Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in today's clinical practice. The book covers: Establishment and characteristics of TCM's theory Establishment and development of TCM's clinical system.Basic features of TCM TCM's philosophical bases: primordial qi, yin-yang and Five Elements TCM's medical model, method, and architectureOrganized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains: Goals & Requirements and Key Contents to enable readers to understand the core and the outline of the chapterEndnotes for readers to learn some cultural and historical information peculiar to ChinaGlossary for readers to understand more specific information about TCM and Chinese cultureComplete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future.