Traditional Chinese Medicine Reference Books

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Best Of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summary: The author concentrated on the exposition of general medical theories and principles of treatment.  Clinical approaches and illustrations are also provided.  The data cited were obtained in controlled studies under scientific conditions.  The title "Best of Traditional Chinese Medicine" not only means excellent, but best researched as well.

Author(s): Xie Zhu-Fan, M.D.

Cost: $28.00         Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.       

Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summary: The book systematically describes the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  It outlines the basic concepts of TCM, such as yin-yang, the five elements, qi (vital energy), blood and body fluids, pathogenesis, pathology, the four diagnostic techniques, the eight guiding principles, differentiation of syndromes and the general rules of prevention and treatment.

Author(s): Shuai Xuezhong

Cost: $58.00          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.         

Yellow Empero's Canon Internal Medicine

Summary: A Traditional Chinese Medicine classic text, written over 2000 years ago.  It is the earliest and most comprehensive medical classic from both a theoretical and clinical viewpoint.  It covers a variety of subjects including man and nature, human anatomy and physiology, causes of disease, pathology, diagnosis, differentiation of symptoms and signs, treatment, disease prevention, health preservation, and so forth.

Author(s): Bing Wang               Translated by: Nelson Liansheng Wu; Andrew Qi Wu

Cost: $86.00        Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.     

Methodology of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summary: When we conduct scientific research, we usually use one of several methods or procedures which are quite important for us to attain our goals.  Methodology is a science dealing with the system of methods or procedures to be used in any field and therefore dears attention from many researchers.  This book tries to examine the methodology of TCM its philosophies and practices.

Author(s): Huang Jianping

Cost: $24.00        Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.       

Curing Diseases the Chinese Way with Ginger, Garlic, and Green Onion

Summary: Green onion, ginger, and garlic are indispensable flavorings for cooking delicious dishes.  They are also very useful for treating many diseases.  This book fully explores their pharmaceutical value according to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical practice.  Over 600 recipes for treating over 100 diseases.  

Author(s): Wang Fuchun; Duan Yuhua

Cost: $34.80          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.         

Medicated Diet of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summary: The dietetic therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a synthetic subject which prepare the dietetic Chinese drugs to base on differentiation of symptoms and signs under the basic theoretical guidance of TCM.  It is an important composite part of the theoretical system of TCM.  Not only has it the efficiency of medicine but also the delicacy of food, and can be used to prevent and cure diseases.

Author(s): Hou Jinglun

Cost: 30.00          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.         

State Standard of the People's Republic of China The Location of Acupoints

Summary: The State Standard for the Location of Acupoints presents a thorough and accurate location of the points of the 14 meridians and a part of the extra points.  More than 40 well known specialists throughout China took part in working out the standard ranging from clinical acupuncture experts to western medical doctors.  The standard was approved by the State Administration of TCM in January, 1991.

Author(s): State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cost: $60.00         Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.        

Handbook To Chinese Auricular Therapy

Summary: Specific acupuncture points on the external ear have been used for the relief of various disorders of the body for over 4000 years ago.  Part 1 introduces the basic theories of Chinese auricle therapy while Part 2 is devoted to a detailed description of the treatment of common diseases and disorders.

Author(s): Dr Chen Ken; Dr. Cui Yongqiang

Cost: $19.80          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.       

The Atlas of Layered Anatomy of Acupoints

Summary: The Atlas of Layered Anatomy of Acupoints introduces the distribution, direction, and depth of more than 300 acupoints on the human body layer by layer, from the skin, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and skeleton to the viscera.  The book also includes the main diseases treatable at each point, basic knowledge of acupuncture, and the precautions to be taken when locating points and applying acupuncture techniques.

Author(s): Gao Hualing

Cost: $72.50          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.        

Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine

Summary: The combined therapy described in this book is based on the scientific approaches and modern knowledge of Western medicine in examination, diagnosis and treatment and the scientifically proven traditional Chinese medical holistic concepts such as herbs, acupuncture, cupping, and point-injection.  In short, this book is suitable for all clinicians who wish to enrich themselves with knowledge of the combined medicines. 

Author(s): Zhang Junwen; Bai Yongquan; Chen Longshun

Cost: $35.95          Availability: 2-4 weeks          Additional Info.