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MENTAL MODEL · M0659

Triangular Herb Combinations

Triangular Herb Combinations
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A three-herb combination that is more stable than a herb pair. It typically has a structure of 'two assistants and one principal' or 'triangular support'. For example, 'Chuanxiong-Danggui-Baishao' forms an iron triangle for nourishing blood and activating blood.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Building stable structures. If a herb pair is a straight line, a triangular combination is a plane. When formulating a prescription, utilize the stability of a triangle (e.g., one ascending, one descending, one harmonizing) to construct a minimal tactical unit with complete functions.

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Based on a herb pair, add one more herb to form a triangular structure, using complementary directions such as 'one ascending, one descending, one harmonizing' to achieve more stable effects than two herbs. A triangle is more stable on a plane than a line connecting two points, so it can form a minimal unit with complete functions.

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