Chinese Medicine Experimental Science

Author: Zhang Weirong
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long emphasized the observation of macroscopic functions while lacking research on microscopic structures and metabolism, often being "detailed in Qi transformation but brief in physical manifestations." To advance TCM and align it with the direction of modern scientific development, it is essential to introduce experimental methods. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative modern approaches can compensate for the limitations of clinical observation and intuitive understanding, enhancing its scientific rigor and persuasiveness. Therefore, offering a course in TCM Experimental Science in TCM institutions is of great significance for strengthening students' comprehension and mastery of basic TCM theories and diagnostic and therapeutic skills, as well as improving their scientific literacy. The purpose of writing TCM Experimental Science is precisely this. TCM Experimental Science is an experimental discipline that guides the study and development of TCM using modern scientific research methods and techniques. The book TCM Experimental Science has been listed by the National Ministry of Education as a key planning textbook for higher education in the "21st Century." This textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in TCM institutions, enabling them to conduct experiments and research training in TCM and Chinese medicine under the guidance of TCM theory and modern research methods. In terms of specific experimental projects and time arrangements, each school and major can adjust them according to their teaching characteristics and plans. Additionally, the book can also serve as a reference for integrated Chinese and Western medicine researchers. The authors of this book are experts and professors currently engaged in long-term teaching and research on integrated Chinese and Western medicine experimental science. Driven by their passion for TCM, they meticulously drafted this book after extensive research and reflection on their practical experiences. The book is divided into four parts, covering basic methods of TCM experimental science, advancements in TCM experimental research, modern research techniques and methods, and experimental guidance in TCM experimental science.