Publisher's Synopsis
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.
