International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.1, 14-22 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 14 Research Article Open Access The Classification Study and Categorization of Medicinal Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine Mengyue Chen, Shiying Yu Zhuji Yuansheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Zhuji, 311800, China Corresponding author: 2644034884@qq.com International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.1 doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0002 Received: 20 Dec., 2023 Accepted: 28 Jan., 2024 Published: 12 Feb., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Chen and Yu, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Chen M.Y., and Yu S.Y., 2024, The classification study and categorization of medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine, International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 14(1): 14-22 (doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0002) Abstract Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as a significant component of Chinese traditional medicine, has accumulated rich knowledge and experience over thousands of years of history. Different categories of TCM play unique roles and have specific applications in treating various diseases and symptoms. The five flavors and four properties of medicinal properties are the basic attributes of TCM, which determine the specific efficacy and scope of application of TCM. meridian tropism of medicinal properties is a crucial concept in TCM, classifying Chinese herbs based on their taste, nature, and meridian affiliation, providing essential guidance for TCM diagnosis and treatment. With the development of modern technology, research on Chinese medicine is expected to deepen. This study aims to explore the sources, classification, and the theory of meridian tropism of medicinal properties in TCM, gain a deeper understanding of the properties and efficacy of TCM, as well as the value of meridian tropism of medicinal properties in TCM clinical applications. This exploration aims to provide a more scientific basis for the inheritance and innovation of TCM, contributing to the greater well-being of humanity. Keywords Traditional Chinese medicine; Basic classification; Meridian tropism of medicinal properties; Clinical application TCM has played a crucial role in human healthcare since ancient times. Over thousands of years, the accumulated practical experience and theoretical framework of TCM have formed a unique and complex medical system. The classification research and meridian tropism of medicinal properties of TCM are important concepts in TCM, providing crucial guidance for understanding and applying TCM. Through a comprehensive understanding of TCM, people can better grasp and apply it, contributing to the development and inheritance of TCM. The classification research of TCM is the foundation for classifying and organizing Chinese herbs. It covers Chinese medicinal herbs, Chinese medicinal materials, and different sources of TCM, providing a systematic framework for the study and research of TCM. Different types of TCM possess their unique pharmacological properties and effects. Through rational combination and application, they can achieve the treatment and regulation of diseases. Simultaneously, the pharmacological properties of TCM are also crucial concepts in TCM, describing the impact and effects of herbs on the human body. Pharmacological properties encompass both the characteristics and effects of the herbs and involve their attribution to the meridians and organs of the human body. Therefore, the attribution of medicinal properties to meridians plays a role as a bridge and link in TMC. It combines the categorization of TCM with the diagnosis and treatment in TCM, providing essential support for the theoretical framework of TCM. This study will explore the relevant concepts of the origin, classification, and meridian tropism of medicinal properties of TCM, delving into their roles and significance in TCM. Through a comprehensive understanding of these aspects, individuals can better grasp and apply TCM, contributing to the development and inheritance of TCM. Additionally, this study will also emphasize the importance and value of pharmacological properties categorization in modern Chinese medicine research, providing new insights and directions for the future research and application of TCM. Through in-depth research and understanding of TCM, people will better uncover the potential and value of TCM, actively contributing to the health and well-being of humanity.
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