Clinical Practice of Meridians and Collaterals

Name: Clinical Practice of Meridians and Collaterals
ISBN: 9787513246880

Xie Xincai / 孙悦China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaNov 2018

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Word count: 248K words
Chapters: 70
ISBN: 9787513246880

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Summary

This series consists of seven volumes: Analysis of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, Meridian Clinical Practice, Medical Cases, Medical Talks, Exploration, and Health Preservation. Among them, the clinical Chinese materia medica section mainly starts from modern concepts and aims to integrate and merge the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. The content of the series provides a relatively comprehensive discussion from theoretical exploration, clinical practice, and health preservation, among other aspects; it is highly scientific and practical, and also innovative. It has good guiding and reference significance for the theoretical research, inheritance, and development of traditional Chinese medicine as well as clinical practice, and also has a certain guiding role for the development of modern medicine. Careful reading will surely benefit readers greatly. The author is very passionate about traditional Chinese medicine, has conducted relatively profound and long-term exploration of the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine, and has practiced and verified it clinically. The author has rich clinical experience and is skilled at treating difficult and complicated diseases. The author is also highly skilled in Chinese herbal prescriptions and acupuncture treatment. The author's mentor is Professor He Puren, a master of Chinese medicine; the author is deeply appreciated by the mentor and was selected by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine as one of the third batch of outstanding national clinical talents in traditional Chinese medicine.

Editor's review

This book is the Meridian Clinical Practice volume. Drawing on the authors Xie Xincai and Sun Yue's clinical backgrounds in traditional Chinese medicine, it connects meridian theory with clinical practice. Its value lies not in empty discussion of meridian concepts but in starting from modern concepts, attempting to integrate the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and placing the meridians in a clinical context that can be discussed and verified. The authors studied under He Puren, a master of Chinese medicine, and are also outstanding national clinical talents in traditional Chinese medicine. The discussions in the book have a solid practical foundation, covering multiple levels including theoretical exploration and clinical practice, balancing scientific rigor and practicality while also showing a certain innovative awareness. In reading, one can feel the authors' long-term exploration of the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine, rather than a broadly introductory primer. It is suitable for readers who have mastered the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and hope to further understand how meridians are used in clinical pattern identification and treatment; it is also suitable for acupuncture and tuina practitioners as a reference for expanding their thinking. If used for systematic study, it is recommended to read it in comparison with other volumes in the series to form an overall grasp of traditional Chinese medicine theory and clinical practice.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who already possess basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and hope to deepen their understanding of clinical application of meridians
Acupuncture and tuina practitioners who need to expand pattern identification thinking and clinical reference
Clinical physicians of traditional Chinese medicine who want to understand how meridian theory connects with modern understanding
Senior students or graduate students in traditional Chinese medicine colleges, as extended thematic reading

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no foundation in traditional Chinese medicine; the reading threshold is relatively high
Ordinary readers merely looking for quick folk remedies or self-treatment manuals
Readers who reject discussions integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine and accept only a single system

Reading tips

First read through the volume Analysis of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the series before entering this book, to reduce conceptual obstacles.
When reading clinical cases, keep a meridian pathway chart at hand and annotate while reading to enhance spatial understanding.
After finishing each section, retell the pattern identification approach in your own words to test whether you truly understand it.
Read alternately with the Clinical Chinese Materia Medica volume to appreciate the clinical thinking of combining acupuncture and medication.

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
内容简介
程序
自序
上篇
第一章经络学说
第一节经络系统
第二节现代经络研究
第二章腧穴的性能与主治
第一节十四经穴
第二节奇穴
第三章特定穴
中篇
第一章针灸治疗作用
第二章针灸治疗原则
第三章选穴思路
第四章选法思路——三通法
第五章针灸处方
第六章施治的注意事项
下篇
第一章厥证
第二章中暑
第三章高热
第四章高血压
第五章中风
第六章颤证
第七章脑萎缩
第八章眩晕
第九章偏头痛
第十章面瘫
第十一章面风
第十二章面痛
第十三章胁痛
第十四章健忘
第十五章不寐
第十六章多寐
第十七章伤食
第十八章呃逆
第十九章胃痛
第二十章呕吐
第二十一章哮病
第二十二章癃闭
第二十三章遗精
第二十四章痛经
第二十五章脏躁
第二十六章乳癖
第二十七章子宫肌瘤
第二十八章胎位不正
第二十九章小儿弱智
第三十章遗尿
第三十一章疳积
第三十二章惊风
第三十三章腱鞘囊肿
第三十四章静脉曲张
第三十五章脱肛
第三十六章带状疱疹
第三十七章白癜风
第三十八章牛皮癣
第三十九章耳聋耳鸣
第四十章近视
第四十一章牙痛
第四十二章颈椎病
第四十三章落枕
第四十四章肩周炎
第四十五章肘劳
第四十六章急性腰扭伤
第四十七章腰椎病
第四十八章软组织挫伤
第四十九章肿瘤
第五十章肥胖

FAQ

Is this book suitable for beginners self-studying traditional Chinese medicine?

Not very suitable. This book presents discussions combining clinical practice and theory and assumes readers already have basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine theory, meridians, and acupoints. Readers with no foundation may easily get stuck on pattern identification terminology and clinical reasoning. It is recommended to first read the basic theory volume in the series, or systematically study basic traditional Chinese medicine courses before entering this book.

What is the relationship between this book and the other volumes in the series?

This book is the meridian clinical practice volume in the seven-volume series, standing alongside Analysis of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, Medical Cases, Medical Talks, Exploration, and Health Preservation. Each volume has a different focus; this book focuses on the clinical use of meridians. It is recommended to read this book after the theory volume and to compare it with other volumes to form a relatively complete knowledge structure.

Does the book include specific prescriptions and acupuncture procedures?

The materials indicate that the authors are skilled in Chinese herbal prescriptions and acupuncture treatment, and the series content involves clinical practice. As the meridian clinical practice volume, this book discusses meridian pattern identification and clinical application. Specific prescription dosages and procedural details should be based on the actual content of the book. Readers should study in conjunction with standard textbooks and clinical guidance, and should not directly administer treatment based on reading alone.

Will people without clinical experience gain anything from reading this book?

Yes, but the extent depends on their foundation. The clinical discussions in this book can help readers understand how meridian theory is put into practice and build awareness of the connection from theory to practice. If they have no clinical experience yet, they can treat it as reading for expanding their thinking, focusing on appreciating the logic of pattern identification rather than copying specific treatment methods, and combine it with medical case books to deepen understanding.

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About the author

Xie Xincai Author · China · 1966

Xie Xincai, born in October 1966, is a chief physician. He received his master's degree from Capital Medical University in 1995 and studied under He Puren, a master of traditional Chinese medicine. He works in the acupuncture department of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a member of the third national cohort of academic heirs in Chinese medicine, and serves as vice president of the Academic Schools Research and Inheritance Professional Committee of the China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibustion. His writings focus on acupuncture and clinical Chinese medicine, with six published works, including Meridian Clinical Practice, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, Medical Cases, Medical Talks, and the two volumes TCM Heart Readings: Explorations and TCM Heart Readings: Health Preservation. These span clinical practice, case records, and health preservation, and are generally classified under medicine and health. Publicly available information on his life and academic career is limited, so readers must mainly rely on these works to understand him and his scholarship.

孙悦 Author

Sun Yue is an author about whom little public information is available; what is known is that her works focus on medicine and health, with seven titles held in the collection. Her writing addresses clinical practice in traditional Chinese medicine and health preservation. Representative works include Gems of He Puren's Acupuncture Way, Clinical Meridian Studies, Medical Case Records, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, and Medical Talks, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine Reflections: Explorations and Traditional Chinese Medicine Reflections: Health Preservation. Judging from the titles and categories, these works cover core TCM subjects such as acupuncture, meridians, Chinese materia medica, case records, and medical talks, combining clinical experience with explorations of TCM theory and everyday health cultivation. The two Reflections volumes, pairing exploration with health preservation, suggest an interest in how traditional medical knowledge can be applied to contemporary life and health maintenance. Overall, her writing tends toward practical, experience-based accounts and is suited to readers interested in TCM clinical practice and daily health care.