Chapter 11A)
jn su g jng wn () (Chapter 11C)

Author: Chng Gu-Png ()

Source: Y Xu Xn W (), 1732
Literal: Medical Studies Mind Awakening (eg, Insights)
C&C: Medical Revelations
F&S: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies
PMPH: Easy Access to Medicine
Formulas:
jun b tng () 2 (Chapter 4A)
bn xi bi zh tin m tang () -2 (Chapter 7B)

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Author: W Qin ()
Source: Y Zng Jn Jin (), 1742
Literal: Medical Tradition Golden Mirror
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition
Formulas:
w wi xio d yn () (Chapter 2A)
to hng s w tng () (Chapter 8C)
zh bi d hung wn () (Chapter 8E)
dn shn yn () (Chapter 10)

Author: Fng Zho-Qun ()

Source: Fng Sh Mi Zhng Zhng Zng (), 1749
Literal: Fangs Pulse (and) Disease Orthodox Lineage
F&S, PMPH: Fangs Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms
Formula: sn mio sn () (Chapter 4E)

Author: W Y-Lu () aka W Zn-Chng ()

Source: Bn Co Cng Xn (), 1751
Literal: Materia Medica From (the) New
C&C, F&S, PMPH: Thoroughly Revised Materia Medica
Herbs:
x yng shn (), Radix Panacis Quinquefolii (Chapter 16A)
dng chng xi co (), Cordyceps (Chapter 18B)

Author: G Sh-Chng ()
Source: Yng Y D Qun (), 1760
Literal: Sores Medicine Great Compendium
F&S: Great Compendium of Medicine for Sores
Formulas:
ni xio lu l wn () (Chapter 2A)
x gu shung () (Chapter 2A)

Author: Xing Tan-Ru ()

Source: Tng Shu L (), 1762
Literal: Common Longevity Records
F&S: Collection for the Common Pursuit of Longevity
Formula: f k zhng z wn () (Chapter 8A)

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Author: Wi Zh-Xi ()
Source: X Mng Y Li n (), 1770
Literal: Continuation (of) Famous Doctors Categorized Cases
C&C, F&S: Continuation of Famous Physicians Cases Organized by
Categories
PMPH: Supplement to Classified Case Records of Famous Physi-
cians
Formula: y gun jin () (Chapter 7A)

Author: Shn Jn-o ()

Source: Shn Sh Zn Shng Sh (), 1773
Literal: Shen Shis Venerate Life Books
PMPH: Shens Books on Respecting Life
F&S: Shens Book for Revering Life
Formula: y qun wn () (Chapter 15A)

Author: Di Tin-Zhng ()
Source: Gung Wn Y Ln (), 1774
Literal: Widespread Warm Epidemic Discussion
C&C, F&S: Discussion of Widespread Warm Epidemics
PMPH: Treatise on Widespread Warm Pestilence
Formula: r lng zu c wn () (Chapter 7B)

Author: W Tng () aka W J-Tng ()

Source: Wn Bng Tio Bin (), 1798
Literal: Warm Diseases Systematic Differentiation
C&C, PMPH: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases
F&S: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases 1798
Formulas:
sng j yn () (Chapter 1B)
yn qio sn () (Chapter 1B)
xng s sn () (Chapter 3C)
sh shn mi dng tng () (Chapter 3E)
xun b tng () (Chapter 4E)

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Author: Chn Nin-Z aka Chn Xi-Yun ( / )

Source: Sh Fng G Ku (), 1801
Literal: Contemporary Formulas (as a) Song Collection
C&C: Collected Songs About Contemporary Formulas
F&S: Compendium of Songs on Modern Formulas
PMPH: Summary Verses of Post-Classical Formulas
Formula: dn shn yn () (Chapter 10)

Author: Wng Qng-Rn ()

Source: Y Ln Gi Cu (), 1830
Literal: Physicians Circle, Correction (of) Errors
C&C, F&S: Correction Of Errors Among Physicians
PMPH: Correction of Errors in Medical Works
Formulas:
shn tng zh y tng () (Chapter 4B)
b yng hun w tng () (Chapter 4C)
sho f zh y tng () (Chapter 8C)
g xi zh y tng () (Chapter 7A)
tn qio hu xu tng () (Chapter 10)
xu f zh y tng () (Chapter 10)

Author: Xi Yun-Qng ()
Source: Ling Fng J Y (), 1842
Literal: Fine Formulas Collection Small
C&C, F&S: Small Collection of Fine Formulas
PMPH: A Collection of Fine Formulas from Various Sources
Formula: q l sn () (Chapter 5A)

Author: Zhng Bng-Chng ()

Source: Chng Fng Bin D (), 1904
Literal: Established Formulas Convenient Reader
C&C, F&S: Convenient Reader of Established Formulas
PMPH: Convenient Reader on Established Formulas
Formula: s mio wn () (Chapter 4E)

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NATIONALIST REPUBLIC OF CHINA

zhng gu mn z zh y gng h gu (), 1911-1949
1 book, 2 formulas

Author: Zhng X-Chn ()

Source: Y Xu Zhng Zhng Cn X L (), 1918-1934
Literal: Medical Studies Heartfelt (towards) Chinese, Respecting
Western, Records
C&C: Records of Heart-Felt Experiences in Medicine with Reference
to the West
F&S: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the
Western 1918-1934
PMPH: Records of Chinese Medicine with Reference to Western
Medicine
Formulas:
hu lu xio lng dn () (Chapter 5A)
zhn gn x fng tng () (Chapter 7B)

PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA

zhng hu rn mn gng h gu (), 1949-present
5 books, 5 formulas

Author: Zhng B-N ()

Source: Zhng Y Fng J Ln Chung Shu C (), 1950s
Literal: Chinese Medicine Formulas Dosing Clinical Manual
C&C: Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas
F&S: Clinical Handbook of Chinese Medical Formulas (1950s)
Formula: r xin tng () (Chapter 8E)

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Author: H Gung-C ()
Source: Z Bng Zhng Zh Xn Y (), 1958
Literal: Miscellaneous Disorders Patterns (and) Treatment New Sig-
nificance
C&C: New Significance of Patterns and Treatment in Miscellaneous
Diseases
F&S: Deriving New Treatments for Patterns of Miscellaneous Disor-
ders
Formula: tin m gu tng yn () (Chapter 7B)

Author: Chinese Medicine Research Institute of China Academy of TCM

Qun Gu Zhng Yo Chng Yo Ch Fng J (),

()
Source:
1962
Literal: Nation-wide Chinese Medicine Manufactured Medicine
Medical Prescription Collection
C&C: National Collection of Chinese Herbal Prepared Medicines
F&S: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas
Formula: hung lin shng qng wn () (Chapter 3A)

Author: Chinese Herbal Medicine Committee, Ministry of the Interior

Source: Zhng Gu Gu Yo G Yu Chng Fng Xun J (
), 1967
Literal: Chinas Chinese Medicine Administration Selected Formulas
Anthology
C&C: A Selection of Traditional Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine
Formula: nng su wn () (Chapter 3B)

Author: Anonymous
Source: Zhng Hu Rn Mn Gng H Gu Yo Din (),
2005
Literal: Peoples Republic of China (Herbal) Medicine Dictionary
C&C: Chinese Herbal Pharmacopoeia by Peoples Republic of China
Formula: mn m d hung wn () (Chapter 14)

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