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Handbook Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (In 3 Volumes)
Xutian Stevenson | Tai Shusheng | Yuan Chun-su
(2014)
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Abstract
For over two thousand years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has made many significant contributions to China's growth and prosperity. This textbook, based on the unique characteristics of TCM, discusses its principle theories and presents a comprehensive daily practice guide for health maintenance and disease treatment. The book provides clinical practitioners with a fundamental understanding of the essence of TCM.We highly recommend this book for students interested in TCM, Chinese medicine doctors and other healthcare professionals, biomedical researchers, and interested individuals. Readers will benefit from the inspirational viewpoints discussed in the book.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | 1:xv | ||
| List of Contributors | 1:v | ||
| Preface | 1:xi | ||
| VOLUME 1 | 1:C | ||
| Introduction | 1:1 | ||
| A. The Philosophy of TCM | 1:3 | ||
| 1. The Phenomenological Theory of TCM | 1:3 | ||
| 2. The Origin of the Philosophy | 1:3 | ||
| B. The Methodology of TCM | 1:5 | ||
| C. The Heart Concept in TCM Beyond the Internal Organs in the Human Body | 1:6 | ||
| D. Differences Between TCM and CWM | 1:7 | ||
| 1. Differences in Theory, Practice and Research Methodology | 1:7 | ||
| 2. Differences of Views and Approaches in Treating Diseases | 1:9 | ||
| 3. The Concept of the “Mercy Heart” in Treating Patients | 1:10 | ||
| E. Uniqueness of TCM Diagnosis and Treatment for Sub-health Conditions | 1:10 | ||
| 1. Special Abilities of TCM in Dealing with Sub-health | 1:10 | ||
| 2. Effect of TCM in Dealing with the Mismatch of “Syndrome”and CWM’s “Affection Focus” | 1:11 | ||
| 3. Useful Guidance of TCM Disease Names | 1:11 | ||
| 4. Dynamic State of Symptoms in TCM | 1:12 | ||
| 5. TCM Diagnostic Procedures | 1:13 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:14 | ||
| Part I The Fundamental Theory of TCM | 1:17 | ||
| Chapter 1 Yin ( ) and Yang ( ) | 1:19 | ||
| A. Concept | 1:19 | ||
| 1. Concept of Yin–Yang | 1:20 | ||
| 2. Relationship Between Yin and Yang | 1:21 | ||
| B. Application of Yin–Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) | 1:24 | ||
| 1. Describing the Structure of the Human Body 3 | 1:24 | ||
| 2. Illustrating the Physiology3 | 1:25 | ||
| 3. Explaining Pathology 3–11 | 1:26 | ||
| 4. Assisting Diagnosis3 | 1:27 | ||
| 5. Guiding the Treatment3–11 | 1:27 | ||
| 6. Describing Properties and Functions of Herbs and Selecting for Treatment7–9 | 1:29 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:30 | ||
| Chapter 2 The Five Elements (Wu Xing, ) | 1:31 | ||
| A. Classification of the Five Elements | 1:32 | ||
| B. Five Elements Correlation | 1:34 | ||
| 1. The Hierarchical Sequence of the Five Elements | 1:34 | ||
| 2. Abnormal Regulation in the Five Elements Under Abnormal Conditions | 1:35 | ||
| 3. New Understanding of Five Elements Research | 1:35 | ||
| C. Application of the Five Elements Theory in TCM | 1:37 | ||
| 1. Helping One to Understand the Functions of the Inner Viscera | 1:37 | ||
| 2. Helping to Explain the Relationship of the Inner Viscera | 1:37 | ||
| 3. Helping to Explain the Pathological Changes of the Five Zang Viscera and Their Relationships | 1:38 | ||
| 4. Usage in TCM Diagnosis | 1:39 | ||
| 5. Coordinates with Other Doctrines1,6,17 | 1:40 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:41 | ||
| Chapter 3 The Manifestation of the Internal Organs (Zang Xiang, ) | 1:43 | ||
| A. The Five Zang-Viscera | 1:46 | ||
| 1. Xin ( , Heart, with Its Aura and Meridian as One Union) — The Heart-Related System | 1:46 | ||
| 2. Fei ( , Lung, with Its Aura and Meridian as One Union) — The Lung-Related System | 1:49 | ||
| 3. Gan ( , Liver, with Its Aura and Meridian as One Union) — The Liver-Related System | 1:51 | ||
| 4. Pi ( , Spleen, with Its Aura, Meridian, and the Pancreas as One Union) — The Spleen-Related System | 1:53 | ||
| 5. Shen ( , Kidney, with Its Aura and Meridian as One Union) — The Kidney-Related System | 1:56 | ||
| B. The Six Fu-Viscera | 1:59 | ||
| 1. The Stomach | 1:59 | ||
| 2. The Small Intestine | 1:60 | ||
| 3. The Large Intestine | 1:61 | ||
| 4. The Bladder | 1:62 | ||
| 5. The Gall Bladder | 1:63 | ||
| 6. San Jiao (Triple Burner) | 1:64 | ||
| C. Extraordinary Fu-Viscera | 1:66 | ||
| 1. The Brain | 1:66 | ||
| 2. The Marrow | 1:67 | ||
| 3. The Uterus | 1:68 | ||
| D. The Relationships Among the Viscera | 1:68 | ||
| 1. The Relationships Among the Five Zang-Viscera3,9,18 | 1:68 | ||
| 2. The Six Fu-Viscera Relationships | 1:71 | ||
| References | 1:71 | ||
| Chapter 4 Qi, Blood, Essence, and Body Fluid | 1:73 | ||
| A. Qi ( ) | 1:73 | ||
| 1. Concept of Qi | 1:74 | ||
| 2. The Production of Qi | 1:75 | ||
| 3. The Movement Styles of Qi | 1:75 | ||
| 4. The Physiological Functions of Qi | 1:77 | ||
| 5. The Classification of Qi | 1:78 | ||
| B. Blood ( ) | 1:79 | ||
| 1. The Generation and Circulation of Blood | 1:80 | ||
| 2. The Physiological Functions of Blood | 1:80 | ||
| C. Essence ( ) | 1:81 | ||
| 1. Primordial Essence | 1:81 | ||
| 2. Acquired Essence | 1:82 | ||
| 3. Shen-Essence | 1:82 | ||
| D. Body Fluid ( ) | 1:82 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 1:82 | ||
| 2. Production and Circulation | 1:83 | ||
| 3. The Functions of Body Fluid | 1:84 | ||
| E. The Relationships Among Qi, Blood, Essence, and Body Fluid | 1:84 | ||
| 1. The Relationship Between Qi and Blood | 1:84 | ||
| 2. The Relationship Between Qi and Essence | 1:85 | ||
| 3. The Relationship Between Essence and Blood | 1:85 | ||
| 4. The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluid | 1:85 | ||
| 5. The Relationship Between Blood and Body Fluid | 1:85 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:85 | ||
| Chapter 5 The Meridians ( ) and Collaterals ( ) | 1:87 | ||
| A. Overview of Jing-Luo or the Meridian-Collateral System | 1:87 | ||
| 1. Jing-Luo, or Meridian-Collateral | 1:87 | ||
| 2. Composition and Nomenclature | 1:87 | ||
| 3. Functions of Jing-Luo | 1:88 | ||
| 4. The 12 Regular Meridians ( ) | 1:88 | ||
| 5. The 8 Extra Meridians ( ) | 1:88 | ||
| 6. The 12 Divergent Meridians ( ) | 1:88 | ||
| 7. The 15 Collaterals ( ) | 1:89 | ||
| 8. The 12 Muscle Regions ( ) and 12 Cutaneous Regions ( ) | 1:89 | ||
| B. General Information on Acupuncture Points | 1:90 | ||
| 1. Concept | 1:90 | ||
| 2. Classification of Acupoints | 1:90 | ||
| 3. Therapeutic Effects of Acupoints | 1:90 | ||
| 4. Nomenclature of Acupoints | 1:90 | ||
| 5. Acupoint Location Methods | 1:91 | ||
| C. Classification of Acupuncture Points | 1:92 | ||
| 1. Five Shu/Transporting Points ( ; 60) | 1:92 | ||
| 2. Lower He-Sea Points ( ; 6) | 1:93 | ||
| 3. Yuan (Primary, Original, or Source) Points ( ; 12) | 1:93 | ||
| 4. Luo (Connecting) Points ( ; 15) | 1:93 | ||
| 5. Xi (Cleft or Accumulating) Points ( ; 16) | 1:94 | ||
| 6. Eight Confl uent (or Meeting) Points ( ; 8) | 1:94 | ||
| 7. Eight Infl uential Points ( ) | 1:95 | ||
| 8. Back-Shu Points (Associated Points of the Back) ( ; 12) | 1:95 | ||
| 9. Front-Mu Points (Alarm Points) ( ; 12) | 1:95 | ||
| 10. Crossing Points (Intersection Points) ( ; About 100) | 1:96 | ||
| 11. Four Gates ( ; 4) | 1:96 | ||
| 12. Four/Six Commanding Points ( ; 4 or 6) | 1:96 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:96 | ||
| Chapter 6 Diseases and Their Etiologies | 1:99 | ||
| A. The Six Climate-Related Pathogens | 1:99 | ||
| 1. Wind | 1:100 | ||
| 2. Cold | 1:101 | ||
| 3. Summer Heat | 1:103 | ||
| 4. Damp | 1:104 | ||
| 5. Dryness | 1:104 | ||
| 6. Heat (Fire) | 1:106 | ||
| Appendix | 1:107 | ||
| B. Internal Impairment Due to the Seven Emotions | 1:108 | ||
| 1. The Seven Emotions Directly Impair the Zang–Fu and Have the Following Characteristics | 1:109 | ||
| 2. The Seven Emotions Disrupt the Activities of Qi | 1:109 | ||
| C. Improper Food Intake | 1:110 | ||
| 1. An Improper Amount of Food Intake May Include Intake of Too Little or Too Much Food | 1:110 | ||
| 2. Contaminated Food Intake | 1:111 | ||
| 3. Limited Kinds of Food Intake | 1:111 | ||
| D. Overwork and Over-Rest | 1:112 | ||
| 1. Overwork | 1:112 | ||
| 2. Extended Rest | 1:113 | ||
| E. Phlegm, Rheum, and Stagnated Blood-Inducing Diseases | 1:113 | ||
| 1. Phlegm and Rheum | 1:113 | ||
| 2. Stagnated Blood | 1:115 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:117 | ||
| Chapter 7 Pathology and Pathogenesis | 1:119 | ||
| A. Causes of Diseases | 1:119 | ||
| 1. The Battle Between Pathogens and Healthy Qi | 1:119 | ||
| 2. The Effect of Insufficient Healthy Qi and Pathogens on the Occurrence of Disease | 1:120 | ||
| 3. The Constitution and the Occurrence of Disease | 1:120 | ||
| 4. Systems to Classify Different Constitutions | 1:121 | ||
| 5. The Influence of the Constitution on Disease Varies with Individual Vulnerability, Different Reactions to Pathogens, Disease Nature, and Innate Personality | 1:122 | ||
| B. Mechanisms of Diseases | 1:122 | ||
| 1. The Relative Power of Anti-Pathogens and Pathogens | 1:123 | ||
| 2. Change of Pathogens and Anti-Pathogens, and the Results of Their Struggle | 1:124 | ||
| 3. Disorders of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid | 1:125 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:126 | ||
| Chapter 8 Prevention of Diseases and Principles of Therapeutics | 1:127 | ||
| A. Prevention of Diseases | 1:127 | ||
| 1. The Principle of Prevention | 1:128 | ||
| 2. Preventive Methods | 1:128 | ||
| B. Prevention of Spread and Control of Deterioration | 1:129 | ||
| C. Therapeutic Principles | 1:129 | ||
| 1. Concentrating Treatment on the Root (Ben, ) Cause | 1:131 | ||
| 2. Strengthening the Healthy Yang-Qi and Removing the Pathogens | 1:133 | ||
| 3. Restoring the Functions of the Zang–Fu Organs | 1:134 | ||
| 4. Finding and Eliminating the Stagnation of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid | 1:134 | ||
| 5. Treatment by Individuality, Locality, and Season | 1:135 | ||
| 6. The Concept of the “Merciful Heart” in Treating Patients | 1:136 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:136 | ||
| Chapter 9 New Exploration and Understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine | 1:139 | ||
| A. The Importance of Understanding the Unification of Nature | 1:139 | ||
| B. The Human Body in Connection with the Universe | 1:141 | ||
| C. Etiology, Pathogenesis, Function States, and TCM Diagnoses | 1:144 | ||
| D. The Function of Consciousness in Human Health | 1:147 | ||
| E. The Mechanism of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 1:149 | ||
| Summary | 1:151 | ||
| Acknowledgments | 1:151 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:151 | ||
| Part II Diagnostics | 1:155 | ||
| Chapter 10 Introduction to TCM Diagnostics | 1:157 | ||
| A. The Characteristics | 1:157 | ||
| 1. Evolution of Chinese Medical Diagnostics | 1:157 | ||
| 2. Introduction to TCM Diagnostics | 1:158 | ||
| B. The Principles of TCM Diagnostics | 1:159 | ||
| C. Valuable Diagnosis for Some Complicated or Sub-Health Cases | 1:160 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:161 | ||
| Chapter 11 “Four Pillars Diagnosis” Methods | 1:163 | ||
| A. Inspection (Wang, ) | 1:164 | ||
| 1. Observation of Shen (Spirit, ) | 1:164 | ||
| 2. Observation of the Complexion | 1:165 | ||
| 3. Observation of the Body Shape | 1:165 | ||
| B. Auscultation and Olfaction (Wen, ) | 1:171 | ||
| C. Inquiry (Wen, ) | 1:172 | ||
| D. Body Palpation (Chu, ) | 1:173 | ||
| 1. Methods of Palpation and Its Significance | 1:173 | ||
| 2. Palpation Technique | 1:173 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:175 | ||
| Chapter 12 Tongue Diagnosis | 1:177 | ||
| A. General Information | 1:177 | ||
| B. Manifestation of the Tongue | 1:179 | ||
| 1. Spatial Division of the Tongue | 1:179 | ||
| 2. Manifestation of the Tongue | 1:180 | ||
| C. The Key Points for Reading and Analyzing the Tongue | 1:181 | ||
| 1. Principles | 1:181 | ||
| 2. Height of the Tip | 1:181 | ||
| 3. Physical Characteristics of the Tongue | 1:182 | ||
| 4. Physical Characteristics of the Tongue Coating | 1:186 | ||
| 5. Physical Characteristics of Tongue Shape | 1:190 | ||
| 6. Physical Characteristics of Tongue Moisture | 1:195 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:196 | ||
| Chapter 13 Pulse-Taking | 1:197 | ||
| A. Pulse-Feeling | 1:197 | ||
| 1. The Formation of Pulse Conditions and the Clinical Significance of Pulse-Feeling | 1:197 | ||
| 2. Pulse-Feeling and Precaution | 1:198 | ||
| 3. Recognizing the Regular Pulse | 1:200 | ||
| B. The Abnormal Pulse | 1:200 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:203 | ||
| Chapter 14 Differentiation of Syndromes ( ) | 1:205 | ||
| A. Differentiation of Syndromes with the Eight Principles ( ) | 1:206 | ||
| 1. Syndrome Differentiation on Yin and Yang | 1:206 | ||
| 2. Differentiation of Exterior and Interior Syndromes | 1:208 | ||
| 3. Differentiation of Cold and Heat Syndromes | 1:209 | ||
| 4. Syndrome Differentiation of Asthenia and Sthenia | 1:210 | ||
| B. Differentiation of Syndromes with the Theory of Viscera ( ) | 1:211 | ||
| 1. An Overview of Identification of Patterns by Viscera ( ) | 1:211 | ||
| 2. Identification of Patterns for Specific Organs ( ) | 1:218 | ||
| C. Differentiation of Syndromes with Six Meridians ( ) | 1:267 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 1:268 | ||
| 2. Syndromes According to the Six-Meridians Theory | 1:268 | ||
| Summary | 1:271 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:272 | ||
| Part III Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, and Tuina | 1:275 | ||
| Chapter 15 Introduction to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion | 1:277 | ||
| A. The Academic Accomplishments of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in History | 1:278 | ||
| B. Spread of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Beyond China | 1:280 | ||
| 1. The History | 1:280 | ||
| 2. Acupuncture Development Outside China | 1:282 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:283 | ||
| Chapter 16 Meridians and Acupuncture Points | 1:285 | ||
| A. Lung Meridian of Hand Taiyin ( ) | 1:285 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:285 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:286 | ||
| B. Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming ( ) | 1:291 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:291 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:292 | ||
| C. Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming ( ) | 1:300 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:300 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:302 | ||
| D. Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin ( ) | 1:318 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:318 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:320 | ||
| E. Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin ( ) | 1:327 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:327 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:328 | ||
| F. Small Intestine Meridian of Hand Taiyang ( ) | 1:332 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:332 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:333 | ||
| G. Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang ( ) | 1:340 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:340 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:341 | ||
| H. Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin ( ) | 1:364 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:364 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:365 | ||
| I. Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin ( ) | 1:374 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:374 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:376 | ||
| J. San Jiao Meridian of Hand Shaoyang ( ) | 1:379 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:379 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:380 | ||
| K. Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang ( ) | 1:389 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:389 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:391 | ||
| L. Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin ( ) | 1:406 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:406 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:408 | ||
| M. Ren or Conception Meridian ( ) | 1:413 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:413 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:413 | ||
| N. Du or Governor Meridian ( ) | 1:423 | ||
| a. Jing-Luo System | 1:423 | ||
| b. Point System | 1:423 | ||
| O. The Extraordinary Points ( ) | 1:433 | ||
| a. Extra Points of the Head and Neck | 1:434 | ||
| b. Extra Points of the Chest and Abdomen (EX-CA) | 1:441 | ||
| c. Extra Points of the Back (EX-B) | 1:441 | ||
| d. Extra Points of the Upper Extremities (EX-UE) | 1:444 | ||
| e. Extra Points of the Lower Extremities (EX-LE) | 1:449 | ||
| References | 1:453 | ||
| Chapter 17 Clinical Application | 1:455 | ||
| A. Preparation | 1:455 | ||
| B. Acupuncture Methods | 1:456 | ||
| C. Moxibustion Methods | 1:458 | ||
| D. Cupping Methods | 1:460 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:461 | ||
| Chapter 18 Tuina: Classic Chinese Massage, | 1:463 | ||
| A. Mechanisms of Tuina | 1:463 | ||
| 1. Balancing Yin and Yang | 1:463 | ||
| 2. Regulating Zang and Fu Organs | 1:464 | ||
| 3. Clearing Meridians | 1:464 | ||
| 4. Repairing Tissues and Organs | 1:464 | ||
| B. Commonly Used Acupoints | 1:464 | ||
| 1. KI 1, Yongquan — Gushing Spring, Tianyi ( ) Spring | 1:464 | ||
| 2. KI 3, Taixi — Greater Stream (Also Known as Great Ravine) | 1:464 | ||
| 3. BL 40, Weizhong — Bend Middle (Also Known as Supporting Middle) | 1:464 | ||
| 4. GV 1, Changqiang — Long and Strong | 1:465 | ||
| 5. GV 4, Mingmen — Vital Gate (Also Known as Gate of Life) | 1:465 | ||
| 6. GV 9, Zhiyang — Supreme Yang | 1:465 | ||
| 7. GV 14, Dazhui — Big Vertebra (Also Known as Great Hammer) | 1:465 | ||
| 8. GV 16, Fengfu — Wind Palace | 1:465 | ||
| 9. GB 20, Fengchi — Wind Pool (Also Known as Wind Gathering) | 1:465 | ||
| 10. GV 20, Baihui — Hundred Convergences | 1:466 | ||
| 11. LU 7, Lieque — Broken Sequence, Thunder Conscious ( ) | 1:466 | ||
| 12. PC 8, Laogong — Toil Palace (Also Known as Labor Palace) | 1:466 | ||
| 13. LI 4, Hegu — Union Valley (Also Known as Joining Valley) | 1:466 | ||
| 14. Hand Jing Well Points: LU 11 | 1:466 | ||
| 15. ST 36, Zusanli — Leg Three Miles, Three Part Manager | 1:466 | ||
| 16. SP 6, Sanyinjiao — Three-Yin Intersection | 1:467 | ||
| 17. LR 3, Taichong — Greater Surging (Also Known as Bigger Rushing) | 1:467 | ||
| 18. Foot Jing-Well Points: KI 1 | 1:467 | ||
| 19. EX-HN 5, Taiyang — Sun (Also Known as Great Yang) | 1:467 | ||
| 20. GV 26, Shuigou — Water Ditch (Also Known as Renzhong — Human Center) | 1:467 | ||
| 21. CV 8, Shenque — Spirit Tower | 1:468 | ||
| 22. CV 6, Qihai — Sea of Qi | 1:468 | ||
| 23. LI 20, Yingxiang — Welcome Fragrance | 1:468 | ||
| 24. CV 8, Zhongwan — Middle Stomach Cavity (Also Known as Middle ofthe Epigastrium) | 1:468 | ||
| C. The Basic Technical Methods | 1:468 | ||
| 1. Tuifa ( , Pushing Manipulation) | 1:469 | ||
| 2. Nafa ( , Grasping Manipulation) | 1:469 | ||
| 3. Anfa ( , Pressing Manipulation) | 1:470 | ||
| 4. Mofa ( , Circular Rubbing Manipulation) | 1:471 | ||
| 5. Roufa ( , Kneading Manipulation) | 1:471 | ||
| 6. Zhenfa ( , Vibrating Manipulation) | 1:472 | ||
| 7. Dianfa ( , Point-Pressing Manipulation) | 1:472 | ||
| 8. Jifa ( , Percussing Manipulation) | 1:473 | ||
| 9. Mofa ( , Wiping Manipulation) | 1:474 | ||
| 10. Qiafa ( , Nipping Manipulation) | 1:474 | ||
| 11. Doufa ( , Shaking Manipulation) | 1:475 | ||
| 12. Yaofa ( , Rotating Manipulation) | 1:476 | ||
| D. The Tuina Procedure | 1:476 | ||
| 1. A Brief Introduction to Nanjing Tuina Massage 24 | 1:477 | ||
| 2. General Treatment Procedure of Nanjing Tuina Massage 24 | 1:477 | ||
| 3. Detailed Manipulation and Function | 1:480 | ||
| 4. Contraindications for Nanjing Tuina Massage 24 | 1:483 | ||
| E. Tuina Self-Massage | 1:483 | ||
| 1. Tuina Self-Massage on the Back and Lumbar Region | 1:483 | ||
| 2. Tuina Self-Massage on the Head and Face | 1:484 | ||
| 3. Tuina Self-Massage on the Upper and Lower Limbs | 1:484 | ||
| 4. Tuina Self-Massage on the Chest and Abdomen | 1:484 | ||
| Further Reading | 1:484 | ||
| Index | 1:485 | ||
| VOLUME 2 | 2:C | ||
| List of Contributors | 2:v | ||
| Preface | 2:xi | ||
| Part IV Chinese Herbology and Formulation | 2:491 | ||
| Chapter 19 General Principles of Chinese Herbology | 2:493 | ||
| A. Basics of Chinese Herbal Medicine | 2:493 | ||
| B. Collection and Preparation of Herbs | 2:494 | ||
| 1. Collection of Herbs | 2:494 | ||
| 2. Preparation of Herbs | 2:495 | ||
| C. Properties and Functions of Chinese Herbs | 2:497 | ||
| 1. Four Properties and Five Flavors | 2:497 | ||
| 2. Functional Tendencies | 2:498 | ||
| 3. Channel Tropism | 2:499 | ||
| 4. Toxicity | 2:499 | ||
| D. Application of Chinese Herbs | 2:499 | ||
| 1. Interaction of Herbs | 2:499 | ||
| 2. Precautions and Contraindications | 2:501 | ||
| E. Principle of Chinese Herbal Formulation | 2:502 | ||
| 1. To Elaborate on the Concepts Touched on Under “Interaction of Herbs” (above), the Components of aa Formula and Their Roles are | 2:502 | ||
| 2. The Following Organization is Adhered to Throughout the Chapter in Order to Facilitate Reference | 2:503 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:503 | ||
| Chapter 20 Chinese Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions | 2:505 | ||
| A. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Releasing Exterior Syndromes ( ) | 2:505 | ||
| 1. Herbs That Release Exterior Syndromes | 2:506 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions for Relieving Exterior Syndromes | 2:516 | ||
| B. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Clearing Heat ( ) | 2:527 | ||
| 1. Herbs That Clear Heat | 2:528 | ||
| 2. Herbal Prescriptions That Clear Heat | 2:546 | ||
| C. Purgative Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions ( ) | 2:557 | ||
| 1. Purgative Herbs | 2:558 | ||
| 2. Purgative Prescriptions | 2:562 | ||
| D. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Resolving Dampness ( ) | 2:566 | ||
| 1. Herbs That Resolve Dampness | 2:567 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions That Resolve Dampness | 2:577 | ||
| E. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Warming the Interior ( ) | 2:589 | ||
| 1. Interior-Warming Herbs | 2:590 | ||
| 2. Interior-Warming Prescriptions | 2:594 | ||
| F. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Regulating Qi ( ) | 2:600 | ||
| 1. Qi-Regulating Herbs | 2:600 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions for Regulating Qi | 2:604 | ||
| G. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Relieving Food Stagnation ( ) | 2:613 | ||
| 1. Herbs for Relieving Food Stagnation | 2:613 | ||
| H. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Arresting Bleeding ( ) | 2:616 | ||
| 1. Herbs for Stopping Bleeding | 2:616 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions for Stopping Bleeding | 2:620 | ||
| I. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Invigorating Blood and Resolving Blood Stagnation ( ) | 2:624 | ||
| 1. Herbs | 2:624 | ||
| 2. Herbal Prescriptions | 2:633 | ||
| J. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Resolving Phlegm and Relieving Cough and Asthma ( ) | 2:638 | ||
| 1. Herbs | 2:639 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions | 2:648 | ||
| K. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Tranquilizing the Mind ( ) | 2:655 | ||
| 1. Chinese Herbs | 2:656 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions | 2:658 | ||
| L. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Pacifying the Liver and Calming Endogenous Wind ( ) | 2:661 | ||
| 1. Pacifying Herbs | 2:662 | ||
| 2. Herbal Prescriptions | 2:667 | ||
| M. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions for Resuscitation ( ) | 2:671 | ||
| 1. Herbs | 2:672 | ||
| 2. Resuscitation Prescriptions | 2:675 | ||
| N. Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions Tonifying Deficiencies ( ) | 2:676 | ||
| 1. Herbs | 2:676 | ||
| 2. Tonic Prescriptions | 2:701 | ||
| O. Astringent Herbs and Herbal Prescriptions ( ) | 2:714 | ||
| 1. Astringent Herbs ( ) | 2:715 | ||
| 2. Astringent Prescriptions | 2:719 | ||
| P. Herbal Prescriptions for Mediation ( ) | 2:724 | ||
| Prescriptions for Mediating Shaoyang ( ) | 2:724 | ||
| 2. Prescriptions for Regulating the Liver and Spleen ( ) | 2:727 | ||
| 3. Prescriptions for Harmonizing Cold and Heat Syndromes ( ) | 2:729 | ||
| 4. Prescriptions for Expelling Both Exterior and InteriorPathogenic Factors ( ) | 2:730 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:731 | ||
| Part V Healthy Lifestyle and Rehabilitation | 2:735 | ||
| Chapter 21 Principle of Life Nourishment (Yangshengshu, ) | 2:735 | ||
| A. Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Inception and Development Originated with Yangshengshu | 2:735 | ||
| B. What Is the Reality of the Human Body | 2:736 | ||
| C. Pathology and Therapy Principle | 2:737 | ||
| 1. The Basic Principles in Chinese Yangshengshu | 2:739 | ||
| 2. Summary | 2:740 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:740 | ||
| Chapter 22 Tai Chi ( ) | 2:741 | ||
| A. History and Philosophy | 2:742 | ||
| B. Simplified Public Practice Program | 2:744 | ||
| 1. Principles of Taiji Practice | 2:744 | ||
| 2. Twenty-Four-Form Style | 2:746 | ||
| C. The Real Fitness and Therapy Principle | 2:757 | ||
| D. New Research Evidence | 2:760 | ||
| Beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary system | 2:762 | ||
| Balance improvement and fall prevention | 2:764 | ||
| Pain management in chronic back pain and osteoarthritis | 2:765 | ||
| Im proved flexibility, strength, and kinesthetic sense | 2:766 | ||
| Potential immune response effects | 2:766 | ||
| Psychological benefits | 2:767 | ||
| Summary and prospects | 2:767 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:768 | ||
| Chapter 23 TCM Self-Healing Meditation | 2:773 | ||
| A. Introduction | 2:773 | ||
| B. Beginning or Opening Posture | 2:774 | ||
| 1. Standing | 2:774 | ||
| 2. Sitting in a Chair | 2:774 | ||
| C. Clearing and Opening the Mind | 2:775 | ||
| D. TCM Energy Circulation Method | 2:777 | ||
| E. Energy Storing and Accumulating Method | 2:778 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:779 | ||
| Chapter 24 Special Daoyin ( ) Healing Methods | 2:781 | ||
| A. Daoyin ( ) Healing Stance | 2:781 | ||
| 1. Preparation for Healing Stances | 2:782 | ||
| B. Assistant Healing Stances for Various Illnesses | 2:784 | ||
| 1. Headache | 2:784 | ||
| 2. Cerebral Thrombosis | 2:784 | ||
| 3. Cerebral Angiosclerosis | 2:786 | ||
| 4. Cerebral Tumor | 2:786 | ||
| 5. Encephalatrophy or Brain Atrophy | 2:786 | ||
| 6. Hypotension and Hypertension | 2:788 | ||
| 7. Pseudomyopia | 2:788 | ||
| 8. Facial Paralysis | 2:789 | ||
| 9. Chronic Rhinitis | 2:789 | ||
| 10. Deafness | 2:789 | ||
| 11. Tinnitus | 2:791 | ||
| 12. Acute Pharyngitis | 2:791 | ||
| 13. Parotitis or Mumps | 2:791 | ||
| 14. Hyperthyroidism | 2:793 | ||
| 15. Trachitis, Pulmonary Emphysema, and Asthma | 2:793 | ||
| 16. Whooping Cough | 2:794 | ||
| 17. Heart Disease | 2:794 | ||
| 18. Gastroptosia | 2:795 | ||
| 19. Splenomegaly | 2:795 | ||
| 20. Diabetes | 2:796 | ||
| 21. Hepatitis and Positive Reaction of Hepatitis-Associated Antigen (HAA) | 2:796 | ||
| 22. Hepatocirrhosis | 2:796 | ||
| 23. Uremia | 2:797 | ||
| 24. Cholecystitis and Gallstones | 2:797 | ||
| 25. Hepatic Hemangioma (Blood Mass Tumor in the Liver) | 2:797 | ||
| 26. Cystitis and Urethritis (Bladder and Urethra Inflammation) | 2:797 | ||
| 27. Renal Failure, Kidney Atrophy, Kidney Stones, and Acute and Chronic Nephritis | 2:798 | ||
| 28. Prostatis and Prostatic Hyperplasia | 2:798 | ||
| 29. Diarrhea | 2:798 | ||
| 30. Irregular Menstruation or Metropathy | 2:798 | ||
| 31. Hyperplasia of the Mammary Glands | 2:799 | ||
| 32. A Cold Sensation on One Side and a Hot Sensation on the Other Side | 2:799 | ||
| 33. Cold with Severe Interior Heat | 2:799 | ||
| 34. Angitis and Phlebitis | 2:799 | ||
| 35. Hyperplasia of Cervical Vertebrae | 2:800 | ||
| 36. Scapulohumeral Periarthritis | 2:800 | ||
| 37. Prolapses of Lumbar Vertebral Disks | 2:800 | ||
| 38. Hyperplasia of the Lumbar Vertebrae | 2:800 | ||
| 39. Ischemic Necrosis of the Femoral Head | 2:801 | ||
| 40. Psoriasis | 2:801 | ||
| C. Basic Practices of Daoyin ( ) Healing Stances | 2:801 | ||
| 1. Introduction to Eight Concise Conscious Points | 2:801 | ||
| 2. Introduction to Health and Intelligence Enhancing Stances and Methods | 2:803 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:805 | ||
| Chapter 25 Traditional Mind–Body Exercises for Health | 2:807 | ||
| A. Yi Jin Jing ( ) | 2:807 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:807 | ||
| 2. Characteristics and Preparation | 2:807 | ||
| 3. Twelve-Section Exercise Routines 4 | 2:809 | ||
| 4. Summary | 2:825 | ||
| B. The Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi, ) | 2:825 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:825 | ||
| 2. Characteristics | 2:826 | ||
| 3. Five Animal Frolics and Five Elements, Foundation Exercises: The Crane and the Bear | 2:828 | ||
| 4. Preparation of the Five Animal Frolics | 2:828 | ||
| 5. The Routines of the Five Animal Frolics | 2:829 | ||
| C. Ba Duan Jin ( ) | 2:839 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:839 | ||
| 2. Characteristics | 2:839 | ||
| 3. Eight-Section Exercise (Ba Duan Jin) | 2:840 | ||
| 4. Summary | 2:847 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:847 | ||
| Part VI Clinical Practice | 2:849 | ||
| Chapter 26 Clinical Practice Guided by the Supporting-Yang Theory | 2:851 | ||
| A. Exploration and Utilization of Some Classical Prescriptions | 2:851 | ||
| 1. Clinical Application of the Counter Cold Decoction | 2:851 | ||
| 2. Clinical Application of the Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction | 2:852 | ||
| 3. Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostatic Hyperplasia | 2:856 | ||
| 4. Aplastic Anaemia | 2:858 | ||
| 5. Lupus Erythematosus | 2:859 | ||
| 6. Cardiovascular Disease | 2:859 | ||
| B. Faulty Diagnosis of Yang Deficiency Symptoms | 2:859 | ||
| 1. Yellow Urine and Clear Urine | 2:860 | ||
| 2. Difficult Urination and Urinary Incontinence | 2:860 | ||
| 3. Diarrhea and Constipation | 2:861 | ||
| 4. Hyperhidrosis and Adiapneustia | 2:862 | ||
| 5. Cold Intolerance and Fever | 2:863 | ||
| 6. Agitation and Void-Quietness | 2:864 | ||
| 7. Thirst and No Thirst | 2:864 | ||
| 8. Somnolence and Insomnia | 2:865 | ||
| 9. Qi Excess and Qi Deficiency | 2:865 | ||
| 10. Reddened and Pale Complexion | 2:866 | ||
| 11. Moist and Dry Tongue Fur | 2:866 | ||
| 12. Slow Pulse and Fast Pulse | 2:867 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:867 | ||
| Chapter 27 Differentiation of Yin–Yang and Prescriptions for Some Common Diseases | 2:869 | ||
| 1. Restless Heart (So-Called Heart Palpitations, ) | 2:869 | ||
| 2. Coughs ( ) | 2:870 | ||
| 3. Coughing Due to Consumptive and Carbuncle Lung Disease ( ) | 2:872 | ||
| 4. Gastric Pain and Food Intolerance ( ) | 2:873 | ||
| 5. Diarrhea and Vomiting from Spleen Disease ( ) | 2:874 | ||
| 6. Spasm of Muscles and Tendons ( ) | 2:874 | ||
| 7. Kidney Illness with Lower Back Pain ( ) | 2:875 | ||
| 8. Headaches ( ) | 2:876 | ||
| 9. Eye Disease ( ) | 2:879 | ||
| 10. Swollen Sore Ears, Tinnitus, and Deafness ( ) | 2:880 | ||
| 11. Nasal Conditions ( ) | 2:881 | ||
| 12. Trembling Nostrils ( ) | 2:881 | ||
| 13. Swollen lips ( ) | 2:882 | ||
| 14. Sore Teeth ( ) | 2:882 | ||
| 15. Foul Breath with a Bitter, Sour, Pungent, Sweet, Flat Taste, or Thrush (Mycotic Stomatitis) ( , , , , , ) | 2:883 | ||
| 16. The Tongue is Swollen, or Painful, or Heavy, or Stiff, or Numb, or Slow, or Retracted ( , , , , , , ) | 2:885 | ||
| 17. Throat Edema Like a Moth ( ) | 2:886 | ||
| 18. Two Arms Pain ( ) | 2:886 | ||
| 19. Heart Pain ( ) | 2:887 | ||
| 20. Stomach Pain ( ) | 2:888 | ||
| 21. Umbilical Pain ( ) | 2:889 | ||
| 22. Hernia ( ) | 2:890 | ||
| 23. Spermatorrhea ( ) | 2:891 | ||
| 24. Difficult Defecation ( ) | 2:892 | ||
| 25. Difficult Urination ( ) | 2:894 | ||
| 26. Gonorrhea ( ) | 2:896 | ||
| 27. Painful Swollen Knees ( ) | 2:897 | ||
| 28. Beriberi ( ) | 2:899 | ||
| 29. Asthma ( ) | 2:899 | ||
| 30. Diseases with Excessive Perspiration ( ) | 2:901 | ||
| 31. Poor Memory ( ) | 2:902 | ||
| 32. Palpitations and Fearfulness ( ) | 2:903 | ||
| 33. Insomnia ( ) | 2:904 | ||
| 34. Dysentery ( ) | 2:904 | ||
| 35. Hiccups ( ) | 2:905 | ||
| 36. Nausea ( ) | 2:905 | ||
| 37. Manic-Depressive Psychosis ( ) | 2:906 | ||
| 38. Distension or Fullness ( ) | 2:906 | ||
| 39. Infantile Convulsions ( , ) | 2:907 | ||
| 40. Stroke ( ) | 2:908 | ||
| 41. Phlegm Obstruction ( ) | 2:909 | ||
| 42. Fresh Breath Stopped by Food Obstruction ( ) | 2:910 | ||
| 43. Rectal Prolapse ( ) | 2:910 | ||
| 44. Hemorrhoids ( ) | 2:911 | ||
| 45. Two Turbidities ( ) | 2:911 | ||
| 46. Blood Diseases ( ) | 2:911 | ||
| 47. Maculae ( ) | 2:912 | ||
| 48. Flaccidity of the Limbs ( ) | 2:912 | ||
| 49. Consumptive Diseases ( ) | 2:913 | ||
| 50. Syncope ( ) | 2:914 | ||
| 51. Delirium ( ) | 2:914 | ||
| 52. Gynecology ( ) | 2:915 | ||
| 53. Notes on Surgical Problems | 2:921 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:922 | ||
| Chapter 28 Differentiation of Yin–Yang and Prescriptions for Some Special Diseases (Yang Deficiency or Yang Escaping) | 2:923 | ||
| A. Diagnosis and Treatment Analysis | 2:923 | ||
| B. Case Study | 2:926 | ||
| 1. Diagnosis and Treatment for Yin Excess/Yang Deficiency and Yang Escaping | 2:926 | ||
| 2. Diagnosis and Treatment for Extreme Pathogenic Heat Causing Blood Injury | 2:940 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:946 | ||
| C. List of Prescriptions Used in This Chapter | 2:947 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:955 | ||
| D. Possible Reactions to Herbs for Restoring Yang | 2:956 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:957 | ||
| Chapter 29 Acupuncture Treatment for Selected Medical Conditions | 2:959 | ||
| A. Bi Syndrome ( ) | 2:959 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:959 | ||
| 2. Etiology and Pathology | 2:960 | ||
| 3. Differentiation | 2:960 | ||
| 4. Treatment | 2:961 | ||
| 5. Education | 2:962 | ||
| 6. Remarks | 2:962 | ||
| B. Chest Bi ( ) | 2:962 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:962 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:965 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:965 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:965 | ||
| 5. Principle of Treatment | 2:969 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:970 | ||
| 7. Remarks | 2:970 | ||
| C. Abdominal Pain ( ) | 2:970 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:970 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:971 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:971 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:972 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:975 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:977 | ||
| D. Constipation ( ) | 2:977 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:977 | ||
| 2. Etiology and Pathology | 2:978 | ||
| 3. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:978 | ||
| 4. Treatment | 2:978 | ||
| 5. Education | 2:981 | ||
| E. Diarrhea ( ) | 2:981 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:981 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:981 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:982 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:982 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:984 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:987 | ||
| F. Hypochondriac Pain ( ) | 2:987 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:987 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:987 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:988 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:988 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:989 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:991 | ||
| G. Stomachache ( ) | 2:991 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:991 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:992 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:992 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:992 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:995 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:996 | ||
| H. Vomiting ( ) | 2:996 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:996 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:997 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:997 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:997 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:999 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:1000 | ||
| I. Asthma ( ) | 2:1001 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1001 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:1001 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:1001 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1002 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:1004 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:1007 | ||
| J. Common Cold ( ) | 2:1007 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1007 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:1008 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:1008 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1009 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:1011 | ||
| 6. Prevention and Education | 2:1014 | ||
| K. Cough ( ) | 2:1015 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1015 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:1015 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:1016 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1016 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:1020 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:1022 | ||
| 7. Summary of Differentiation and Treatment of Cough | 2:1023 | ||
| L. Depression ( ) | 2:1023 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1023 | ||
| 2. Explanation | 2:1024 | ||
| 3. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1026 | ||
| 4. Treatment | 2:1028 | ||
| M. Headache ( ) | 2:1030 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1030 | ||
| 2. Etiology and Pathology | 2:1031 | ||
| 3. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1032 | ||
| 4. Treatment | 2:1035 | ||
| 5. Education and Comments | 2:1038 | ||
| N. Insomnia ( ) | 2:1038 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1038 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:1039 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:1039 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1041 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:1043 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:1044 | ||
| O. Palpitations ( ) | 2:1044 | ||
| 1. Introduction | 2:1044 | ||
| 2. Etiology | 2:1045 | ||
| 3. Pathology | 2:1045 | ||
| 4. Diagnosis and Differentiation | 2:1046 | ||
| 5. Treatment | 2:1048 | ||
| 6. Education | 2:1050 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:1051 | ||
| Chapter 30 Simplified Tongue Diagnosis with Herb Treatment | 2:1053 | ||
| A. The Principle and the Point of View | 2:1053 | ||
| 1. Normal Tongue Appearance | 2:1054 | ||
| B. Dynamic Tongue Diagnosis and Prescriptions | 2:1054 | ||
| 1. Basic Attention | 2:1055 | ||
| 2. Digital Tongue Photo and Computer Analysis Program | 2:1057 | ||
| 3. Dynamic Tongue Diagnosis Sample | 2:1059 | ||
| 4. Practice List with Use of Herbs | 2:1059 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:1060 | ||
| Part VII Practice Regulation and Certification | 2:1061 | ||
| Chapter 31 TCM Practice in Western Countries | 2:1063 | ||
| A. Situation in North America | 2:1063 | ||
| B. Situation in Other Countries | 2:1065 | ||
| Chapter 32 Regulations for Certification | 2:1069 | ||
| A. National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Application Process (USA) (adapted from NCCAOM, 2007) | 2:1069 | ||
| Deadlines | 2:1069 | ||
| Processing Time | 2:1069 | ||
| Agent Designation Form | 2:1070 | ||
| Check the Application Status on the Internet | 2:1070 | ||
| Application Status Definitions | 2:1071 | ||
| Summary of Certification Requirements | 2:1071 | ||
| Health and Legal Status Information for All Applications | 2:1072 | ||
| Authenticity and Adequacy of Documentation | 2:1072 | ||
| Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application | 2:1074 | ||
| Insufficient Documentation Notification | 2:1074 | ||
| Approval to Test | 2:1074 | ||
| Application Valid for Four Years | 2:1074 | ||
| Eligibility Requirements vs. Certification Requirements | 2:1074 | ||
| Withdrawing an Application | 2:1075 | ||
| Examination Development and Scoring | 2:1075 | ||
| Retaking an Examination and Reactivation Form | 2:1078 | ||
| Examination Registration Form (ERF) | 2:1079 | ||
| Retaking Fee | 2:1079 | ||
| Deadline | 2:1079 | ||
| Special Accommodations | 2:1079 | ||
| Failing Three Times | 2:1079 | ||
| B. Registration for the Examination in Alberta, Canada | 2:1080 | ||
| Purpose of the Examination | 2:1080 | ||
| Absence from the Examination | 2:1081 | ||
| Language | 2:1081 | ||
| Results | 2:1082 | ||
| Scoring | 2:1082 | ||
| Critical Elements: Part 2 Exam (Practical/Clinical) | 2:1082 | ||
| Confidentiality and Security of Test Materials | 2:1083 | ||
| Rules of Conduct for the Examination | 2:1083 | ||
| Description of the Examination | 2:1084 | ||
| Examination Procedures | 2:1086 | ||
| Written Examination | 2:1086 | ||
| Clinical Examination | 2:1087 | ||
| C. Required Courses for Acupuncture and TCM in British Columbia, Canada | 2:1088 | ||
| Explanation | 2:1089 | ||
| Important Note on Safety Courses | 2:1089 | ||
| Chapter 33 Examination Preparation and Strategies | 2:1091 | ||
| A. Practice Questions on the Foundation of TCM | 2:1091 | ||
| Answers | 2:1112 | ||
| B. Practice Questions on Acupuncture | 2:1113 | ||
| Answers | 2:1189 | ||
| C. Practice Questions on Acupuncture Point Locations | 2:1190 | ||
| Answers | 2:1194 | ||
| D. Biomedicine Questions for Practice | 2:1195 | ||
| Answers | 2:1203 | ||
| E. Chinese Herbal Medicine Questions for Practice | 2:1210 | ||
| Answers | 2:1261 | ||
| Further Reading | 2:1262 | ||
| Index | 2:1263 | ||
| VOLUME 3 | 3:C | ||
| List of Contributors | 3:v | ||
| Preface | 3:xi | ||
| Part VIII Achievements of TCM in The Contemporary Age | 3:1269 | ||
| Chapter 34 Introduction to Body Space Medicine | 3:1271 | ||
| A. The Theory of Body Space Medicine | 3:1271 | ||
| B. The Simplified Diagnostic Methods | 3:1273 | ||
| C. The Treatment Principles and Methods | 3:1273 | ||
| D. The Exploration of the Five-Element Principle from Human Body Research | 3:1274 | ||
| E. New Application of Chinese Herbs in Body Space Medicine | 3:1278 | ||
| F. Examples of Body Space Medicine Application | 3:1279 | ||
| 1. Example I | 3:1279 | ||
| 2. Example II | 3:1279 | ||
| 3. Example III | 3:1280 | ||
| 4. Example IV | 3:1280 | ||
| G. The Significance and Prospects of Body Space Medicine | 3:1281 | ||
| Further Reading | 3:1281 | ||
| Chapter 35 Carrying Zhang Zhongjing’s Classics Toward the Revival of TCM: Theories and Practices on Supporting Yang | 3:1283 | ||
| A. Clarifying the Importance of Yin and Yang | 3:1283 | ||
| 1. Relationship Between Yin and Yang | 3:1284 | ||
| 2. Issues of Dominance | 3:1284 | ||
| 3. Relationship Between Substance and Function | 3:1285 | ||
| B. Objective Reality of Focusing on Supporting Yang | 3:1286 | ||
| 1. Constitutional Insufficiency | 3:1286 | ||
| 2. Predilection for Raw and Cold Foods | 3:1287 | ||
| 3. Misuse of Bitter and Cold-Natured Drugs | 3:1287 | ||
| 4. Abuse of Antibiotics and Hormones | 3:1287 | ||
| 5. Busy Work and Fatigue | 3:1288 | ||
| 6. Sexual Intercourse Without Control | 3:1288 | ||
| 7. Inappropriate Work and Rest | 3:1288 | ||
| 8. Impact of the Natural Pattern on the Human Body | 3:1288 | ||
| C. The Formation and Development of the Supporting-Yang Theory | 3:1289 | ||
| D. Application of the Supporting-Yang Theory in the Use of Ginger, Cinnamon, and Monkshood | 3:1290 | ||
| Further Reading | 3:1292 | ||
| Chapter 36 Achievements in Acupuncture Technology | 3:1293 | ||
| A. Bloodletting Acupuncture Therapy | 3:1294 | ||
| 1. Prick Acupuncture | 3:1294 | ||
| 2. Bloodletting Used in Internal Medicine | 3:1294 | ||
| 3. The Application of Bloodletting Therapy in Surgical Diseases | 3:1295 | ||
| 4. The Application of Bloodletting Therapy in Gynecological Diseases | 3:1295 |