Mengyue Chen , Shiying Yu

Zhuji Yuansheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Zhuji, 311800, China
Author    Correspondence author
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

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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)

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 review 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.

Traditional Chinese medicine; Basic classification; Meridian tropism of medicinal properties; Clinical application