Beginning with the basic concepts of harmony of man with nature

Qi and heavy-earth-man

Yin-Yang and five elements

four nature and five flavors of Chinese herbs

channel tropism of Chinese herbs

as well as genuine regional herbs in Chinese medicine

combining with problems in current researches

the authors discuss the importance and necessity of using traditional Chinese medicine theory to conduct Chinese herb research. Concretely

the theory of harmony of man with nature is the guidance of Chinese herb research. Qi communicates heaven

earth and man

which is the key to understand Chinese herb effect. Yin-Yang

five elements

four nature and five flavors of Chinese herbs are necessary tools to communicate the heaven

earth and man. Like draws to like is the inner basis of channel affinity herbs. Genuine regional herb theory is the best method to control the quality of herbs dynamically.