Practical Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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This original Chinese text is crafted for English translation by Dr. Wu Yan, a linguist and physician affiliated with the Pacific Institute of Chinese Medicine in New York and Beijing Peili Acupuncture College. It draws on the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) within the medical centers of the People's Republic of China, offering essential treatment protocols used in the public healthcare system. Over 100 general conditions are analyzed by pattern, linked to related biomedical conditions, and explored in terms of etiology and pathogenesis. The text details treatments including acupuncture, moxibustion, individualized decoctions, and prepared formulas, along with ancillary methods like ear acupuncture. It is clinically specific, noting formula amendments and auxiliary points for particular clinical signs. The author's clear remarks facilitate useful integrations with biomedicine, providing diagnostic insights that can influence clinical outcomes. The clarity of clinical definitions greatly aids students, preserving each concept in English and establishing a connection to relevant theoretical and clinical literature. This practical guide teaches modern Chinese practices while offering cross-references to necessary information.