Chinese Traditional Medicine Therapies for Gallstones (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: Zheng Yaogang, Wang Xu, Yang Zhijun (editors), Tian Kaiyu, Zhu Yuqin (translators)
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Cholecystolithiasis is one of the common and frequently occurring clinical diseases, with an incidence rate as high as 20%–30% in middle-aged women. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating cholecystolithiasis and has accumulated extensive experience. In particular, over the past decade, with the development of TCM, the understanding of cholecystolithiasis has deepened, treatment methods have continuously expanded, and therapeutic efficacy has significantly improved, alleviating pain for numerous patients and sparing them from surgery. As a result, it has become increasingly popular. To promote the characteristic therapeutic methods of TCM for this disease, we have compiled this book based on years of clinical experience in treating cholecystolithiasis with TCM and by gathering relevant literature. The book is divided into three parts: the upper part focuses on introducing the concept of cholecystolithiasis, clinical characteristics, diagnostic key points, and TCM's understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease; the middle part provides a detailed introduction to TCM's characteristic treatments, including syndrome differentiation therapy, single herbs and empirical formulas, traditional Chinese patent medicines, external therapies, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, massage therapy, sports therapy, emotional therapy, dietary therapy, and health preservation and nursing care; the lower part introduces the unique insights, diagnostic and treatment experiences, and clinical case studies of renowned TCM practitioners on this disease. This book is rich in content, concise, practical, and easy to understand, serving as a clinical reference book for the prevention and treatment of cholecystolithiasis. It fully reflects the characteristics of TCM in treating cholecystolithiasis and is suitable for reference by clinical physicians of both TCM and Western medicine.