NOTES from SOUTH MOUNTAIN: A Guide to Concentrated Herb Granules by Andrew Ellis

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Hi All,

 

See this, re NOTES from SOUTH MOUNTAIN: A Guide to

Concentrated Herb Granules by Andrew Ellis

 

The CD Version looks like very good value, especially if formatted

in html or .doc

 

Phil

 

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4/4/03: Crane Herb Company is proud to announce:

 

NOTES from SOUTH MOUNTAIN: A Guide to Concentrated Herb

Granules by Andrew Ellis

 

NOTES from SOUTH MOUNTAIN offers a unique presentation of

classical Chinese herb formulas available as concentrated

granules. Theoretical and historical insights complement the

clinical information that is the textÕs primary feature.

Comprehensive discussion and modifications sections are derived

from classical sources, contemporary Chinese texts, the authorÕs

experience and the experience of practitioners with whom he has

studied. Extensive indexes provide easy access, making this a

practical handbook for everyday use.

 

Features:

* Introduction including sections on prescribing and dosing herb

concentrates

* Discussion of approximately 300 formulas

* Formula ingredients in both Pinyin and common names

* Useful comparisons of similar formulas

* Discussions of each formulaÕs use in modern practice and

evolution of a formulasÕ use from that given in its source text

* Advice on modifying formulas

* And index of common disorders

* An extensive index of symptoms

 

" Each formula discussion focuses on how the formula is used in

the clinic, based on the evolution of its use from the time of its

source text to the present. The discussion and modifications

sections include both classical and modern uses and seek to show

the relationship between the two. Where relevant, the formula under

discussion is compared with similar formulas, and guidelines for

determining the correct for a given situation are provided. "

 

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<@e...> wrote:

> Hi All,

>

> See this, re NOTES from SOUTH MOUNTAIN: A Guide to

> Concentrated Herb Granules by Andrew Ellis

>

> The CD Version looks like very good value, especially if formatted

> in html or .doc

>

> Phil

>

 

i got a comp copy from Crane this week since i've been spending a bit

of money on KPC recently. It started as the KPC product manual, but

was published independently as it has broader appeal.

 

The introduction is valuable in that it is one of the few in-depth

discussions available on how to use granule extracts by combining

fomulas with single herbs. The material is almost identical to the

earlier Ellis/KPC flier on the subject.

 

The meat of the book is devoted to one-or-two-page discussions of the

300-or-so formulas, listed in alphabetical order according to the

pinyin name. Each formula also has the KPC stock number and the

ingredients listed. Note that the composition of the formula is

expressed in percentages and refers specifically to the KPC

formulation. The discussions are brief and to the point, but still

yield a lot of good clinically-oriented information. Most formulas

are compared to at least one other formula to assist in clinical

differentiation. Each formula has a list of single-herb

modifications, and some include combining with other prepared

formulas.

 

There are several indices totalling 65 pages, arranged according to

formula name, common disorders (further differentiated by CM

pattern), and symptoms (both biomedical and bian bing so phlebitis is

alongside phlegm dryness with vexation heat). Alas, no characters

save for the Chinese source bibliography.

 

I think that while the book is most useful for its target audience of

KPC customers, it is actually a quick and handy clinic reference for

not only users of other prepared classical formulations but also

practitioners who use bulk medicinals as well.

 

robert hayden