Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine

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This updated edition sets a new standard for English translations of traditional Chinese medical texts, distinguishing itself from existing works by meeting rigorous sinology standards. The collaboration with Chinese-speaking clinicians ensures an accurate and nuanced portrayal of TCM practices, allowing English-speaking students to appreciate details accessible to their Chinese counterparts. Used as a coursebook in both the West and China, it features simplified yet precise English terminology, thousands of source Chinese characters, and hundreds of clinical definitions previously unavailable in English. Readers gain insight into Chinese medicine as taught in China, rather than through a Western perspective. The text includes explanations of terms, a materia medica, and a formulary, making it a self-contained and affordable study resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of TCM. Topics covered include yin and yang, the five phases, qi, blood, essence, fluids, channels, organs, and diseases with their causes. Detailed discussions on pattern identification and treatment methods, including eight-parameter, organ, qi-blood, pathogens, and exogenous heat conditions, are provided. Acumoxa therapy is included for Western acupuncturists, bridging scholars and clinicians across cultures. This text is an essential resource for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Chinese medicine.