Overview

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 today's clinical practice. The book covers: * Establishment and characteristics of TCM's theory * Establishment and development of TCM's clinical system. * Basic features of TCM * TCM's philosophical bases: primordial qi, yin-yang and Five Elements * TCM's medical model, method, and architecture Organized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains: *Goals & Requirements and Key Contents to enable readers to understand the core and the outline of the chapter *Endnotes for readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to China *Glossary for 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.

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Author:   Men Jiuzhang ,  Guo Lei
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
ISBN:  

9781420091731

ISBN 10:   1420091735
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   12 November 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

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 Disease's Cause and Law Preliminary Establishment of TSD Accumulation of Therapeutic Experiences Theory Inheritance and Practice Standardization Complete Summary of Clinical Experiences and the Perfection of TSD Model Basic Features of TCM The Concept of Holism Treatment Based on Syndrome Differentiation Philosophical Foundation of TCM The Theory of Primordial Qi The Theory of Yin-yang The Theory of Five Elements Interrelationships among Theories of Primordial Qi, Yin-yang and Five Elements Model, Method and Architecture of TCM The Model of TCM The Method of TCM The Architecture of TCM Main References Endnotes Glossary

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