Chapter I Cultural Backgrounds of Chinese Medicine Ancient Chinese Philosophy I. Confucianism II. Daoism Ancient Chinese Language China's Scientific Tradition Chapter II Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine Theory of Essential Qi I. Basic Concept of Qi II. Components of Essential Qi III. Comparison between Qi, Pneuma and Atom Theory of Yin-Yang I. Opposition of Yin and Yang II. Interdependence of Yin and Yang III. Inter-Consuming-Supporting Relationship of Yin and Yang(Waxing-Waning of Yin and Yang) IV. Inter-transformation of Yin and Yang V. Infinite Divisibility of Yin and Yang Theory of Five Elements I. Major Contents of Five-element Theory in Chinese Medicine II. Comparison between Five-element Theory in Chinese Medicine and Four-element Theory in Greek Medicine Theory of Visceral Manifestations I. Anatomical, Physiological and Pathological Basis of Visceral Manifestations II. Ancient "Black-box"" Method III. The Five Zang-Organs IV. The Six Fu-Organs V. The Extraordinary Organs VI. Relations between Zang- and Zang-Organs VII. Relations between Zang- and Fu-Organs VIII. Relations of Zang-Organs with Other Tissues and Activities IX. Ontology of Zang-Organs According to Modern Research Theory of Meridians and Collaterals I. Historical Development of the Concept of Meridian System II. Evidence Indicating the Existence of Meridians in Modern Studies III. Composition of the Meridian System IV. Functions of the Meridians Cause of Disease I. Development of Etiology of Chinese Medicine II. Causal Factors of External Contraction TTI. Causal Factors of Internal Damage IV. Pathogenesis in Chinese Medicine Chapter III Diagnostics Symptom, Disease and Syndrome Pattern Four Examinations I. Inspection II. Listening and Smelling III. Inquiry IV. Palpation Syndrome Differentiation (Pattern Identification) I. Eight-Principle Syndrome Differentiation II. Disease Cause Syndrome Differentiation III. Qi-Blood and Body Fluid Syndrome Differentiation IV. Visceral Syndrome Differentiation V. Other Schemes of Syndrome Differentiation Chapter IV Therapeutics Principles of Treatment I. Treating the Disease before it Arises II. Treating the Root vs. Treating the Tip III. Applying Treatment with Regard to Time, Place and Individual IV. Consistent Treatment vs. Paradoxical Treatment Basic Knowledge about Chinese Medicines I. The Four Natures of Medicinals II. The Five Tastes (Flavors) of Medicinals III. Meridian Tropism of Medicinals IV. Principles of Composing a Compound Formula V. Medicinal Pairing VI. Toxicity VII. Processing of Medicinals Methods of Treatment I. Diaphoresis II. Emesis III. Purgation IV. Harmonizing Method V. Warming Method VI. (Heat-)Clearing Method VII. Dispersion (or Resolution) VIII. Tonification IX. Others Chapter V Common Diseases Allergies Allergic Rhinitis Urticaria Bronchial Asthma Cardiovascular Diseases Essential Hypertension Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Gastro-lntestinal Diseases Gastro-Esophageal Reflux and Esophagitis Functional Dyspepsia Peptic Ulcer Disease Chornic Gastritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Metabolic Disorders Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Syndrome Cancers Arthritides Rheumatoid Arthritis Gouty Arthritis Osteoarthritis Index Acknowledgement
