A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Summary:

C.RC Press | 2009 | ISBN: 1420090445 | 136 pages | PDF | 1,4 MB

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.

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