General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

<p>Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. <strong>A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine </strong>explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in today’s clinical practice. The book covers:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Establishment and characteristics of TCM’s theory </li> <li>Establishment and development of TCM’s clinical system.</li> <li>Basic features of TCM </li> <li>TCM’s philosophical bases: primordial <em>qi, yin-yang</em> and Five Elements </li> <li>TCM’s medical model, method, and architecture</li> </ul><p>Organized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li> <em>Goals & Requirements</em> and <em>Key Contents</em> to enable readers to understand the core and the outline of the chapter</li> <li> <em>Endnotes</em> for readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to China</li> <li> <em>Glossary</em> for readers to understand more specific information about TCM and Chinese culture</li> </ul><p>Complete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future.</p> <p>Introduction. Theoretical System of TCM: Formation and Characters. Clinical System of TCM: Formation and Development. Basic Features of TCM. Philosophical Foundation of TCM. Model, Method and Architecture of TCM.</p>