The Basic Principles Behind TCM(中医基础原理之中药)

Herbology
Herbal Medicine in TCM describes formulae which are made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves, seeds or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal parts.
The herbs are usually decocted into a soup. Some come in ready-prepared pill or powder, called 'patent' herbal remedies. The herbal medicine are usually taken in the form of a 'recipe' called a prescription. To make up a prescription, the TCM practitioner carefully blends together a number of herbs which have specific functions.