Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Volume I - Diagnosis and Treatment

This first volume focuses on the theory, principles, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities that are an essential part of the practicum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is intended to not only provide the background and theoretical framework for the reader to understand the viewpoint from which TCM starts in its understanding of human health, but also gives the reader systematic insight and practical information to permit meaningful application of these principles. Herbs have been used traditionally for healing by mankind for many thousands of years. They represent the ancient way of harmony, wherein nature provides the healing powers to energize, recharge and re-balance. There is increasing interest in herbs today as we become disillusioned with the strong and imbalanced drugs and chemicals of the western medical model. We have brought together some of the finest herbal texts available, including texts from a number of different herbal healing traditions, including Ayurveda and Chinese Herbology.The first volume focuses on theory, principles, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities that are an essential part of the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It provides background and theoretical framework for the reader to both understand the viewpoint and apply the principles of TCM.

this First Volume Focuses On The Theory, Principles, Diagnostic Methods And Treatment Modalities That Are An Essential Part Of The Pract Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (tcm). It Is Intended To Not Only Provide The Background Arid Theoretical Framework For The Reader To Understand The Viewpoint From Which Tcm Starts In Its Understanding Of Human Health, But Also Gives The Reader Systematic Insight And Practical Information To Permit Meaningful Application Of These Principles.

As with all traditional cultures, the knowledge of the therapeutic properties of plants and other natural substances is empirical. v. 1. Diagnosis and treatment v. 2. Materia medica and herbal resource.