Healer's Intent - Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Liao Yuqun
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The wonder and mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have long puzzled people. The essence, characteristics, principles, functions of TCM, as well as its relationship with the Chinese-centered traditional culture, are things almost everyone wants to understand. The author, who comes from a family of TCM practitioners and is also a scientist, approaches the mysteries of TCM with profound traditional cultivation and deep scientific knowledge. Starting from the soulful concept of "The physician's intention is key," he systematically reveals the entire secrets of TCM, clearly explaining its way of thinking, logical framework, and standards. At the same time, he offers fresh and highly enlightening interpretations of the intrinsic connections between TCM and shamanistic thinking, the theory of Yin-Yang, the theory of Qi and blood circulation, and Daoist health preservation theories. For readers who wish to understand TCM, appreciate its essence, and find shortcuts to healing and health preservation, this book serves as a work that clarifies the fundamentals and dispels confusion. The language is concise and highly readable.