This is the first illustrated book ever published in English about the basic theories Of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is concise, yet vivid. and easy to comprehend: Fi lied with hundreds of lively illustrations. Zhou Chuncai, the compiler and the illustrator. introduces the subject systematically, comprehensively and enjoyably, guiding the reader step by step through the enigmatic world of TCM.
Introduction
1. Theories of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, the Basic Theories of TCM
1) The Concept of Five Elements
2) The Relationships Among the Five Elements
3) To Explain Physiological Functions According to the Theory of the Five Elements
4) To Explain the Pathological Relationship Among the Internal Organs According to the Theory of the Five Elements
2. Doctrine of Visceral Manifestations
1) The Five Zang-Organs
The Heart
The Lung
The Spleen
The Liver
The Kidney
2) The Six Fu-Organs
Gallbladder
Stomach
Samll Intestine
Large Intestine
Bladder
Sanjiao
The Extraordinary Fu-Organs
3) Interrelationship Among the Viscera
4) The Function of the Six Fu-Organs
5) Basic Concepts of Meridians and Collaterals
The Nomenclature and Distribution of Meridians
The Function and Action of Meridians
The Running Route and Indication of the Twelve Regular Meridians
Running Route and Indication of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians
3. The Basic Concepts of Qi, Blood and Body Fluid
1) The Physiological Function of Qi
2) Distribution and Classification of Qi
3) The Ways of Qi Movement
4) The Basic Concept of Blood
5) Basic Concept of Body Fluid
6) Functions of Body Fluid
7) The Relationship Between Qi, Blood and Body Fluid
4. Pathogenic Factors in TCM
1) Exogenous Factors
2) Endogenous Factors
3) Other Factors
5. Treatment Based on Syndrome Differentiation
1) Syndrome Differentiation Based on the Eight Principles
2) The Content of Syndrome Differentiation
Inquiry
Inspection
Inspection of the Tongue
Inspection of the Five Sensory Organs
Listening and Smelling
Taking Pulse
Palpation
6. Eight Therapeutic Methods in Chinese Medicine
1) Vomiting Therapy
2) Purgation
3) Harmonizing Therapy
4) Warming Therapy
5) Clearing Method
6) Dispersing and Dissipating Therapeutic Methods
7) Nourishing Therapies
8) Routine Treatment and Contrary Treatment