Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies for Gallstone Disease

Author: Zheng Yaogang / Wang Xu / Yang Zijun (editors) / Tian Kaiyu / Zhu Yuqin / Zhou Yu
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Cholecystolithiasis is one of the common and frequently-occurring clinical diseases, with an incidence rate as high as 20%–30% among middle-aged women. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating cholecystolithiasis and has accumulated extensive experience. In particular, over the past decade, with the development of TCM, the understanding of cholecystolithiasis has deepened, treatment methods have continuously expanded, and therapeutic efficacy has significantly improved, alleviating pain for numerous patients and sparing them the need for surgery. This has made TCM increasingly popular. To promote the distinctive therapeutic methods of TCM for this condition, we have compiled this book based on years of clinical experience in treating cholecystolithiasis with TCM and collected relevant literature. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 focuses on introducing the concept of cholecystolithiasis, clinical characteristics, diagnostic key points, and TCM’s understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Part 2 provides a detailed account of TCM’s distinctive treatments for cholecystolithiasis, including syndrome differentiation therapy, single herb formulas, patent medicines, external therapies, acupuncture therapy, massage therapy, sports therapy, emotional therapy, dietary therapy, and health preservation and nursing care. Part 3 introduces the unique insights, diagnostic and treatment experiences, and clinical case studies of renowned TCM practitioners on this disease. This book is rich in content, concise and practical, easy to understand, and serves as a clinical reference for the prevention and treatment of cholecystolithiasis. It fully reflects the characteristics of TCM in treating cholecystolithiasis and is suitable for reference by clinical practitioners of both TCM and Western medicine.