This book is intended as an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for students, practitioners, or lay people with a general interest in Chinese medicine. It provides a clear and compact delivery of TCM's reasoning, history, philosophy, theory, and treatment principles. The author has approached this from the perspective of the reasoning behind Chinese medicine, its philosophical foundations, and its approach to treatment. The text is accompanied by clear and bold graphical illustrations to allow for an easier understanding.
Contents:
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgements
An Introduction to TCM
Metaphysics of TCM
Causes of Disease
Mechanisms of Illness
Diagnosis
Treatment of Illness in TCM
The Prevention of Illness in TCM
Epilogue
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Readership: Newly enrolled students of Chinese Medicine courses including Acupuncture, Herbal medicine and Tuina Massage or recently graduated students of TCM courses. Key Features:
Delivered from the point of view of TCM reasoning, whereas most TCM theory books are mainly just statements of theory without much exploration of the reasoning or rationale behind them
Easily accessible material for new students or practitioners, existing practitioners, or those with a general interest in the subject
Editing of original manuscript provided by both TCM and Western medical professionals