15 pages introduce TCM
Part Fifteen: PATHOGENESIS
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What is meant by pathogenesis? By pathogenesis is meant the mechanism of the occurrence, development and outcome of diseases. The occurrence, development and outcome of diseases are closely related both to the body's vital qi and to the nature of the pathogenic factors. When the pathogens attack...
Part Fourteen:THE CAUSES TO INDUCE DISEASES——ETIOLOGY
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Etiology is defined as various kinds of factors that cause diseases. As TCM sees it, etiology mainly includs the six exogenous pathogens, pestilence,(epidemic pathogenc factors ) the seven emotions, emotional frustration, improper diet, overwork, maladjustment between work and rest, traumatic...
Part Thirteen:MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS-THE PATHWAYS TO LINK THE WHOLE BODY (2)
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Courses, Connections, Distributions, Exterior-lnterior Relations and Flowing Order of the Twelve Meridians
1. The Coursing and Connecting Law of the Twelve Meridians
The coursing and connecting law of the twelve meridians is: the three yin meridians of the hand travel from the chest to the...
Part Twelve:MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS-THE PATHWAYS TO LINK THE WHOLE BODY (1)
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The meridian-collateral theory is concerned with the physiological functions and the pathological changes of the meridian-collateral system, and their relationships with zang-fu organs. It is an important component of the theoretical system of TCM. And it is considered as a theoretical basis of...
Part Eleven:QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID OF MUTUAL CAUSALITY
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Despite their differences in nature, form and function, qi, blood and body fluid have something in common with each other. They are the basic materials that constitute the human body and maintain life activities; they all derive from cereal essence; they, physiologically, depend on each other for...