Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in today's clinical practice. The book covers:
Establishment and characteristics of TCM's theory
Establishment and development of TCM's clinical system.
Basic features of TCM
TCM's philosophical bases: primordial qi, yin-yang and Five Elements
TCM's medical model, method, and architecture
Organized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains:
Goals & Requirements and Key Contents to enable readers to understand the core and the outline of the chapter
Endnotes for readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to China
Glossary for readers to understand more specific information about TCM and Chinese culture
Complete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
22 s/w Abbildungen
22 Illustrations, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 183 mm
Dicke: 12 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-9044-4 (9781420090444)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Shanxi University of Tradtional Chinese Medicine, China
Herausgeber*in
Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Shanxi University of Tradtional Chinese Medicine, China
Introduction. Theoretical System of TCM: Formation and Characters. Clinical System of TCM: Formation and Development. Basic Features of TCM. Philosophical Foundation of TCM. Model, Method and Architecture of TCM.
