History of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Li Chengwen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book primarily studies the origin of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the formation and development of the TCM theoretical system, the influence of hereditary background, cultural factors, technological culture, medical administration, TCM education, infectious diseases, and foreign medicine on the development of TCM. It explores the characteristics and outstanding achievements of TCM in different periods, the origins, connotations, developmental trajectories, and impacts of major TCM theories on later generations. The book focuses on the external factors and inherent characteristics of TCM development, revealing the features and patterns of TCM evolution in different periods to leverage strengths and avoid weaknesses, providing references for the contemporary and future development of TCM. It can serve as a foundational textbook for students in various disciplines of TCM institutions and as a valuable read for those interested in learning about the history of TCM.