Essentials of Chinese Medicine

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The modern medical model is gradually shifting from one of biomedicine to one that integrates practices from the physiological, psychological, sociological and medical fields. This growing recognition that people, the environment, ecological conditions and society are all aspects of a united whole has given rise to an emergence of alternative medicine and therapies, many of which are borrowed from traditional Chinese medicine. Volume One systematically introduces the basic theories and the diagnostic methods of Chinese Medicine, providing a concise presentation that is suitable for both teaching and self-study. Use of illustrations throughout also reinforce the theories and facts demonstrated in this valuable resource on the fundamental principles of Chinese Medicine. Front Matter....Pages i-xxix Formation of the Chinese Medicine Theoretical System and Its Philosophical Basis....Pages 3-32 Chinese Medicine Methodology....Pages 33-48 Structure and Functions of the Human Body....Pages 49-106 Basic Substances of Vital Activities....Pages 107-129 Etiology in Chinese Medicine....Pages 131-164 Pathology in Chinese Medicine....Pages 165-190 Approach to Chinese Medical Diagnosis....Pages 193-197 Diagnostic Methods....Pages 199-277 Differential Diagnosis....Pages 279-320 Therapeutics....Pages 321-350 Health Preservation....Pages 351-358 Back Matter....Pages 359-372