Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristics Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: Wu Chengyu, Shen Weixing (editors), Tao Jinwen (translator)
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is divided into three parts: Upper, Middle, and Lower. The Upper Part is the General Theory, mainly composed of an overview, key diagnostic points, and the understanding of this disease from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, providing readers with a concise introduction to rheumatoid arthritis. The Middle Part provides a detailed and focused introduction to the characteristic therapies of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the two stages of the disease—acute and stable—the acute stage is divided into Wind-Cold-Damp Bi (cold-dampness bi) and Wind-Rheum-Heat Bi (rheum-heat bi) patterns. The stable stage is divided into Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking and Meridian Obstruction; Liver-Kidney Dual Illness and Qi-Blood Dual Damage; Yin Deficiency with Internal Heat; Kidney Yang Deficiency; and Yin-Yang Dual Deficiency patterns. Each stage includes nine characteristic therapies: internal treatment, external treatment, acupuncture therapy, massage therapy, dietary therapy, physical therapy, Kanli Sha therapy, bee venom therapy, and medicine rod therapy. Some of these therapies not only serve a therapeutic purpose but also promote health maintenance and well-being, and are characterized by simplicity, ease of implementation, and good efficacy. The Lower Part introduces the unique insights, distinctive treatment experiences, and effective case studies of three renowned experts in treating bi (painful joint conditions): Jiao Shude, Zhou Zhongying, and Zhang Qi. The features of this book are precision, novelty, simplicity, and effectiveness, making it a valuable reference for medical professionals, researchers, and patients.