Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Wang Maosheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a textbook for adult education programs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine. It is divided into two parts: General Principles and Specific Medicinal Materials. The General Principles section introduces the development, origins, collection, properties, compatibility, and applications of TCM. The Specific Medicinal Materials section systematically presents the basic knowledge of approximately 350 herbs, including their flavors, meridian tropism, efficacy, and indications for diseases. It also covers the mechanisms of action for treating diseases, necessary processing methods for TCM materials, and recent advancements in modern research. Tailored to the characteristics of adult learners, the book emphasizes practicality, focusing on introducing the efficacy, indications, dosage, and usage of TCM to enhance readers' practical application skills. This book is suitable for students in adult education programs in TCM and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, as well as for self-examination candidates, professionals in the TCM field, and enthusiasts of TCM.