The classic prescriptions,which were listed in the Treatise on Febrile Diseases and the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber,had been proven effective for thousands of years and were the source of vitality in traditional Chinese medicine clinical practice.As the ancestor of group prescrip-tions,the medication are very streamLined and the compatibility is extremely rigorous.In terms of medication,there are methods of addition and subtraction,and a new prescription is formed by changing one medicine;the dosage is strict,and there is a phenomenon of"same medicine but dif-ferent prescriptions".In terms of compatibility,or mutual assistance,the medicine is specialized and powerful;or complement each other,coordinate and unify.Ancient masters were familiar with classic formulas,widely used in clinical practice,and accumulated rich experience.The compatibility of clas-sic prescriptions is reasonable and methodical,regardless of the subject being used,with a focus on syndrome differentiation and treatment,which can broaden the thinking and inspire inspiration for clinical diagnosis and treatment.As a very important part of traditional Chinese medicine treatment,classic prescriptions bear the mission of inheriting the past and opening up the future.Not only can it continue to play an irreplaceable role in clinical treatment of diseases;but also it has great significance in promoting the development and growth of traditional Chinese medicine's innovation and integrity in the future.
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