A Self-Guided Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Lu Guoxun
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part primarily introduces the basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theories, an overview of Qi, Blood, Essence, Body Fluids, and Spirit, as well as the Four Diagnostic Methods and Eight Principles, syndrome differentiation based on Zang-Fu organs, treatment of exogenous diseases, principles and methods of treatment, the properties, functions, and usage of various Chinese medicinal materials, the composition, functions, explanations, and commonly used formulas of herbal prescriptions, the composition, functions, and indications of patent medicines. Using Western medical theory, it introduces the latest research findings on the basic and clinical applications of some formulas. The second part presents diseases of various body systems and specialty diseases, combining Western medical diagnoses with TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment, covering main symptoms, treatment methods, and prescriptions. The content is rich, practical, and concise, making it suitable for junior TCM practitioners, grassroots medical personnel, and self-learners of TCM.