Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Rhymes and Verses - Second Edition

Author: Wei Liangxing, Ni Zhengwen (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book consists of eleven chapters, systematically summarizing and introducing the main contents of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the form of rhymes. It includes the fundamental characteristics of TCM, as well as basic theories such as Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Zang-Xiang (organs and manifestations), meridians, Qi, blood, and body fluids. It also covers etiology and pathogenesis, various diagnostic methods, syndrome differentiation, therapeutic principles, and methods, as well as the origins, properties, processing, usage, and more than 400 species of Chinese medicinal herbs and over 200 prescriptions, all presented in rhyming form. The content is both profound and accessible, integrating theory with practice. In terms of form, it is flexible, ranging from five-character to seven-character rhymes, with smooth and memorable phrasing. It serves as an excellent and convenient tool for quickly learning TCM. Suitable for clinical practitioners of both Western and Chinese medicine, medical students in TCM colleges, and other beginners in TCM for reference.