Traditional Chinese Medicine Immunology

Funded by the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Higher Education “14th Five-Year Plan” project and others, this textbook has a clear positioning: to teach TCM immunology systematically as an interdisciplinary subject. Part One, the general introduction, outlines the immunological basis and connotations of traditional Chinese medicine theory; Part Two, the specific topics, centers on immune diseases across clinical specialties and explains the immunological mechanisms and patterns of traditional Chinese medicine intervention. Its value lies not in listing formulas and drugs but in building a corresponding framework of “TCM theory—immune mechanisms—clinical practice,” helping readers understand the patterns by which traditional Chinese medicine regulates the immune system. As a textbook, its chapter logic is fairly complete, making it suitable for classroom teaching and after-class review; for research readers, the general introduction can serve as a starting point for organizing research hypotheses. When reading, it is advisable to first establish basic immunological concepts, then move to the corresponding discussion of TCM theory, and finally turn to the specific diseases in Part Two, avoiding treating mechanistic explanations as definitive conclusions. Overall, it is suitable for teachers and students at traditional Chinese medicine institutions and for those engaged in immunology-related research who wish to add a TCM perspective.