Foundations of theory for ancient Chinese medicine : shang han lun and contemporary medical texts / / Guohui Liu

• Autore: Liu Guohui <1956->
• Pubblicazione: London, England ; ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Singing Dragon, , 2015; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (282 p.)
• Disciplina: 615.3/21
• Soggetto topico: Medicine, Chinese; Medicine, Chinese - History; Herbs - Therapeutic use
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Chapter 8 Nutritive Qi, Defensive Qi, Tai Yang Qi and Their TreatmentsChapter 9 Exploration of the Resolving Time for Diseases in Six Conformations; Appendix 1: Chinese Dynasties and Historical Periods; Appendix 2: Authors of Chinese Medicine Books; Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index; Classic Texts Index; Herb and Formula Index; Pinyin Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and contemporary texts of ancient China form the bedrock of modern Chinese medicine practice, yet these classic texts contain many concepts that are either hard to understand or confusing. Based on over thirty years' medical practice, and study of the texts, this book explains the concepts involved so that the clinical applications of the ancient texts can be better understood and put into practice. The author looks at the larger context of ancient Chinese culture and philosophy in terms of theoretical knowledge, scholarly approach, and mindset in orde
• Titolo autorizzato: Foundations of theory for ancient Chinese medicine
• ISBN: 0-85701-211-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910797113903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II