This book is the result of a collaborative effort. Niancong Che, the chief editor, has organized the whole work. Lei Wang and Hai Cui, the associate chief editors, are in charge of the editorial duties of all the chapter contents respectively. Wenqiang Chen,a compiling and translating committer, has edited the syndrome differentiations of common diseases.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 History of Chinese Medicine

1.3 Characteristics of Cognition and Mentality in TCM

1.4 The Basic Characteristics of TCM Theoretical System

1.5 Development and Prospect of TCM

Chapter 2 Yin-yang and Five-element Theory

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Yin-yang Theory

2.3 Five-element Theory

Chapter 3 Zang, xiang and Qi, Blood, Body Fluids

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Zangxiang

3.3 Qi

3.4 Blood

3.5 Body Fluids

3.6 Relationship among Qi, Blood and Body Fluids

Chapter 4 Etiology and Pathogenesis

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The Causes of Disease

4.3 Pathogenesis

Chapter 5 Diagnostic Methods

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Diagnosis by Inquiry

5.3 Inspection

5.4 Listening and Smelling

5.5 Pulse-taking and Palpation

Chapter 6 Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment Methods

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Concept of Eight-principle Syndrome Differentiation

6.3 The Basic Contents of Eight-principle Syndrome Differentiation

6.4 Concept of Syndrome Differentiation of Zang-fu Organs

6.5 The Basic Contents of Syndrome Differentiation of Combined Zang-fu Organs ~

Chapter 7 Science of Chinese Materia Medica and Formulas

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Properties and Actions of Medicinals

7.3 Processing of Medicinals

7.4 Combination of Medicinals

7.5 Dosage

7.6 Formation and Modification of Formula

7.7 Forms of Formulas

7.8 Administration

7.9 Specific Discussions

Chapter 8 Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment on Common Diseases in Clinical Practices

8.1 Colds

8.2 Cough

8.3 Depression Syndrome

8.4 Wind Stroke

8.5 Wei-flaccidity Syndrome

8.6 Tinnitus

8.7 Insomnia

Formulas Appendix

A.1 Colds

A.2 Cough

A.3 Depression Syndrome

A.4 Wind Stroke

A.5 Wei-flaccidity Syndrome

A.6 Tinnitus

A.7 Insomnia