Traditional Chinese Medicine is so interesting

Author: Hu Xianguo
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: With a calm mind and few desires, peace of heart without fear, physical labor without exhaustion, and a harmonious flow of qi, each follows their own inclinations and achieves their wishes. Therefore, they appreciate their food, wear what they like, enjoy their customs, and do not envy each other for status. Their people are thus simple and unrefined. An excess of sour taste dries the liver qi, exhausting the spleen qi. An excess of salty taste weakens the large bones, shortens the muscles, and suppresses the heart qi. An excess of sweet taste causes shortness of breath and fullness, darkens the complexion, and unbalances the kidney qi. An excess of bitter taste fails to nourish the spleen qi, thickening the stomach qi. An excess of pungent taste weakens the tendons and vessels, exhausting the spirit.
This book is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the origins of common TCM legends; Chapter 2 explores interesting anecdotes in TCM culture; Chapter 3 discusses the relationship between famous figures and TCM; Chapter 4 presents the legends and origins of various traditional Chinese herbal medicines; Chapter 5 introduces the legends of traditional Chinese patent medicines and decoctions; Chapter 6 highlights renowned TCM practitioners; Chapter 7 shares anecdotes and interesting stories of famous TCM practitioners in their practice; and Chapter 8 covers other topics related to TCM.
This book serves as a reference for TCM culture and clinical practice, suitable for TCM and integrated Chinese and Western medicine practitioners, researchers, and educators in clinical, scientific, and teaching fields. It is also valuable for TCM culture enthusiasts, as well as patients and their families.