Therapeutic Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- TCM students and researchers who are systematically studying TCM theory and wish to build a complete framework of therapeutic principles
- TCM practitioners with some clinical experience who seek to deepen and broaden their thinking in syndrome differentiation and treatment
- Enthusiasts of traditional culture and philosophy with a strong interest in TCM philosophical thought and methodology
- Researchers in integrated Chinese and Western medicine who wish to gain a deeper understanding of TCM therapeutic logic
Not a good fit for
- General readers seeking only simple health preservation knowledge or quick formulas
- Learners with no foundation in Chinese medicine theory who expect to gain a quick introduction through this book
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read through the whole book first to grasp the overall framework of therapeutic principles, then closely read and reflect on specific chapters such as "treating the root of disease" and "supporting the upright and dispelling pathogens"
- When reading, one may combine the book with textbooks such as Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine for comparative understanding, closely linking therapeutic principles with etiology, pathogenesis, and syndrome differentiation
- The book contains many classical passages and medical case analyses. It is advisable to keep a notebook to record insights and questions at any time and try to apply them to the analysis of common diseases and syndromes
About the publisher
Founded in 1953, the People's Medical Publishing House is an important institution in China's medical publishing field, with publishing directions covering medical textbooks, academic monographs, medical journals, and popular science books. Its collection contains 2,503 titles, mainly classified under medicine. Representative works include the Complete Book of Chinese Nutrition Science (2nd Edition, 2 volumes), Guide to Clinical Practice with Medical Records, the Golden Mirror of Medicine (Volume 1), Chinese Medical Imaging: Head and Neck Volume (3rd Edition), and the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet from the Collected Clinical Chinese Medicine Must-Read Series (Collector's Edition), spanning both modern medicine and classical Chinese medical texts. Representative authors include Yang Yuexin, Ge Keyou, Ye Tianshi, Su Li, Wu Qian, Zheng Jinsheng, Wang Zhenchang, and Xian Junfang, covering fields such as nutrition, Chinese medicine, and medical imaging. With a publishing approach that balances textbooks and academic monographs, the press has established the "Renwei" brand.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 凡例
- 董序
- 路序
- 前言
- 上篇 治疗思想
- 绪论
- 第一章 治疗思想的概念
- 第二章 治疗思想的特色
- 第三章 治疗思想体系
- 第四章 治疗思想的来源
- 中篇 治疗原则
- 绪论
- 第一章 基本治则
- 第二章 辨证治则
- 第三章 辨病治则
- 下篇 治疗方法
- 绪论
- 第一章 中医八法述要
- 第二章 六邪驱逐法
- 第三章 七情相胜法
- 第四章 五行生克法
- 第五章 气血调理法
- 第六章 脏腑辨治法
- 第七章 对症治疗法
- 第八章 临床各科的常用治法
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About the author
Zhou Chaofan is the author of two works in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and its literature, and publicly available information about him is very limited: his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and professional positions are not clearly recorded. The two works held in the collection are An Annotated Explanation of the Preparation Methods of Pills, Powders, Ointments, and Pellets at Yetongren and A Study of Therapeutic Principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which shows that his focus lies in collating and annotating traditional Chinese medicinal preparations and in systematically sorting out the therapeutic principles of Chinese medicine. The former is devoted to interpreting the preparation methods of established formulas in pill, powder, ointment, and pellet form, while the latter involves summarizing and explaining theories of therapeutic principles; both fall within fairly specialized subject matter under the category of medicine. Judging from their themes, his writings have a clear character of documentary collation and theoretical summary and are aimed at readers interested in Chinese medicinal formulas and therapeutic principles. Because biographical information is lacking, it is not possible at present to introduce his academic background or actual influence further, and the brief account above can only be based on the works themselves.
Yu Zhimin is a Chinese author whose works focus on the fields of health and medicine. Public information about him is limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not confirmed in available records. Judging from the four works held in the collection, his writing covers the inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine scholarship, the theory of TCM therapeutic principles, and the application of Chinese materia medica. These works include Collected Academic Heritage Writings of Zhou Chaofan, Passing the Flame: Yongyan Volume 2, Therapeutic Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and A Comprehensive Guide to the Application of Ejiao. They range from compilations of scholars' clinical experience and lines of transmission to systematic accounts of TCM therapeutic theory and practical knowledge about the medicinal use of ejiao, reflecting an approach that combines documentary organization with popular practical guidance. Overall, his books serve TCM learners and general readers interested in health, bridging academic inheritance and everyday wellness.
