Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in todays clinical practice. The book covers:
- Establishment and characteristics of TCMs theory
- Establishment and development of TCMs clinical system.
- Basic features of TCM
- TCMs philosophical bases: primordial qi, yin-yangand Five Elements
- TCMs medical model, method, and architecture
Organized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains:
- Goals & Requirementsand Key Contentsto enable readers to understand the core and the outline of the chapter
- Endnotesfor readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to China
- Glossaryfor readers to understand more specific information about TCM and Chinese culture
Complete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future.
Introduction
Establishment and Development of TCM's Academic System
Great Historical Achievements of Early TCM
Basic Theoretical Views of TCM
Theoretical System of TCM: Formation and Characters
The Formation of the Theoretical System of TCM
The Disciplinary Properties of TCM
Clinical System of TCM: Formation and Development
Accumulation of Clinical Experiences
Exploration of DislÂ
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