Pathology of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Name: Pathology of Traditional Chinese Medicine
ISBN: 9787513256414

李可大China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaMar 2020

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Word count: 99K words
Chapters: 17
ISBN: 9787513256414

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Summary

The book is divided into three chapters—Etiology, Onset, and Pathogenesis—each followed by

Editor's review

Centered on the pathology of traditional Chinese medicine, this book is organized into three chapters—Etiology, Onset, and Pathogenesis—each followed by related material, advancing logically from pathogenic factors to the onset process and then to changes in pathogenesis. For learners, this arrangement helps build a coherent understanding of the "cause—onset—pathogenesis" chain rather than memorizing etiology and pathogenesis as isolated points of knowledge. The textbook format suits classroom teaching combined with after-class review, and the appended material after each section can be used to check comprehension on the spot and prompt further reflection. When reading, grasp the connections among the three chapters: how pathogenic factors act on the body, under what conditions disease arises, and how pathogenesis evolves after onset—this chain is precisely the theoretical basis of TCM pattern identification and treatment. Beginners should first clarify basic concepts and terminology, then understand pathogenesis and outcomes in light of specific diseases and patterns; those with a foundation can use the appended material for review and gap-checking, integrating scattered knowledge into a framework usable for clinical analysis.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduate students at TCM colleges, studying alongside courses in basic theories of TCM and diagnostics
Teachers of basic theories of TCM who need to organize instruction by etiology, onset, and pathogenesis
Those preparing for the TCM practitioner exam or postgraduate entrance exams who need to systematically review pathology knowledge
Western medicine practitioners learning TCM who wish to build a basic framework of TCM etiology and pathogenesis

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking clinical case records and specific proven formulas
Medical workers seeking modern pathology, molecular mechanisms, and other Western medical content
General readers who only want common knowledge about health preservation and prefer to avoid theoretical terminology

Reading tips

Read through in the order of the three chapters—Etiology, Onset, and Pathogenesis—to first build the overall "cause—onset—pathogenesis" chain
After each section, close the book and restate the key points, then use the appended material to test understanding
Compare pathogenesis passages with the corresponding chapters of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine to clarify conceptual connections
After finishing, work backward from common diseases and patterns to infer etiology and pathogenesis, training pattern-identification analysis

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
前言
第一章病因
第一节病因的基本概念、分类和病因学说的特点
第二节外部因素
第三节内部因素
第四节其他致病因素
第二章发病
第一节发病的基本概念和发病学的基本观点
第二节发病学的基本原理
第三章病机
第一节病机的基本概念
第二节基本病机
第三节外感病机
第四节内生五气病机
第五节经络病机
第六节脏腑病机

FAQ

How is this book different from other basic TCM textbooks?

This book focuses on pathology, organized into three chapters—Etiology, Onset, and Pathogenesis—with emphasis on pathogenic factors, conditions of onset, and the evolution of pathogenesis rather than a comprehensive survey of basic TCM theory. It is better suited to systematically working through the theoretical chain of disease occurrence and development after one has studied basic theory and diagnostics. Each section is followed by related material for checking understanding as one learns; for the specific format, refer to the actual arrangement in the book.

How should the material appended after each section be used?

It is recommended to first read the main text independently and restate the key points with the book closed, then use the appended material to test understanding, mark omissions or confusions, and return to the main text to correct them. The appended material can also be reserved for concentrated use during review as a gap-checking tool, rather than consulting the answers while reading the main text, which would weaken active thinking.

Is this book enough for preparing for TCM exams?

This book can serve as systematic review material for the pathology portion, helping build a knowledge framework of etiology, onset, and pathogenesis. However, exams usually also cover diagnostics, Chinese materia medica, formulas, and various clinical specialties, and the scope of each exam syllabus differs. It is advisable to follow the official syllabus and use this book together with designated textbooks rather than as the sole review material.

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About the author

李可大 Author

Li Keda is a professor, researcher, chief physician and doctoral supervisor at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and serves as director of the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Standardization. He is an academic-experience inheritor of Professor Li Dexin, one of the fifth batch of nationally renowned senior TCM physicians, and a Shenyang renowned TCM physician. He has long been engaged in TCM teaching, clinical practice and research, with writings in the fields of Chinese herbal processing, TCM pathology and TCM rehabilitation terminology. Three of his works are included here, namely the edited volumes Clinical Chinese Herbal Processing (13th Five-Year Plan), TCM Pathology and Research on TCM Rehabilitation Terminology. He also led the formulation of the international standard TCM Terminology Part 2: Processing of Chinese Materia Medica, reflecting a sustained focus on standardizing TCM terminology. His writing consists mainly of textbooks and academic monographs, emphasizing precise definition of concepts and systematic organization of clinical experience in service of medical education and standards development. As public information on his dates of birth and death and nationality is limited, no inferences are made here.