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.
A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Ebook
By: Men Jiuzhang
Publisher:
Routledge (CRC)
Print ISBN: 9781420090444, 1420090445
eText ISBN: 9781420091731, 1420091735
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 2009
Format: PDF
Available from $ 23.18 USD
SKU: 9781420091731R90
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