Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2nd Edition)

Author: Yin Huihe
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is divided into eight parts: Introduction, Philosophical Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zang-Xiang, Qi, Blood, Essence, Fluids, Meridians, Constitution, Etiology and Pathogenesis, Pathogenesis, Health Preservation and Prevention. Among them, "Yi-Yuan Theory," "Constitution," and "Health Preservation" are newly added content. To broaden the information scope and cultivate students' innovative abilities, modern research focuses on the overview and progress of studies in the past decade. Additionally, each chapter ends with key references and review questions for readers' reference. Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is rich in content, well-documented, and possesses both depth and breadth, representing the highest level in teaching the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine. It is highly beneficial for TCM university teachers to improve their teaching standards, as well as for senior undergraduate students, master's, and doctoral students to delve deeper into the basic theory of TCM. Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the teaching reference series for higher TCM and pharmaceutical education institutions. It is an important teaching reference book that thoroughly studies and elaborates on the fundamental theories and basic knowledge of TCM, providing a comprehensive and detailed introduction to its origins, evolution, and development. Since its publication in 1989, the book has been widely favored by readers and has been reprinted multiple times. This revision is based on the teaching outline of the basic theory of TCM, aligning with the current requirements of TCM higher education teaching reform. While maintaining the original book's strengths and features, the content has been expanded, revised, and improved, with attention to incorporating the excellent developments of current unified textbooks, guided by the principle of cultivating students' innovative abilities. The book is divided into eight parts: Introduction, Philosophical Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zang-Xiang, Qi, Blood, Essence, Fluids, Meridians, Constitution, Etiology and Pathogenesis, Pathogenesis, Health Preservation and Prevention. Among them, "Yi-Yuan Theory," "Constitution," and "Health Preservation" are newly added content. To broaden the information scope and cultivate students' innovative abilities, modern research focuses on the overview and progress of studies in the past decade. Additionally, each chapter ends with key references and review questions for readers' reference. The book is rich in content, well-documented, and possesses both depth and breadth, representing the highest level in teaching the basic theory of TCM. It is highly beneficial for TCM university teachers to improve their teaching standards, as well as for senior undergraduate students, master's, and doctoral students to delve deeper into the basic theory of TCM.