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