| Description |
1 online resource (521 pages) |
| Contents |
Part I. Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Chinese History vs. Chinese Medicine -- 3. Misunderstandings of Chinese Medical History -- 4. Obstacles in Chinese Medical History -- 5. Milestones in Chinese Medical History -- 6. Pre-scientific, Qualitative, and Philosophical Medicine -- 7. Complexity of Chinese Medicine -- 8. Methodology of Chinese Medicine -- 9. Chinese Medicine vs. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- 10. Fundamental Characteristics of Chinese Medicine -- 11. Research and Regulation of Chinese Medicine -- 12. Nomenclature of Chinese Medicine -- Part II. Practice -- 1. General Principles -- Treatment Principles -- Treatment Methods -- 2. Internal Medicine -- Common Cold -- Fever -- Dysentery -- Malaria -- Cough -- Asthma -- Bronchitis -- Bronchiectasis -- Pulmonary Abscess -- Pulmonary Tuberculosis -- Pulmonary Carcinoma -- Coronary Heart Disease -- Irregular Heartbeat -- Dizziness -- Stroke -- Insomnia -- Dementia -- Epilepsy -- Schizophrenia -- Psychosis -- Gastritis -- Abdominal Pain -- Vomiting -- Carcinoma of the Esophagus -- Enteritis -- Constipation -- Jaundice -- Hepatitis -- Cholecystitis -- Cirrhosis -- Hepatocarcinoma -- Glomerulonephritis -- Urinary Tract Infection -- Anuresis -- Renal Insufficiency -- Diabetes -- Abdominal Mass -- Myodystrophy -- Acute Appendicitis -- 3. Pediatrics -- Rubella -- Chickenpox -- Fulminant Dysentery -- Ascariasis -- Oxyuriasis -- Ancylostomiasis -- Taeniasis -- Common Cold -- Thrush -- 4. Obstetrics and Gynecology -- Epimenorrhagia -- Hypomenorrhea -- Dysmenorrhea -- Menopausal Syndrome -- Hyperemesis Gravidarum -- Threatened Abortion -- Retarded Growth of the Fetus -- Hypogalactia -- 5. Surgery -- Furunculosis -- Facial Boil -- Hand and Foot Subcutaneous Abscess -- Acute Superficial Lymphangitis -- Gas Gangrene -- Cutaneous Anthrax -- Skin Superficial Abscess -- Cellulitis of the Floor of the Mouth -- Buttock Cellulitis -- Pyogenic Infection of the Dorsum of the Hand -- Pyogenic Infection of the Dorsum of the Foot -- Carbuncle -- Acute Pyogenic Osteomyelitis -- Deep Muscle Abscess -- Mumps -- Acute Reticular Lymphangitis -- Toxemia -- Septicemia -- Lymphoid Tuberculosis -- Bone Tuberculosis -- Acute Mastitis -- Mammary Phlegmon -- Tuberculosis of the Breast -- Fibroadenoma of the Breast -- Hyperplasia of the Mammary Glands -- Hypermastia -- Fistula of the Breast -- Intracanalicular Papilloma -- Breast Cancer -- Goiter -- Thyroid Adenoma -- Thyroiditis -- Thyroid Carcinoma -- Neurofibromatosis -- Hemangioma -- Varicosis -- Myofibroma -- Steatoma -- Osteoma -- 6. Anorectal Diseases -- Internal Hemorrhoid -- External Hemorrhoid -- Mixed Hemorrhoid -- Anal Sinusitis -- Anal Fissure -- Perianal Subcutaneous Abscess -- Anal Fistula -- Anorectal Prolapse -- Rectal Polyp -- Rectal Carcinoma -- 7. Andriatrics -- Acute Epididymitis -- Abscess of the Scrotum -- Tuberculosis of the Epididymis -- Hydrocele Testis -- Induration of the Penis -- Bacterial Prostatitis -- Prostatic Hyperplasia -- 8. Dermatology -- Herpes Simplex -- Herpes Zoster -- Verruca Vulgaris -- Verruca Plana -- Impetigo -- White Ringworm -- Favus -- Tinea Manuum -- Dermatophytosis -- Onychomycosis -- Tinea Corporis -- Dermatomycosis Microsporina -- Scabies -- Insect Dermatitis -- Contact Dermatitis -- Eczema -- Infantile Eczema -- Dermatitis Medicamentosa -- Urticaria -- Neurodermatitis -- Pruritus Cutis -- Pityriasis Rosea -- Psoriasis -- Seborrheic Dermatitis -- Acne -- Rosacea -- Alopecia Areata -- Erythema Multiforme -- Purpura -- 9. Ophthalmology -- Stye -- Trachoma -- Blepharoptosis -- Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis -- Chronic Conjunctivitis -- Glaucoma -- Optic Atrophy -- 10. Otology -- Furuncle of the External Auditory Meatus -- Inflammation of the External Auditory Meatus -- Eczema of the Ear -- Aural Distension -- Deafness -- Acute Purulent Otitis Media -- Chronic Purulent Otitis Media -- 11. Rhinology -- Nasal Furuncle -- Pyogenic Infection of the Nose -- Acute Rhinitis -- Chronic Rhinitis -- Acute Nasal Sinusitis -- Chronic Nasal Sinusitis -- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma -- 12. Laryngology -- Acute Tonsillitis -- Chronic Tonsillitis -- Acute Pharyngitis -- Chronic Pharyngitis -- Acute Laryngitis -- Chronic Laryngitis -- 13. Stomatology -- Toothache -- Gingival Abscess -- Gingival Atrophy -- Aphthae -- Fissured Tongue -- 14. Preventive Medicine -- Preventing Disease from Occurring -- Preventing Disease from Developing -- Appendix I. Acupuncture Points -- Appendix II: Glossary -- Appendix III: Index of Formulae -- Supplement to Appendices -- Appendix I. Acupuncture Points -- Appendix II. Glossary -- Appendix III. Index of Formulae |
| Summary |
"This is a concise handbook providing a quick clinical reference on Chinese medicinal treatments for many diseases, based on traditional Chinese medicine theory and practice. Organized by different clinical conditions and diseases, it provides clinicians and healthcare professionals with definitions and recommended treatment methods, especially herbal medicine formulae. In addition to being a comprehensive quick reference source, this handbook also conveys a generalized understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine"--EBL |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF (ebrary, viewed December 30, 2013) |
| Subject |
Medicine -- Practice -- China
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Medicine, Chinese
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Medicine -- Practice
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China
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Yuan, Chun-Su
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| ISBN |
9789814366137 |
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9814366137 |
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