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A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Medicine
About this book
The Second Edition of this book is a rearranged and enriched version of the previous edition, composed of feedback and constructive comments from readers. Acupuncture is the most popular form of treatment in Chinese medicine. The theories and practice of acupuncture have been revised and rewritten to give readers a clear idea of how it works and when it is to be utilized. Botanicals, i.e. herbal medicine, form the major core of Chinese medicine practice. The potential of botanicals development is wide: from casting specific biological activities to preventive uses. Three new chapters are offered: (i) for the understanding of the biological activities of herbal medicine, (ii) the products produced from herbs for specific needs, and (iii) the individual's choice for what may suit him/her best. In this present era of information technology, readers should be guided on the use of the Internet and related areas in order to independently secure information for personal use and research needs. The last chapter is provided for this practical purpose.
Since the publication of the First Edition, much development has occurred in the field of Chinese medicine. All the chapters have been updated and revised accordingly so that general readers, those looking for effective treatment, as well as those who want to serve their patients better, can have a reliable comprehensive reference.
The Second Edition of this book is a rearranged and enriched version of the previous edition, composed of feedback and constructive comments from readers. Acupuncture is the most popular form of treatment in Chinese medicine. The theories and practice of acupuncture have been revised and rewritten to give readers a clear idea of how it works and when it is to be utilized. Botanicals, i.e. herbal medicine, form the major core of Chinese medicine practice. The potential of botanicals development is wide: from casting specific biological activities to preventive uses. Three new chapters are offered: (i) for the understanding of the biological activities of herbal medicine, (ii) the products produced from herbs for specific needs, and (iii) the individual's choice for what may suit him/her best. In this present era of information technology, readers should be guided on the use of the Internet and related areas in order to independently secure information for personal use and research needs. The last chapter is provided for this practical purpose.
Since the publication of the First Edition, much development has occurred in the field of Chinese medicine. All the chapters have been updated and revised accordingly so that general readers, those looking for effective treatment, as well as those who want to serve their patients better, can have a reliable comprehensive reference.
Readership: Clinical practitioners and scientists; professionals in complementary/alternative medicine; intellectuals seeking complementary care; teachers and students in complementary/alternative medicine.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Modalities of Chinese Medicine Charlie Changli Xue & Kylie A. O’Brien
- Chapter 2 The Theoretical Framework of Chinese Medicine Kylie A. O’Brien & Charlie Changli Xue
- Chapter 3 Challenges of Chinese Herbal Medicine Chun Guang Li & Charlie Changli Xue
- Chapter 4 Medicinal Herbs: From Quality Control, Safety to Biological Activities Johnny Chi-Man Koon, Judy Yuet-Wa Chan, Virginia Kit-Man Lau, Erik Chun-Hay Ko, Grace Gar-Lee Yue, Clara Bik-San Lau & Ping-Chung Leung
- Chapter 5 Clinical Trials to Evaluate Chinese Medicine Ping-Chung Leung, William King-Fai Cheng & Carmen Yuet-Shim Fong
- Chapter 6 How Does Acupuncture Work? Theories and Practice Baoyu Xin & Zhen Zheng
- Chapter 7 Chinese Medicine in China Ping-Chung Leung
- Chapter 8 Practice and Research on Chinese Medicine Outside of China Qunhao Zhang & Ping-Chung Leung
- Chapter 9 Globalisation of Chinese Medicine Yung-Chi Cheng & Daniel Man-Yuen Sze
- Chapter 10 Botanical Products for Medical Use Ping-Chung Leung
- Chapter 11 Value of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Individual Ping-Chung Leung
- Chapter 12 Modernisation of Chinese Medicine: An Anthropologist’s View Ting Hor
- Chapter 13 Information Systems in Chinese Medicine and Use of the Internet for Suitable Information Pak-Kwan Hui, King-Fai Cheng & Ping-Chung Leung
- Index