Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: 100 Lectures

Author: Chen Renshou
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an important part of China's traditional science and cultural heritage. For thousands of years, it has made significant contributions to the survival and prosperity of the Chinese nation. It is an ancient and magical field of study, as well as a great cultural legacy. With the global trend of returning to nature, this ancient Eastern medical art of TCM has garnered increasing attention from people worldwide. There is a growing hope that TCM techniques can be utilized for medical and health purposes. This book is a comprehensive work that integrates four disciplines: Basic Theories of TCM, Diagnostic Methods of TCM, Materia Medica of TCM, and Formulation of TCM. It introduces the fundamental knowledge of TCM through 100 lectures. The book is divided into two parts: the upper part covers the basic theories and diagnostic methods of TCM, while the lower part introduces commonly used Chinese herbs and prescriptions in TCM. It nearly encompasses all the key knowledge points in the basic theories of TCM. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts of TCM, it can also serve as a textbook and reference material for non-TCM majors studying TCM.