Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with a history of thousands of years, is the crystallization of the ancient Chinese's experiences in their struggle against diseases. It is also an integral part of the Chinese's splendid culture. Under the influence and direction of classic Chinese philosophies, it has undergone long-term medical practice and infiltrated into, as well as absorbed from, other subjects in that point in time, thus gradually evolving into a unique medical theoretical system that contributed and is still contributing significantly to the healthcare of the Chinese and the prosperity of the Chinese nation.
The basic theories of TCM are the theoretical foundations for guiding traditional Chinese preventive medicine and clinical medicine, and encompass aspects such as the philosophical foundation for TCM, understanding the effects of TCM on the physiology and pathology of the human body, and the principles in TCM for life cultivation, rehabilitation, diagnostics, and therapeutics. In this sense, the basic theories are regarded not only as an important part of TCM, but also as a compulsory course fundamental to the study and research of TCM.
This book is compiled to allow the majority of readers to understand the theory of TCM and its methods of diagnosing and treating diseases in a relatively short period of time. It provides a brief introduction to the basic characteristics and theory of TCM, and a detailed schedule of learning commonly occurring diseases and patterns and their estimated 60 corresponding prescriptions. This is a great attempt in initiating more people to understand and apply the theory of TCM to diagnose and treat common diseases and provide corresponding formulas.
Author(s): Hong-zhou Wu, Zhao-qin Fang, Pan-ji Cheng
Series: World Century Compendium to TCM #1
Publisher: World Century Publishing Corporation
Year: 2013
Language: English, Chinese
Pages: 460
Tags: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Volume 1: Introduction The Theory of Essence, Qi and Spirit The Theory of Yin and Yang The Theory of Five Elements The Theory of Visceral Manifestation Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid The Theory of Meridians and Collaterals Body Constituents, Sensory Organs and Orifices Etiology and Nosogenesis Pathogenesis Life Cultivation, Therapeutic Principles and Methods
Volume 2: Introduction: Development History
Characteristics and Principles
Four Diagnostic Methods: Inspection
Auscultation and Olfaction
Palpation and Pulse-Taking
Eight Principles: Concept of the Eight Principles
Deficiency Syndrome and Excess Syndrome
Syndrome Differentiation: Concept of Syndrome Differentiation
Pattern Identification of Etiologies
Improper Diet and Overexertion
Sexual Indulgence
Pattern Identification of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids
The Pattern Identification of Qi Disorders
Pattern Identification of the Zang-Fu Organs
Pattern Identification of the Meridians
Pattern Identification of the Six Meridians
Combination of Yin-Yang Diseases
Transmission of the Patterns of Wei -Defense, Qi, Ying -Nutrients and Blood
Identification of Common Signs and Symptoms: Fever
Sweating
Coughing
Vertigo
Insomnia
Convulsions
Unconsciousness
Dysphagia
Abdominal Masses
Atrophy-Flaccidity
Pattern Identification and Medical Records: Identification of Main Symptoms
Identification of the Disease Progression
Identification of the Pathogenesis
Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment for Common Conditions: Common Respiratory System Conditions
Bronchitis
Common Digestive System Conditions
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
Common Circulation System Conditions
Hypertension
Common Urinary System Conditions
Common Hematopoietic System Conditions
Aplastic Anemia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Common Metabolic Conditions
Diabetes
Gout
Common Endocrine System Conditions
Hyperthyroidism
Common Infectious Conditions
Viral Hepatitis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Malignant Cancers
Primary Bronchial Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Primary Carcinoma of the Liver
Index of the Formulae
Volume 3: First Week: Basic Theory of Chinese Materia Medica
General Knowledge of Chinese Materia Medica
Medicinal Nature and Flavor of Chinese Materia Medica
Four Natures and Five Flavors Factors Affecting the Effects of Chinese Materia Medica
Compatibility and Contraindication of Chinese Materia Medica
Second Week: Medicinals that Release Exterior
Acrid-Warm Medicinals that Release the Exterior
Acrid-Cool Medicinals that Release the Exterior
Third Week: Medicinals that Clear Heat
Medicinals that Clear Heat and Drain Fire
Medicinals that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxins
Fourth Week: Medicinals that Clear Heat and Cool Blood
Medicinals that Clear Deficiency-Heat
Purgatives
Fifth Week: Medicinals that Dispel Wind-damp
Aromatic Medicinals that Remove Dampness
Sixth Week: Medicinals that Promote Urination
Medicinals that Warm the Interior
Seventh Week: Medicinals that Regulate Qi
Eighth Week: Medicinals that Promote Digestion
Medicinals that Expel Worm
Medicinals that Stanch Bleeding
Ninth Week: Medicinals that Invigorate Blood
Tenth Week: Medicinals that Dissolve Phlegm
Medicinals that Relieve Cough and Wheezing
Eleventh Week: Medicinals that Calm the Spirit
Medicinals that Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind
Twelfth Week: Medicinals that Open Orifices
Medicinals that Tonify Qi
Medicinals that Tonify Blood
Thirteenth Week: Medicinals that Tonify Yin
Fourteenth Week: Medicinals that Tonify Yang
Medicinals that Consolidate and Astringe
Medicinal Name Index
Volume 4: Week 1: Common Ailments
Headache
Vertigo
Insomnia
Sweating Syndrome
Aphtha
Diarrhea
Week 2: Constipation
Bleeding
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Cold
Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Week 3: Pneumonia
Lung Abscess
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Lung Cancer
Chronic Cor Pulmonale
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Myocardial Disease
Week 4: Viral Myocarditis
Valvular Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
Cardioneurosis
Week 5: Disorders of the Digestive System
Reflux Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Chronic Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Week 6: Intestinal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Cirrhosis
Primary Hepatic Carcinoma
Week 7: Acute Pancreatitis
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
Viral Hepatitis
Bacillary Dysentery
Disorders of the Urinary System
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Week 8: Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyelonephritis
Renal Tuberculosis
Urinary Calculosis
Chronic Renal Failure
Week 9: Disorders of the Hematological System
Hypoferric Anaemia
Aplastic Anaemia
Leukemia (Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia)
Leucopenia and Agranulemia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Anaphylactoid Purpura
Disorders of the Endocrine System
Hyperthyroidism
Week 10: Hypothyroidism
Benign Thyroid Tumor
Subacute Thyroiditis
Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Hypofunction of Anterior Pituitary
Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Diabetes Insipidus
Week 11: Hypercortisolism
Idiopathic Edema
Female Climacteric Syndrome
Neuropsychic Diseases
Myasthenia Gravis
Progressive Muscular Dystrophy
Trembling Palsy
Week 12: Bell's Paralysis
Ischemic Stroke
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Epilepsy
Schizophrenia
Neurastheria
Senile Dementia
Week 13: Connective Tissue Diseases
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Scleroderma
Behcet Disease
Week 14: Sjogren's Syndrome
Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Simple Obesity
Gout
Hyperlipemia
Volume 5: Chinese Medicine and Medicinals How to Prescribe a Formula in Accordance with the Pattern? The Exterior Pattern The Half-Exterior and Half-Interior Pattern The Cold Pattern The Heat Pattern The Phlegm - Rheum and Water Dampness Pattern The Wind Pattern The Qi Stagnation Pattern The Static Blood Pattern The Food Accumulation Pattern The Wind - Damp Pattern The Deficiency Pattern The Complex Pattern Formulas for Diseases of the Respiratory System Formulas for Diseases of the Digestive System Formulas for Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Formulas for Diseases of the Urogenital System Formulas for Diseases of the Nervous System
Volume 6: Old but Young Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Meridians and Collaterals Distribution of the Fourteen Meridians Introduction to Acupoints Specific Points Important Acupoints Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Acupuncture Treatment Filiform Needles Introduction to Acupuncture Manipulations Moxibustion Cupping, Warm Needling and Fire Needling Dermal Needling, Collateral Bloodletting and Intradermal Needling Electroacupuncture, Acupoints Application, Acupoints Injection and Acupoints Laser Irradiation Ear Acupuncture Scalp Acupuncture Eye Acupuncture and Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture Clinical Application of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Infectious Diseases Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Digestive and Blood Systems Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Metabolic and Immune Systems Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Neural and Mental Systems Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Urinary and Reproductive Systems Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Diseases of Surgery Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Obstetrics and Gynecology Diseases Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Pediatric Diseases Acupuncture and Moxibustion for ENT Diseases Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Dermatological and other Diseases Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Health Care
Volume 7: Week One:Day One: Brief History of Tui Na
Day Two: Fundamental Knowledge of Tui Na The Effect on Skin Tissues
The Effect on Muscles
Enhance the Recovery of Joint Injuries
Adjust Anatomic Displacement
Improve Blood Circulation
Promote Digestion
Regulate the Nervous System
Improve Mood
Day Three: Twelve Regular Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Day Four: Circulation Pathways of the 14 Meridians and Vessels
Day Five: Commonly Used Shu Xue (Acupoints), Part I
Day Six: Commonly Used Shu Xue , Part II
Week Two:Day One: Commonly Used Shu Xue, Part III
Day Two: Physical Examination of the Upper Extremities
Day Three: Physical Examination of the Lower Extremities
Day Four: Examination of the Torso
Day Five: Examination of the Neurological System
Day Six: Anatomy of Normal Bones and Joints Under X-rays
Basic X-Ray Images of Bone and Joint Diseases
Week Three:Day One: Massage for Adults Pressing
Point Pressing (Acupressure)
Intense Pressing
Day Two: Rubbing
Kneading
Foulage
Day Three: Twiddling
Pushing
Scrubbing
Day Four: Smearing
Scattering Sweeping
Grasping
Shaking
Day Five: Lateral Striking with Palms Clasped
Pecking
Patting
Plucking
Day Six: Rotating
Back Carrying
Rolling
Week Four:Day One: Headache
Day Two: Hypertension
Day Three: Stomachache
Day Four: Gastroptosis
Day Five: Common Cold
Day Six: Chronic Bronchitis
Week Five:Day One Coronary Heart Disease
Day Two Diarrhea
Day Three Constipation
Day Four Chronic Cholecystitis
Day Five Sequelae of Gastric Surgery
Day Six Polyneuritis
Week Six:Day One: Facial Neuritis
Day Two: Dysmenorrhea
Day Three: Acute Mastitis
Day Four: Shoulder Periarthritis
Day Five: Humeral Epicondylitis
Associated Topic: Radial Head Subluxation
Day Six: Tenosynovitis
Week Seven:Day One: Ganglion Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Day Two: Ischemic Contracture of the Forearm Muscles
Day Three: Distal Radioulnar Joint Injury
Day Four: Peripheral Nerve Injury
Day Five: Lao Zhen (Acute Stiff neck)
Associated Topic: Fomentation
Day Six: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Associated Topic: TMJ Dislocation
Week Eight:Day One: Cervical Spondylosis
Day Two: Sudden Hypochondriac Burst Injury
Associated Topic: Thoracic Facet Joint Disorders
Day Three: Acute Lumbar Soft Tissue Injury
Day Four: The Third Lumbar Transverse Process Syndrome
Day Five: Degenerative Lumbar Spondylitis
Day Six: Kidney Deficient Lumbago
Week Nine:Day One Lumbar Disc Herniation
Day Two Ankylosing Spondylitis
Day Three Juvenile Kyphosis
Day Four Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Day Five Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Day Six Osteitis Condensans Ilii
Week Ten:Day One: Developmental Lumbosacral Abnormalities
Day Two: Superior Cluneal Nerve Injury
Catatonia Fascia Lata (Snapping Hip)
Day Three: Piriformis Syndrome
Day Four: Suprapatellar Bursa Hematoma
Knee Meniscus Injury
Day Five: Medial Collateral Ligament Injury
Tibial Tubercle Epiphysitis
Day Six: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Calcanodynia
Week Eleven:Day One: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Day Two: Hemiplegia (Stroke Sequelae)
Day Three: Asthma
Persistent Hiccup
Day Four: Facial An Mo
Day Five: Pediatric Tui Na
Day Six Week Twelve:Day One: Head and Facial Acupoints
Day Two Thoracic and Abdominal Acupoints
Day Three Acupoints of the Back
Day Four Acupoints of the Upper Extremities, Part I
Day Five Acupoints of the Upper Extremities, Part II
Day Six Acupoints of the Lower Extremities
Week Thirteen:Day One Infantile Diarrhea
Day Two Fever
Day Three Bronchial Asthma
Day Four Cough
Day Five Infantile Malnutrition with Accumulation
Day Six Constipation
Rectal Prolapse
Week Fourteen:Day One Nocturia
Urinary Retention
Day Two Infantile Muscular Torticollis
Day Three Scoliosis
Day Four Sequela of Poliomyelitis
Day Five Cerebral Palsy
Day Six Ou TA' (vomiting)
Pediatric Tui Na for Health Maintenance.
