Rural Chinese Medicine Handbook

Author: Zhao Weiguang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is a practical, integrated Chinese and Western medicine manual compiled based on the actual needs of rural physicians in their medical practice. The book is divided into 9 chapters, introducing 255 common diseases and conditions from internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, dermatology, and orthopedics. It provides diagnostic criteria and differential points for each condition, with a focus on syndrome differentiation and classification-based treatment. Specific treatment methods, prescriptions, single formulas, acupuncture, and Tuina (massage) are also provided. Additionally, it briefly introduces nursing, prevention, and rehabilitation measures for various conditions. The book is grounded in grassroots practice, emphasizes practicality, features rich and well-organized content, and serves as a reference for rural physicians and community healthcare workers. It can also be used as a reference book for medical students.