Traditional Chinese Medicine: From the Basics to Mastery

Name: Traditional Chinese Medicine: From the Basics to Mastery
ISBN: 9787535788993

石兴华Hunan Science & Technology Press · ChinaApr 2025

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Word count: 713K words
Chapters: 20
ISBN: 9787535788993

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Summary

Grounded in nine generations of the author's family clinical experience, this book centers on pattern differentiation and treatment through principle, method, formula, and medicament. It focuses on the patterns of disease—exterior and interior, upward and downward, cold and heat, deficiency and excess, qi and blood disharmony, and yin-yang waxing and waning—and systematically sets out the foundational knowledge and basic theory that a student of lineage Chinese medicine must master, so that through clinical recognition, judgment, decision-making, and verification, the reader gains command of the laws governing the onset and development of disease.

Editor's review

Written by physician Shi Xinghua and published by Hunan Science and Technology Press, Getting Started in Chinese Medicine: From Beginner to Mastery is a systematic self-study guide to Chinese medicine for modern readers. Rather than a mere listing of facts, it builds a clear learning path from basic theory to clinical practice. Drawing on deep clinical experience, the author translates the essence of classics such as the Huangdi Neijing and Shanghan Lun into language and a conceptual framework accessible to contemporary readers. The explanations of core concepts such as yin-yang and the five phases and the zang-fu organs and meridians avoid mysticism and emphasize their logic and practicality as tools of understanding. Most valuable, the author carries through the soul of Chinese medicine—pattern differentiation and treatment—using numerous case analyses to guide readers toward a Chinese-medical way of thinking rather than the memorization of isolated formulas and herbs. For readers eager to understand Chinese medical culture systematically, to seek a holistic view of health, or to add a wise perspective to the health management of themselves and their families, this book offers a solid and trustworthy starting point. It is less a textbook than a patient mentor, devoted to opening the door to Chinese medicine and pointing the way toward deeper practice.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners with a strong interest in Chinese medical culture and theory who wish to study systematically on their own
General readers seeking traditional wisdom to support modern health management, with an emphasis on wellness and disease prevention
Students or enthusiasts in related fields who need a clearly organized basic reference on Chinese medicine
Thoughtful readers who prefer a rational, structured approach and wish to understand the inner logic of Chinese medicine

Not a good fit for

Those expecting quick, simple recipes or massage techniques and who lack patience for deeper theory
Patients with acute conditions seeking immediate treatment solutions or a substitute for professional medical advice

Reading tips

Read the chapters in order, first consolidating the theoretical foundations of yin-yang, the five phases, and the zang-fu organs before moving on to diagnosis and treatment methods
As you read, reflect on the case studies and try to analyze common bodily signals in daily life using a Chinese-medical way of thinking
For practical content such as meridians and acupoints, review the illustrations and revisit the material as needed; do not expect to master it all at once

About the publisher

Hunan Science & Technology Press China · Founded in 1979

Hunan Science & Technology Press has long focused on science popularization and medical publishing, balancing academic depth with accessibility for general readers. Among the 462 titles in the database are Richard Feynman's classic lectures on QED, the nature of physical laws, and relativity in the "Approaching Feynman" series, as well as general-audience works such as George Gamow's One, Two, Three... Infinity and Sean Carroll's The Big Picture. Its paleontology and dinosaur list includes Gregory S. Paul's Princeton field guides and authors such as Xing Lida. Hermann Weyl's Symmetry further reflects the press's attention to classic works bridging science and the humanities. Overall, the publisher shows a clear author profile and an emphasis on illustrated, well-rounded science publishing across both translated and original titles.

版权信息
序
前言
凡例
第一篇中医理论入门基础学
第一章绪论
第二章中医入门基本学说
第三章藏象学说
第四章经络学说
第五章病因病机学说
第六章疾病防治学说
第二篇中医药方学
第七章临证药性汤散
第三篇中医临床诊疗学
第八章疾病诊察学
第九章疾病辨证学
第十章临床证治学
第十一章疾病治疗
第十二章中医临床验案
附录临床处方中草药用量

FAQ

How is this book different from other introductions to Chinese medicine on the market?

It emphasizes the construction of a Chinese-medical way of thinking and the modern expression of classical theory, stressing logical coherence and the cultivation of clinical reasoning rather than a collection of folk remedies and proven formulas.

Can I understand it with no background at all?

The author wrote with complete beginners in mind, keeping the language plain and progressing from the simple to the more advanced. With patience and by following the book's framework, you can build a basic understanding of Chinese medicine.

Will this book teach me to prescribe for and treat myself?

The book's core aim is to convey the basic theory and mode of thinking of Chinese medicine. Self-care and simple adjustments are possible, but diagnosing illness and prescribing formulas involve complex pattern differentiation and risk assessment and must be done by a licensed physician; this book is not a substitute for professional medical care.

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About the author

石兴华 Author

Shi Xinghua is an author for whom limited public information is available; details such as biography, nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Only one work by this author is known, titled From the Basics to Mastery of Traditional Chinese Medicine, classified under medicine. Judging from the title and category, it is an introductory book on traditional Chinese medicine aimed at beginners, covering fundamental theories, basic concepts, and entry-level methods while bridging toward more advanced content. The writing emphasizes clear organization and accessibility, allowing readers without a background in Chinese medicine to gradually understand this traditional medical system. Although little is known about the author personally, the book offers readers seeking a systematic introduction an accessible entry point and has practical value in popularizing basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine.