TCM etiology and pathogenesis

Author: Zhao Cunde
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book is suitable for adult education students majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and integrated Chinese and Western medicine, as well as for self-examination candidates, TCM professionals, and enthusiasts. It serves as a reference book for learning. This textbook is designed for adult education students in TCM and integrated Chinese and Western medicine. The book is divided into five chapters, systematically elaborating on TCM theories such as etiology, pathogenesis, and disease development, as well as the fundamental principles of disease occurrence, progression, transformation, and prognosis. In the etiology section, it focuses on introducing external pathogens (six evils), internal injuries (seven emotions), and dietary and physical overexertion, clarifying the characteristics of TCM etiology in identifying causes and treating based on those causes. Regarding pathogenesis, it clarifies the role and significance of the interaction between pathogenic factors and the body's defensive forces. In the pathogenesis section, it defines basic pathogenic mechanisms such as the imbalance of pathogenic and defensive forces, Yin-Yang disharmony, qi-blood disorders, and fluid metabolism disorders. It also introduces systemic pathogenesis, including zang-fu organ pathogenesis, meridian pathogenesis, endogenous evils, Wei-Qi-Ying-Xue pathogenesis, and San-Jiao pathogenesis. The book highlights the introduction of practical theories, with content selection, structural design, and writing methods tailored to adult learning characteristics, emphasizing the cultivation of scientific thinking and innovative spirit.