Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine New Edition English-Chinese Parallel Text

Author: Wu Changguo (Editor-in-Chief); Zhu Zhongbao (Translator)
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This volume primarily focuses on the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), covering a wealth of content such as Yin-Yang theory, Five Elements theory, Zang-Xiang (organs and manifestations), Qi, blood, body fluids, meridians, etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment principles. In terms of writing style, it strives to retain the original TCM terminology to preserve its traditional characteristics while adopting a fully colloquial form for smooth and readable text. To prevent excessive length, the writing process involved not only repeated refinement of the language to enhance conciseness but also appropriate adjustments in content depth to avoid duplication with other volumes. For topics such as meridian pathways, Zang-Xiang differentiation, and health preservation, readers may refer to other volumes like Acupuncture and Moxibustion in China, Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics, and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, as this book does not provide detailed explanations. TCM is a unique medical system distinct from modern medicine, so some terms discussed in this book, such as heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, differ significantly in concept from their counterparts in modern medicine. Readers are advised to pay attention to these differences while studying.