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Classical Chinese Medicine

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Liu Lihong; Translated by Gabriel Weiss and Henry A. Buchtel with Sbine Wilms; Edited by Heiner Fruehauf
2019
Published by: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
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This book uses simple language to explain the essence of Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage), a monumental ancient medical classic, paired with cases the author encountered during years of practicing Chinese medicine, allowing readers to understand the melding of theory and practice and philosophical views of nature and life. The author’s concise writing style leads readers to the core of Chinese medicine.

Table of Contents

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Cover

Title Page, Copyright

pp. i-iii

Contents

pp. v-xvi

Foreword

pp. xvii-xviii

Introduction

pp. xix-xlvi

Translator’s Note

pp. xlvii-xlviii

A Few Words about Studying and Researching Chinese Medicine

pp. 1-80

The Significance of Cold Damage

pp. 81-114

The Functioning of Yin and Yang

pp. 115-146

The Essentials of Treating Disease

pp. 147-172

The Essentials of Taiyang Disease

pp. 173-282

The Essentials of Yangming Disease

pp. 283-350

The Essentials of Shaoyang Disease

pp. 351-416

The Essentials of Taiyin Disease

pp. 417-492

The Essentials of Shaoyin Disease

pp. 493-552

The Essentials of Jueyin Disease

pp. 553-594

Author’s Epilogue to the English Edition

pp. 595-598

Appendix. Nine Questions on Contemplating Chinese Medicine

pp. 599-624

Glossary of Herbs and Formulas

pp. 625-628

Glossary of Names and Technical Terms

pp. 629-636

Glossary of Chinese Texts

pp. 637-644

A Chronology of the Dynasties in Chinese History

pp. 645-648

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