The Essentials of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
The Essentials of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Author: LIU Ganzhong, XU Qiuping & WANG Tai
Language: English
Beijing Foreign Languages Press, 2003
Hardcover, 260 x 185mm, 340pp
ISBN: 7119024132 9787119024134 more info A companion volume to the Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, authored by leading TCM specialists, and presented in two parts: general introduction and separate explanations. The first section summarizes the history and sources of Chinese herbal medicines, processing methods, properties, pharmacology and rules for clinical practice. The second section introduces, in detail, nearly 200 commonly used Chinese herbs and their prescriptions, and patent drugs. It also explains the provenance, appearance, and methods of processing, properties, efficacy, functions, pharmacology and clinical applications. With its 180 colored illustrations, this book an essential guide to the application of traditional Chinese drugs. Traditional Chinese Materia Medica (TCMM) is an important integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The items of TCMM increased steadily through the daily practice of ancient people in their search for food, long before the formation of the theory of TCM. The theory of TCMM was, however, formed under the guidance of TCM theory, gradually becoming sophisticated and comprehensive. TCMM treatment is a very important part of TCM practice.
The practice of TCMM is guided by "bian zheng", or overall analysis of symptoms and signs. Zheng in TCM is very similar to the concept of syndrome in modem medicine. Zheng involves symptoms and signs in a number of internal organs (zang and fu). it involves also yin and yang, exterior and interior, qi and blood, coldness and heat, and warmth and coolness. All these factors should be considered in prescribing TCMM. The classification of TCMM is, therefore, also based on these factors. And for the same reason, TCMM is rarely prescribed as a single drug. They are usually 2-3 drugs in a prescription, or even more than ten drugs.
For the convenience of readers, especially those who have modem medical knowledge, modem research findings concerning the active principles in pharmacological action of TCMM are listed briefly to illustrate the effects, indications and clinical uses of TCMM, as stated in TCM terminology. The illustration is, however, very brief and incomplete due to shortage of space and also lack of more detailed data of TCMM, which contains many chemical compounds difficult to study at the present time. Readers who are interested in more detailed data may consult related publications.
Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (English Transalation)
By Yin Huihe, Shuai Xuezhong
Foreign Language Press, Beijing, 1995
Hardcover, 300 pages
ISBN 711901398X more info
My book is mainly written for two groups of readers. The first one is the domestic professionals, to help them teach TCM in English, as well as to provide a framework for international scientific exchange that is necessary to further development and optimal use of historical health research.
-- Shuai Xuezhong, the author and translator, Professor and Director of the English TCM Teaching and Research Section at the Hunan College of TCM. This book outlines the fundamental theories of TCM. It systematically explains the basic concept and principles of TCM, such as yin-yang, the five elements, qi (vital energy), blood and body fluids, pathogenesis, pathology, the four diagnostic techniques, the eight guiding principles, differentiation of syndromes and general rules of prevention and treatment. This book is useful for professionals who teach TCM in English, as well as for those who are interested in TCM and want a comprehensive approach. A Short Table of Contents- General Introduction
Formation and development of the theoretical system of TCM - The materialistic and dialectical outlook in the theoretical system of TCM - Chief features of TCM - Yin and Yang, Five Elements (Phases)
The yin-yang theory - The five-element theory - Visceral Symptoms
The five yin viscera - The six yang viscera - Unusual organs - Relation between yin and yang viscera - Qi ( Vital Energy), Xue (Blood) and Jin-Ye (Body Fluids)
Qi - Blood - Body fluids - Interrelation of qi, blood and body fluids - Meridians and Their Collaterals
The concept of the meridian and the formation of its system - Twelve regular meridians - Eight extra meridians - Branches of the twelve meridians, large collateral meridians, musculofascia (or musculotendinous) meridians and cutaneous areas of meridians - Physiology of meridians and application of the meridian theory - The Cause of Disease
The cause of disease - The principles of occurrence and change of disease - Pathogenesis
Flourishing and decline of anti-pathogenic and pathogenic factors - Disharmony between yin and yang - Abnormality of qi and blood - Abnormal body fluid metabolism - "Five endogenous pathogens" - Pathogenesis of meridians - Pathogenesis of zang-fu (viscera) - Four Techniques of Diagnosis
Inspection - Auscultation-olfaction - Inquiry - Palpation - Eight Guiding Principles
Exterior and interior - Cold and heat - Deficiency and excess - Yin and yang - Identification of Syndromes According to Zang-Fu
Identification of syndromes according to etiology - Identification of syndromes according to qi, blood and body fluids - Identification of syndromes according to zang-fu (viscera) - Identification of syndromes with the names of the six meridians - Identification of syndromes according to the principle of ying (nutrition), wei (defence), qi (vital energy) and xue (blood) phases - General Rules of Prevention and Treatment: Prevention - General Rules of Treatment
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Essentials of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine -A companion volume to the Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introducing Chinese herbal medicines.
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