Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dongpei Hu, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China

Table of content:Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 The discipline nature and properties in traditional Chinese Medicine1.1.1 TCM is characterized by its natural science nature1.1.2 TCM has the characteristics of social science1.1.3 The mutual influences between TCM and ancient Chinese philosophy1.1.4 TCM is a product of the multidisciplinary interactions1.2 The main characteristics of TCM theory1.2.1 Concept of holism1.2.2 Differential diagnosis and treatmentChapter 2 The Philosophical Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine2.1 Theory of yin and yang2.1.1 The basic concept of yin and yang2.1.2 The basic contents of yin and yang theory2.1.3 The applicable examples in TCM of the yin and yang theory2.2 Five elements theory2.2.1 Fundamental concepts and characters of the five elements2.2.2 The classification of the five elements2.2.3 The cycle of generation, restriction, over-restriction and counter-restriction in five elements2.2.4 The application of five elements theory in TCMChapter 3 Visceral Manifestation3.1 Summarization of visceral manifestations3.2 Five zang-organs3.2.1 Heart3.2.2 Lung3.2.3 Spleen3.2.4 Liver3.2.5 Kidney3.3 Six fu-organs3.3.1 Gallbladder3.3.2 Stomach3.3.3 Small intestine3.3.4 Large intestine3.3.5 Urinary bladder3.3.6 Triple-jiao3.4 Extraordinary fu-organs3.4.1 Brain3.4.2 Uterus3.5 The relationships among the zang and fu organs3.5.1 The relationships among the six fu-organs3.5.2 The relationship between the five zang-organs and six fu-organsChapter 4 The Theory of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids4.1 Qi4.1.1 Concept of qi4.1.2 Production of qi4.1.3 Movement of qi4.1.4 Functions of qi4.1.5 Classification of qi4.2 Blood4.2.1 Concept of blood4.2.2 Production of blood4.2.3 Functions of blood4.2.4 Blood circulation4.3 Body fluids4.3.1 Concept of body fluids4.3.2 Metabolism of body fluids4.3.3 Function of body fluids4.4 The relationships among qi, blood and body fluids4.4.1 The relationship between qi and blood4.4.2 The relationship between qi and body fluids4.4.3 The relationship between blood and body fluidsChapter 5 Theory of Meridians and Collaterals5.1 Overview of the theory of the meridians and collaterals5.1.1 The concept of the meridians and collaterals 5.1.2 Composition of the meridian 5.2 Twelve meridians5.2.1 Nomination of twelve meridians5.2.2 Route and connection of the twelve meridians 5.2.3 Distribution of the twelve meridians5.2.4 Exterior& interior relationship5.2.5 Circulating sequence of the twelve meridians5.2.6 Travelling routes of the twelve meridians5.3 Eight extra meridians5.3.1 Concept and functions of eight extra meridians5.3.2 Distribution and physiological functions of the eight extra meridians5.4 P ysiological functions and applications of the meridians5.4.1 Physiological functions of the meridian5.4.2 Application of the theory of the meridianChapter 6 Constitutional Theory6.1 Concept of constitutional theory6.1.1 Basic concept of constitution6.1.2 Signs and characteristics of constitution6.2 Factors affecting constitution6.2.1 Relationship of the constitution to viscera, meridians, essence, qi, blood and body fluids6.2.2 Factors which affect the constitution6.3 Classification of constitution6.3.1 Balance constitution6.3.2 Yang-inclinedconstitution6.3.3 Yin-inclinedconstitution6.4 Application of the constitution theory6.4.1 Explanation of the susceptibility of individual to certain pathogens6.4.2 Illustrating the etiology6.4.3 Explaining the pathological changes6.4.4 Guiding syndrome differentiation6.4.5 Guiding treatment6.4.6 Guiding the health maintenanceChapter 7 Onset of Disease7.1 Concept of pathogenesis7.2 Cardinal principle of disease onset7.2.1 Deficiency of vital qi is the intrinsic factor for the pathogenesis7.2.2 Pathogenic qi is an important factor to cause the disease7.2.3 Struggle between pathogenic and vital qi determines the progress and prognosis of diseaseChapter 8 Etiology8.1 Exogenous pathogens8.1.1 Six evils8.1.2 Pestilential pathogens8.2 Endogenous pathogens8.2.1 Internal injury due to mental disorders8.2.2 Injury due to improper diet8.2.3 Injury due to overstrain and over-idleness8.3 Pathogens from pathological products8.3.1 Water-dampness, phlegm and retained fluid8.3.2 Blood stasis8.3.3 Calculus8.4 Other pathogens8.4.1 Medicine abuse8.4.2 Iatrogenic pathogenChapter 9 Pathogenesis9.1 Exuberance and debilitation between vital and pathogen9.1.1 Concept of pathogen, vital, exuberance and debilitation9.1.2 Changes of deficiency or excess9.1.3 The relationships among pathogen, vital qi, excess and deficiency as well as the outcome of disease9.2 Imbalance of yin and yang9.2.1 Concept of imbalance of yin and yang9.2.2 Types of imbalance of yin and yang9.3 Disorders of qi, blood, and body fluids9.3.1 Disorders of qi9.3.2 Disorder of blood9.3.3 Disharmony between qi and blood9.3.4 Metabolic disorders of body fluids9.3.5 Disharmony between qi, blood and body fluidsChapter 10 Principles of Prevention and Treatment of Disease10.1 Principles of disease prevention10.1.1 Disease prevention prior to its outbreak 10.1.2 Controlling the development of existing disease10.2 Principles of treatment10.2.1 Treating the root of the disease 10.2.2 Strengthening the vital and dispelling the pathogen10.2.3 Regulating yin and yang10.2.4 Regulating qi and blood10.2.5 Regulating the viscera10.2.6 Three optimal treatment administrations