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The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine - by Yanchi Liu (Paperback)
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Highlights
- For more than four thousand years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture.
- About the Author: Liu Yanchi is Associate Professor and head of the teaching section on the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- 305 Pages
- Health + Wellness, Alternative Therapies
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About the Book
For more than four thousand years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture. The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine marks the first time such concepts have been made accessible to Westerners in a comprehensive form.
Book Synopsis
For more than four thousand years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture. The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine marks the first time such concepts have been made accessible to Westerners in a comprehensive form.From the Back Cover
For more than four years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture. The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine marks the first time such concepts have been made accessible to Westerners in comprehensive form.Review Quotes
[An] excellent encyclopedic handbook.-- "Science and Technology Reference Review"
Reflects a great deal of work not only by the author...but also by a group of ten highly proficient translators and editors on both sides of the Pacific who did a wonderful job.-- "Journal of the American Medical Association"
About the Author
Liu Yanchi is Associate Professor and head of the teaching section on the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a member of the editing commission for the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, China Medical Encyclopedia, and Digest of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Dimensions (Overall): 9.23 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.04 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 305
Genre: Health + Wellness
Sub-Genre: Alternative Therapies
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Yanchi Liu
Language: English
Street Date: December 28, 1995
TCIN: 85179797
UPC: 9780231103572
Item Number (DPCI): 247-62-8810
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.04 pounds
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