General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Informationen zum Autor Men Jiuzhang, Guo Lei Klappentext 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 architectureOrganized 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 chapterEndnotes for readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to ChinaGlossary for readers to understand more specific information about TCM and Chinese cultureComplete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future. Zusammenfassung Explores the peculiar way of thinking behind traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), its more than 2000-year history, its philosophy based theoretical system, and its uses in today's clinical practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

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• Authors: Men (Shanxi University of Traditional Ch Jiuzhang, Men Lei Jiuzhang, Jiuzhang Med, Jiuzhang Men
• Assisted by: Med Jiuzhang (Editor), Men Jiuzhang (Editor), Men (Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jiuzhang (Editor), Jiuzhang Men (Editor), Guo Lei (Editor), Guo (Shanxi University of Tradtional Chinese Medicine Lei (Editor), Lei Guo (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.11.2009
• EAN: 9781420090444
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-9044-4
• No. of pages: 142
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications, MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / General, complementary medicine, Medical study & revision guides & reference material, Medical study and revision guides and reference material, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies