Toxigenic theory and clinical practice

Author: Yu Junsheng
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph that systematically discusses the theory of toxic pathogens in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The book is divided into two parts: General Principles and Specific Diseases. The General Principles section consists of ten chapters, covering the concept of toxicity, the formation and development of the theory of toxic pathogens, the etiology and pathogenesis characteristics of diseases caused by toxic pathogens, the relationship between toxic pathogens and lesions of the viscera, Qi, blood, and body fluids, as well as detoxification methods and commonly used detoxifying herbs. The Specific Diseases section elaborates on 20 common diseases related to toxic pathogens, including viral diseases, bacterial infectious diseases, connective tissue diseases, and others. It discusses each disease in turn from aspects such as historical context, pathogenesis analysis, treatment based on toxicity theory, and experiences of renowned TCM practitioners. This book is suitable for clinical and research workers in TCM and integrated Chinese and Western medicine, as well as students and faculty of TCM institutions for reference.