Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Wu Changguo (Editor-in-Chief); Zhu Zhongbao (Translator)
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Publishing Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This volume primarily discusses the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), covering a wealth of content such as Yin-Yang theory, Five Elements theory, Zang-Xiang (organs and manifestations), Qi, blood, body fluids, meridians, etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment principles. In terms of writing style, it strives to retain the original TCM terminology to preserve its traditional characteristics while adopting a fully colloquial form for smooth and readable text. To prevent excessive length, the writing process involved repeated refinement of the text to make it more concise, as well as appropriate adjustments in content depth to avoid repetition with other volumes. Topics such as meridian pathways, Zang-Xiang differentiation, and health preservation can be referred to in other volumes like China Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics, as this book does not provide detailed explanations. TCM is a unique medical system distinct from modern medicine, so some terms mentioned in this book, such as heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, differ significantly in concept from their counterparts in modern medicine. Readers are advised to pay attention to these differences while studying.