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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785246903321

Titolo

A general introduction to traditional Chinese medicine / / editd by Men Jiuzhang, Guo Lei

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton [Fla.] : , : Science Press/CRC Press, , 2010

ISBN

0-429-25042-8

1-4200-9173-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (136 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MenJiuzhang

GuoLei <1968->

Disciplina

616/.09

Soggetti

Medicine, Chinese

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [113]) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Theoretical system of TMC : formation and characters -- Clinical system of TCM : formation and development -- Basic features of TCM -- Philosophical foundation of TCM -- Model, method, and architecture of TCM.

Sommario/riassunto

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 E