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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Liu, Guohui, 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine, Chinese.

Medicine, Chinese--History.

Herbs--Therapeutic use.

Herbs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (282 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Singing Dragon, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780857012111

0857012118