Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Jiang Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is an introductory course for learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a mandatory foundational course for all majors in TCM colleges and universities, as well as the first course that students in TCM institutions encounter when studying TCM. Whether or not students excel in this course will directly impact their ability to learn subsequent TCM courses. However, the content of Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is relatively abstract, with some aspects even being profound, making it difficult for students to understand, memorize, or master. Additionally, if students fail to grasp the key points, it may affect their learning outcomes. Therefore, to help students overcome the challenges they face in their studies and improve their learning effectiveness, we have been commissioned by the publisher to compile this study reference book. The compilation of this book is entirely based on the original textbook and follows the Teaching Syllabus for Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In terms of writing methodology, at the beginning of each chapter, the learning objectives are clearly stated, specifically divided into "Master" (marked with ★) and "Understand" (marked with ●). The "Master" section represents the key points of the chapter. [Key Point Highlight] Primarily presented in outline form, supplemented by charts and tables, it focuses on introducing the essential content that must be mastered, listing its key elements. At the same time, to maintain consistency with the textbook and ensure the systematic and comprehensive nature of this book, the content that needs to be understood is also briefly outlined. [Difficult Point Highlight] Includes explanations and comparisons of certain concepts. The overall layout is designed to be clear, concise, and easy to grasp, making it immediately understandable. At the end of the book, two mock exams are provided to give students a general idea of the depth and breadth of the Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine exam.