Healer's Intent: Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Liao Yuqun
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The wonder and mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have long puzzled people. The essence, characteristics, principles, functions of TCM, and its relationship with the Chinese-centric traditional culture are things almost everyone wants to understand. The author, who comes from a TCM family and is also a scientist, uses his profound traditional cultivation and deep scientific knowledge to explore the mysteries of TCM. Starting from the soulful concept of "The physician's intention is key," he systematically reveals the 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 discover shortcuts to curing diseases and maintaining health, this book serves as a work that clarifies the fundamentals and dispels confusion. The text is concise and highly readable.