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ISBN 10:  3110417294 

ISBN 13: 978-3110417807

Author: Dongpei Hu

aditional Chinese Medicine: Theory and Principles, edited by Hu Dongpei, is a comprehensive introduction to the core framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for English-speaking readers. Published in its first edition by De Gruyter in 2016 (print ISBN: 978-3-11-041729-6; e-book ISBN: 978-3-11-041780-7), this 190-page volume presents classical TCM concepts in clear modern language while integrating clinical insights suitable for both researchers and practitioners 

Table of contents: 

1. Introduction

1.1 The discipline, nature, and properties of traditional Chinese medicine
 1.1.1 TCM as a natural science
 1.1.2 TCM as a social science
 1.1.3 Mutual influences of TCM and ancient Chinese philosophy
 1.1.4 TCM as a product of multidisciplinary interactions
1.2 Main characteristics of TCM theory
 1.2.1 Concept of holism
 1.2.2 Differential diagnosis and treatment

2. The Philosophical Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2.1 Theory of yin-yang
 2.1.1 Basic concept of yin-yang
 2.1.2 Main contents of yin-yang theory
 2.1.3 Examples of yin-yang theory in TCM
2.2 Five elements theory
 2.2.1 Concepts and characteristics
 2.2.2 Classification of the five elements
 2.2.3 Cycles of generation, restriction, over-restriction, and counter-restriction
 2.2.4 Applications of five elements theory in TCM

3. Visceral Manifestation

3.1 Overview of visceral manifestations
3.2 Five zang-organs
 3.2.1 Heart
 3.2.2 Lung
 3.2.3 Spleen
 3.2.4 Liver
 3.2.5 Kidney
3.3 Six fu-organs
 3.3.1 Gallbladder
 3.3.2 Stomach
 3.3.3 Small intestine
 3.3.4 Large intestine
 3.3.5 Urinary bladder
 3.3.6 Triple-jiao
3.4 Extraordinary fu-organs
 3.4.1 Brain
 3.4.2 Uterus
3.5 Relationships among zang- and fu-organs
 3.5.1 Relationships among the six fu-organs
 3.5.2 Relationships between the five zang-organs and six fu-organs

4. Theory of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids

4.1 Qi
 4.1.1 Concept of qi
 4.1.2 Production of qi
 4.1.3 Movement of qi
 4.1.4 Functions of qi
 4.1.5 Classification of qi
4.2 Blood
 4.2.1 Concept of blood
 4.2.2 Production of blood
 4.2.3 Functions of blood
 4.2.4 Blood circulation
4.3 Body fluids
 4.3.1 Concept of body fluids
 4.3.2 Metabolism of body fluids
 4.3.3 Functions of body fluids
4.4 Relationships among qi, blood, and body fluids
 4.4.1 Qi and blood
 4.4.2 Qi and body fluids
 4.4.3 Blood and body fluids

5. Theory of Meridians and Collaterals

5.1 Overview
 5.1.1 Concept of meridians and collaterals
 5.1.2 Composition of the meridians
5.2 Twelve meridians
 5.2.1 Naming of the 12 meridians
 5.2.2 Routes and connections
 5.2.3 Distribution
 5.2.4 Exterior–interior relationships
 5.2.5 Circulation sequence
 5.2.6 Travelling routes
5.3 Eight extra meridians
 5.3.1 Concept and functions
 5.3.2 Distribution and physiological functions
5.4 Physiological functions and applications of meridians
 5.4.1 Physiological functions
 5.4.2 Applications

6. Constitutional Theory

6.1 Concept of constitutional theory
 6.1.1 Basic concept of constitution
 6.1.2 Signs and characteristics
6.2 Factors affecting constitution
 6.2.1 Relationship to viscera, meridians, essence, qi, blood, and body fluids
 6.2.2 Other influencing factors
6.3 Classification of constitutions
 6.3.1 Balanced constitution
 6.3.2 Yang-inclined constitution
 6.3.3 Yin-inclined constitution
6.4 Applications of constitution theory
 6.4.1 Explaining susceptibility to pathogens
 6.4.2 Illustrating etiology
 6.4.3 Explaining pathological changes
 6.4.4 Guiding syndrome differentiation
 6.4.5 Guiding treatment
 6.4.6 Guiding health maintenance

7. Onset of Disease

7.1 Concepts of pathogenesis
7.2 Cardinal principles of disease onset
 7.2.1 Deficiency of vital qi as intrinsic factor
 7.2.2 Pathogenic qi as causative factor
 7.2.3 Struggle between pathogenic and vital qi

8. Etiology

8.1 Exogenous pathogens
 8.1.1 Six evils
 8.1.2 Pestilential pathogens
8.2 Endogenous pathogens
 8.2.1 Mental disorders
 8.2.2 Improper diet
 8.2.3 Overstrain and idleness
8.3 Pathogens from pathological products
 8.3.1 Water-dampness, phlegm, and retained fluid
 8.3.2 Blood stasis
 8.3.3 Calculus
8.4 Other pathogens
 8.4.1 Medicine abuse
 8.4.2 Iatrogenic factors

9. Pathogenesis

9.1 Vital–pathogen dynamics
 9.1.1 Concepts of vital qi, pathogenic qi, exuberance, and debilitation
 9.1.2 Changes of deficiency and excess
 9.1.3 Relationships among vital qi, pathogenic qi, excess, deficiency, and disease outcome
9.2 Imbalance of yin and yang
 9.2.1 Concept
 9.2.2 Types
9.3 Disorders of qi, blood, and body fluids
 9.3.1 Disorders of qi
 9.3.2 Disorders of blood
 9.3.3 Disharmony between qi and blood
 9.3.4 Metabolic disorders of body fluids
 9.3.5 Disharmony among qi, blood, and body fluids

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