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Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | xi | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| Chapter 1 From Spirits to Natural Science The origins of Chinese medicine | 1 | ||
| 1.1 Chinese Medicine in Antiquity | 3 | ||
| 1.2 Chinese Medicine Modernises | 5 | ||
| Chapter 2 Why Chinese Medicine Matters Ten distinguishing characteristics of TCM | 7 | ||
| 2.1 Holism | 9 | ||
| 2.2 Flow, Balance and Harmony | 11 | ||
| 2.3 Deficiency and Excess | 13 | ||
| 2.4 Syndromes | 13 | ||
| 2.5 TCM is Patient-Centric | 14 | ||
| 2.6 Emphasis on Preventing Illness | 15 | ||
| 2.7 Food as Medicine | 16 | ||
| 2.8 Causes and Treatment of Illnesses | 16 | ||
| 2.9 TCM Treatment Modalities | 18 | ||
| 2.10 Philosophy and Science in TCM | 19 | ||
| Chapter 3 The Precious Ingredients of Life Basic substances in the body | 22 | ||
| 3.1 Qi (气) | 22 | ||
| Kinds and Sources of Qi | 24 | ||
| 3.2 Blood (血) | 24 | ||
| 3.3 Body Fluids (津液) | 26 | ||
| 3.4 Jing (精) | 26 | ||
| Chapter 4 The Inner Workings of the Human Body A unique narrative drawn from experience | 28 | ||
| 4.1 The Yin-Yang Principle | 29 | ||
| 4.1.1 Guide to the application of the Yin and Yang principle | 32 | ||
| 4.1.2 Yin-Yang imbalance | 35 | ||
| 4.2 The Five-Element Model | 36 | ||
| 4.3 The Five Organs (Wu Zang) | 38 | ||
| 4.3.1 Functions of the zang organs | 39 | ||
| Spleen | 39 | ||
| Lung | 40 | ||
| Kidney | 40 | ||
| Liver | 41 | ||
| Heart | 41 | ||
| 4.3.2 Applying the five-element model to the zang organs | 42 | ||
| Application to Therapy | 43 | ||
| Chapter 5 Why We Fall Ill Diagnosis and principles of therapy | 45 | ||
| 5.1 Causes of Illness (I): Climatic Factors as Pathogens | 46 | ||
| External climatic factors as causes of illness | 46 | ||
| Falling Ill | 48 | ||
| 5.2 Causes of Illness (II): Emotional and Other Internal Factors | 49 | ||
| Other Factors | 50 | ||
| 5.3 The TCM Syndrome | 51 | ||
| Phlegm (痰) | 53 | ||
| Blood Stasis (血瘀) | 53 | ||
| 5.4 TCM Diagnosis | 54 | ||
| 5.4.1 The four examinations (四诊) | 54 | ||
| Smells and Sounds | 55 | ||
| Questioning | 56 | ||
| Pulsation | 56 | ||
| 5.4.2 Syndrome differentiation | 58 | ||
| The Eight Principles八纲辩证 | 58 | ||
| Differentiation by Qi, Blood and Body Fluids | 59 | ||
| 5.5 Therapeutic Principles | 60 | ||
| Chapter 6 Hope Springs Eternal Ancient wisdom on the elixir of life | 62 | ||
| 6.1 The Neijing on Living a Long Life | 64 | ||
| 6.2 Avoiding Illness | 67 | ||
| Chapter 7 Nature’s Goodness in a Humble Root The nature and flavour of herbs | 69 | ||
| 7.1 Sources and Classification of Herbs | 71 | ||
| 7.2 Properties of Herbs | 73 | ||
| 7.3 Flavours | 74 | ||
| 7.4 Meridian Tropism | 76 | ||
| 7.5 Toxicity | 76 | ||
| 7.6 Processing of Herbs | 78 | ||
| 7.7 Compatibility of Herbs | 79 | ||
| 7.8 Contraindications | 80 | ||
| 7.9 Dosage | 81 | ||
| 7.10 Preparation of Herbs for Decoctions | 82 | ||
| Chapter 8 Potions That Heal Herbs and herbal formulations | 83 | ||
| 8.1 Classification of Herbs by Action | 84 | ||
| 8.1.1 Diaphoretics (解表药) | 85 | ||
| 8.1.2 Heat-clearing herbs (清热药) | 87 | ||
| 8.1.3 Purgatives (泻下药) | 88 | ||
| 8.1.4 Qi-regulating herbs (理气药) | 88 | ||
| 8.1.5 Diuretics and herbs that remove dampness (利水渗湿药) | 89 | ||
| 8.1.6 Herbs for promoting blood flow (活血化瘀药) | 90 | ||
| 8.1.7 Hemostatic herbs (止血药) | 91 | ||
| 8.1.8 Herbs for resolving phlegm (化痰药) | 91 | ||
| 8.1.9 Tonics (补益药) | 92 | ||
| Qi Tonics (补气药) | 93 | ||
| Yang Tonics (补阳药) | 94 | ||
| Blood Tonics (补血药) | 95 | ||
| Yin Tonics (补阴药) | 96 | ||
| 8.2 Medical Formulations (Prescriptions) (方剂) | 97 | ||
| 8.2.1 Preparing a decoction | 98 | ||
| 8.2.2 Other forms of prescriptions | 98 | ||
| 8.2.3 The art and science of combining herbs | 99 | ||
| 8.2.4 Some classical formulations that have stood the test of time | 100 | ||
| Decoction of the Four Ingredients (Siwu Tang 四物汤) | 101 | ||
| Pill of Six Ingredients with Rehmanniae (Liuwei Dihuang Wan 六味地黄丸) | 102 | ||
| Erchen Tang (二陈汤) | 104 | ||
| “Ease” Powder (Xiaoyao San 逍遥散) | 104 | ||
| Jade-screen Powder (Yupingfeng San 玉屏风散) | 105 | ||
| Pulse-activating Powder (Shengmai Yin 生脉饮) | 106 | ||
| Chapter 9 Navigating the Body’s Meridian Network Acupuncture and Tuina | 107 | ||
| 9.1 History of Acupuncture | 108 | ||
| 9.2 The Meridian System | 109 | ||
| 9.3 Tuina | 111 | ||
| 9.4 Acupuncture Points | 112 | ||
| Hegu (合谷) | 113 | ||
| Neiguan (内关) | 114 | ||
| Zusanli (足三里) | 114 | ||
| Taiyang (太阳) | 114 | ||
| Baihui (百会) | 114 | ||
| Shuigou (水沟) [also known as renzhong (人中)] | 114 | ||
| Fengchi (风池) | 115 | ||
| Guanyuan (关元) | 115 | ||
| Sanyinjiao (三阴交) | 115 | ||
| Taichong (太冲) | 115 | ||
| Chapter 10 Attaining Longevity and Vitality The art and science of cultivating life | 119 | ||
| 10.1 Aspects of Yangsheng | 120 | ||
| 10.2 Ancient Masters of Yangsheng | 122 | ||
| Ji Kang (嵇康) (223–262 AD) | 122 | ||
| Zhu Danxi (朱丹溪) (1280–1358 AD) | 124 | ||
| Wan Quan (万全) (1495–1585) | 125 | ||
| 10.3 Ageing and Longevity | 126 | ||
| The Middle-Aged | 128 | ||
| The Elderly | 129 | ||
| 10.4 Qigong and Taijiquan | 130 | ||
| Taijiquan (太极拳) | 131 | ||
| 10.5 Nutritional Principles of Yangsheng | 132 | ||
| Types of Constitution | 132 | ||
| The Role of Diet in Yangsheng | 134 | ||
| Other Yangsheng Dietary Principles | 135 | ||
| Combining Western and Chinese Wisdom in Diet | 135 | ||
| Chapter 11 Medicated Foods and Teas Healthy recipes that please the gourmet | 137 | ||
| 11.1 Characteristics of Medicated Food | 138 | ||
| 11.2 Food Ingredients | 139 | ||
| Nature and Flavour of Foods | 139 | ||
| Foods Classified by Their Actions | 140 | ||
| 11.3 Porridges | 141 | ||
| Nourishing Yin: Lily and Wolfberry Porridge (百合枸杞粥) | 142 | ||
| Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach: Chinese yam and Dangshen Porridge (山药党参粥) | 142 | ||
| Tonifying Kidney Yang: Chestnut Porridge (栗子粥) | 143 | ||
| 11.4 Soup Recipes | 144 | ||
| Clearing Heat and Dampness: Job’s Tears and Green Bean Soup (苡仁绿豆汤) | 144 | ||
| Resolving Dampness and Phlegm: Gordon Fruit, Lotus Seed and Job’s Tears Soup (芡实莲子苡仁汤) | 145 | ||
| Promoting Blood Flow: Chinese Angelica, Tianqi and Black Chicken Soup (当归田七乌鸡汤) | 146 | ||
| Black Chicken Soup for Nourishing Blood (养血乌鸡汤) | 146 | ||
| Soup for Nourishing Yin (沙参玉竹鸭肉汤) | 147 | ||
| Black Bean Soup for Tonifying Kidney (黑豆干貝山药湯) | 148 | ||
| Strengthening Qi: Chicken Soup for Qi (参芪鸡汤) | 149 | ||
| 11.5 Herbal Teas | 149 | ||
| Clear Vision Tea (清热明目茶) | 150 | ||
| Nourishing and Calming Tea (养血宁心茶) | 150 | ||
| Longevity Tea (寿比南山茶) | 151 | ||
| Digestion Tea (消食降脂茶) | 151 | ||
| Yin Nourishing and Thirst Quenching Tea (养阴止渴茶) | 152 | ||
| Complexion Enhancing Tea (贵妃养颜茶) | 152 | ||
| Chapter 12 Nip It in the Bud The prevention and management of chronic diseases | 153 | ||
| 12.1 Coronary Heart Disease | 154 | ||
| 12.2 Hypertension and Stroke | 157 | ||
| 12.3 Diabetes Mellitus | 159 | ||
| 12.4 Digestive Disorders and the Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 163 | ||
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 164 | ||
| 12.5 Depression | 165 | ||
| 12.6 Cancer | 167 | ||
| 12.7 Conclusions | 170 | ||
| Chapter 13 A Brave New World Will TCM and biomedicine converge? | 171 | ||
| 13.1 Modern Medicine and its Discontents | 173 | ||
| 13.2 Yangsheng and the Diseases of Civilisation | 174 | ||
| Annex 1 Common Chinese Herbs | 179 | ||
| Annex 2 Common Chinese Prescriptions | 201 | ||
| Annex 3 Glossary of Common Names of Herbs | 209 | ||
| References | 219 | ||
| Additional Information on TCM | 221 | ||
| Index | 222 |