Traditional Chinese Medicine Methodology

Author: Huang Jianping
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book employs philosophical methodology to comprehensively and systematically summarize and elaborate on the theories and methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Based on a review of the distinct theoretical and methodological systems of Chinese and Western medicine formed under different socio-historical conditions, it introduces the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory as the fundamental methodology of TCM, the Zang-Xiang theory as the theoretical and methodological framework for TCM physiology and pathology, and the Bian Zheng-Lun theory as the theoretical and methodological approach to TCM's understanding and treatment of diseases. It discusses the significance of studying TCM methodology and explores the pathways, methods, and strategic thinking behind the development of TCM, particularly its modernization. This book is a revised version of the third edition of The Methodology of National Medicine, with added content such as "The Theory of Unity of Heaven and Man," "The Yin-Yang Theory and the Theory of Primordial Qi," "The Methodology of TCM Medicines and Formulas," and "On the Inheritance and Development of TCM." It also incorporates the latest achievements and advancements in domestic and international TCM research into its chapters, significantly enriching the original content. Additionally, it includes over 100 classic historical photographs and illustrations of figures, making the book rich in visuals and highly readable. It is suitable for students and faculty of TCM universities, practicing TCM practitioners, as a reference for TCM and Western medicine graduate students, and as an introductory guide for philosophers seeking to understand the philosophy of TCM.