潜在病机在揭示制方原理中的意义

o aim directly at the deficience of analyzing pathogenesis according to symptom in formula teaching,We propose the concept of “latent pathogenesis” for realizing pathogenesis of formula. “latent pathogenesis”is patho-component element that it exists in pathogenesis and has important effect on formation and development of primary syndrome,though it has no corresponding symptoms.As a part of pathogenesis,It has the character of potentiality and delitescence.We can recognize certain latent pathogenesis by the help of the theory of pathogenesis. So it profits to perfect regularity of composition of formula and compatibility of medicines,and also can elevate to apply the classic formula clinally;and it is the role of developing diagnosis and treatment based on differentiation of symptoms and signs in traditional chinese medicine.