Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Rhymes and Songs (Second Edition)

Author: Wei Liangxing, Ni Zhengwen
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book consists of eleven chapters, systematically summarizing and introducing the main contents of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the form of rhymes. It covers the fundamental characteristics of TCM, as well as basic theories such as Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Zang-Xiang (organs and manifestations), meridians, Qi, blood, body fluids, etiology and pathogenesis, various diagnostic methods, syndrome differentiation, treatment principles and methods, the sources, properties, processing, usage of Chinese herbal medicines, and over 400 species of herbs and more than 200 prescriptions, all compiled into rhymes. The content is both profound and accessible, combining theory with practice. In terms of form, it is flexible, ranging from five-character to seven-character rhymes, with a smooth and rhythmic flow, making it easy to learn and remember. It is an excellent guide for quick learning of TCM and serves as a valuable reference for clinical practitioners of both Western and Chinese medicine, students of TCM institutions, and beginners in TCM.