zhong yi xue ji chu li lun

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This document comprises the table of contents from one of the most

current and cutting edge Chinese language texts on the Fundamentals of

Chinese medicine (according to a trusted source). This particular text

is a little more advanced than the basic textbooks the students in the

PRC bachelor's programs use. I have been told that it is used by

faculty and by graduate students. Translated by Bob Damone

 

note the emphasis on pathomechanisms, nourishing life and treatment

principles. also that examination is not a topic and left for another

text such as Practical Dx translated by Marnae Ergil.

 

This is a draft translation of the table of contents from Fundamentals

of Chinese medicine

(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun)¡Apublished by The PeopleÕs

Hygiene Press,

Beijing, PRC, 2001.

Section 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: The Formation and Development of Theory

1. The formation of the system of Chinese medical theory

a. Historical background of the formation of Chinese medical theory

b. Characteristics of the formation of the system of Chinese medical

theory

2. The development of the system of Chinese medical theory

Chapter 2: The Content and Basic Unique Features of Chinese Medical

Theory

1. The content of the system of Chinese medical theory

2. Unique features of the system of Chinese medical theory

a. The conceptualization of the body as a whole

b. The concept of perpetual movement

c. Pattern identification as the basis for determining treatment

Chapter 3: Fundamental Chinese Medical Theory

1. Philosophical background of Chinese medicine theory

2. Chinese medical understanding of human health

3. Chinese medical understanding of disease

4. Chinese medicineÕs nurturing life [tradition] and treatment

principles

Chapter 4: Current and [Possible] Future Research on the Fundamentals

of Chinese

Medicine

1. Development and objectives of research on the fundamental of Chinese

medicine

2. Guiding thoughts for research on the fundamentals of Chinese medicine

3. The central role of research on the fundamentals of Chinese medicine

4. Research methodology for research on the fundamentals of Chinese

medicine

Section 2: Philosophical Foundations of Chinese medicine

Chapter 1: Essential Qi (jing qi) Theory

1. The basic concept of essential qi

a. The basic concept of essence

b. The basic concept of qi

2. The formation of essential qi theory

a. The formation and development of essential qi theory

b. The formation, development, and roots of qi theory

3. The main content of essential qi theory

a. Essential qi constitutes the foundation of the universe

b. The movement and changes of essential qi

c. Essential qi is the intermediary between the ten thousand things of

nature

i. Essential qi with respect to human beings

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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4. The application of essential qi theory within Chinese medicine

a. Its influence on the formation of Chinese medicineÕs theory of

essence, qi, and

spirit

b. Its influence on the formation of Chinese medicineÕs view of the

body as a

whole and integrated organism

c. Its influence on the formation of Chinese medicineÕs theories of the

viscera

and channels

d. Its influence on the formation of Chinese medicine theories of

etiology and

pathomechanisms

e. Its influence on the formation of Chinese medicine theories of

nurturing life

(yang sheng) and recovering health

Chapter 2: Yin-Yang Theory

1. The basic concept of yin-yang

a. The main meaning of yin-yang

b. The basic implications of yin-yang theory

2. The formation of yin-yang theory

a. The original appearance of the concept of yin-yang

b. The formation of the philosophical concept of yin-yang

c. The formation of yin-yang theory

3. The yin-yang attributes of matter and phenomena

a. The rules behind assigning yin-yang attributes to matter and to

phenomena

b. Relative and absolute yin-yang attributes of matter and phenomena

4. The basic content of yin-yang theory

a. Opposition among yin-yang

b. Mutual rooting of yin and yang

c. Mutual storage of yin and yang

d. Mutual induction of yin and yang

e. Growth and decline of yin and yang

f. The transfers and transformations of yin and yang

g. The natural harmony of yin and yang

h. Balance among yin and yang

5. The application of yin-yang theory in Chinese medicine

a. Explains the organization and formation of the human body

b. Conceptualizes the physiologic activity of the human body

c. Explains pathologic changes in the human body

d. Guides diagnosis of disease

e. Guides prevention of disease

Chapter 3: Five Phase Theory

1. Basic concepts of five phase theory

a. The main meaning of the five phases

b. The basic implications of five phase theory

2. The formation of five phase theory

a. The source of the concept of the five phases

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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b. Specific attributes of the five phases and the understanding of

their mutual

relationships

3. The main content of five phase theory

a. Five phase attributes

b. Categorizing matter and phenomena according to five phases

c. Engendering and restraining among the five phases

d. Transforming and victory and revenge in the five phases (¤­¦æ¨î¤ÆÉOÐ`

Î`)

e. Overwhelming and rebellion among the five phases

f. Contrariness between mother and son among the five phases (¤­¦æ¥À¤l¬Û

¤Ï)

4. The application of five phase theory in the study of Chinese medicine

a. Explaining the physiology of the human body

b. Explaining pathological changes

c. Applied to the diagnosis of diseases

d. Guiding the treatment of diseases

Section 3: Visceral Manifestations

Chapter 1: The Viscera and Bowels

1. The Five Viscera

a. The heart

i. (addendum: the pericardium)

b. The lung

c. The spleen

d. The liver

e. The kidneys

i. (addendum: life gate)

2. The Six Bowels

a. The gallbladder

b. The stomach

c. The small intestine

d. The large intestine

e. The bladder

f. The triple burner

3. The Extraordinary Bowels

a. The brain

b. The uterus

4. Relationships Among the Viscera and Bowels

a. Relationships among the five viscera

b. Relationships among the six bowels

c. Relationships among the viscera and bowels

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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Chapter 2: The Channels and Network Vessels

1. The Formation and Development of Channel and Network Vessel Theory

a. The historical formation of channel and network vessel theory

b. Fundamentals of the formation of channel and network vessel theory

c. The development of channel and network vessel theory

2. The Contents of the Channel and Network Vessel System

a. The fundamental concept of the channels and network vessels

b. The organization of the channel and network vessel system

c. The names of the channels and network vessels

d. The pathways and distribution of the channels and network vessels

3. The actions and functions of the channels and network vessels

a. The basic actions of the channels and network vessels

b. Special actions of the extraordinary vessels

c. Special actions of the twelve regular channels

d. Special actions of the fifteen network vessels

e. Special actions of the sinew channels and the cutaneous areas

4. The clinical applications of channel and network vessel theory

a. Applied to the explanation of pathological changes

b. Applied to the diagnosis of diseases

c. Applied to the treatment of diseases

5. Modern research on channel theory

a. Phenomenological research on the channels and network vessels

b. Research concerned with the hypothesis of the existence of the

channels

and network vessels

c. A survey of foreign research on the channels and network vessels

Chapter 3: Essence, Qi, Blood, and Fluids

6. Essence

a. The concept of essence

b. The formation of essence

c. The functions of essence

7. Qi

a. The concept of qi

b. The formation of qi

c. The functions of qi

d. The movements of qi

e. Differentiation of qi

f. Modern research on qi

8. Blood

a. The concept of blood

b. The formation of blood

c. The passage and movement of blood

d. The physiological functions of blood

9. Fluids

a. The concept of fluids

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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b. The metabolism of fluids

c. The functions of fluids

d. Humors formed by the five viscera

10. Relationships among essence, qi, and fluids

a. Relationships between qi and blood

b. Relationships between qi and essence

c. Relationships between qi and fluids

d. Relationships between blood and essence

e. Relationships between blood and fluids

Chapter 4: Bodily Orifices

1. The formal body

a. The five body constituents (skin, muscles, sinews, bone, channels)

b. Bodily regions (head and face, neck and nape, back, chest, rib-side,

lumbus, abdomen, and the four limbs)

2. The officialÕs orifices

a. Ear

b. Eyes

c. Nose

d. Mouth

e. Tongue

f. Throat

g. Anterior yin

h. Posterior yin

Chapter 5: Constitution

1. The basic concept of constitutional theory

a. Methods of determining constitution

b. The relationship between constitution and the quality of [oneÕs] qi

c. The main contents of the [how to] determine constitution

2. The formation of constitution

a. Early heaven constitution

b. Later heaven constitution

c. Other factors influencing constitution

3. Differentiating constitution

a. The method of differentiation using yin and yang

b. The method of differentiation using the five phases

c. The method of differentiation using the viscera and bowels

d. The method of differentiation using qi, blood, and fluids

e. The method of differentiation by [observing] the bearing of the body

f. The method of differentiation by [observing] temperament

4. The basis of constitution

a. Viscera-bowels, the channels and network vessels, and the formal body

are the main factors which form the constitution

b. Essence, qi, blood, and fluids are the fundamental substances that

determine constitution

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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c. Constitution is the foundation upon which diseases occur and develop

d. Constitution is the basis by which one avoids disease

5. Discussions of research on the value of constitutional theory

a. From the perspective of nourishing life (yang sheng) and prevention

b. From the perspective of differentiating patterns and determining

treatment

c. Concerning how the application of constitutional theory relates to

problems with research

Section 4: Etiology and Pathomechanisms

Chapter 1: Etiology

1. The six excesses (liu yin)

a. Names of the six excesses

b. Common features of how the six excesses invade the body

c. The unique natures and disease-causing features of each of the six

excesses

2. Pestilential qi (li qi)

a. The occurrence of epidemics and pestilence; the causes of

communicability

b. The unique disease-causing features of pestilential qi

3. Internal damage by the seven affects

a. Fundamentals of the physiology and pathology of the seven affects

b. Diseases caused by the seven affects

c. Unique disease-causing features of the seven affects

4. Food damage

a. The basic effects of diet on the human body

b. The formation of food damage

5. Trauma

a. Incised wounds and traumatic injuries

b. Burns

c. Frostbite

d. Animal and insect wounds

6. Parasites

a. Malaria

b. Amoebas

c. Roundworms

d. Pinworms

e. Tapeworm

f. Intestinal parasites

g. Hookworms

h. Blood flukes

i. Blood flukes

ii. Liver flukes

7. Disease-causing pathological by-products

a. Phlegm-rheum

b. Static blood

c. Binds and stones

8. Early heaven and constitutional factors

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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a. Early heaven factors

b. Constitutional factors

Chapter 2: The Emergence of Disease

1. Fundamental Principles of the Emergence of Disease

a. Insufficiency of right qi (zheng qi) as an internal factor in the

emergence

of disease

b. Evil qi as a primary factor in the emergence of disease

c. Mutual contention of the evil [qi] and the right [qi] with victory

of evil [qi]

over the right [qi]

2. Factors influencing the emergence of disease

a. Affect-mind factors in the emergence of disease

b. Constitutional factors in the emergence of disease

c. Natural environmental factors in the mergence of disease

d. Sociological factors in the mergence of disease

3. The ways in which diseases can emerge

a. Externally-externally contracted evils invading the body

b. Internal damage [as a form of] evil qi invading the body

c. Other disease evils invading the body (injuries and parasites)

4. The different forms that emerging diseases take

a. Contraction of evil with abrupt emergence

b. Deep-lying evils and delayed emergence

c. Secondary emergence

d. Recovery emergence

Chapter 3: Pathomechanisms

1. Fundamental pathomechanisms

a. Evil and right effulgence and debility

b. Imbalance of yin and yang

c. Abnormalities of qi and blood

d. Abnormalities of fluid metabolism

2. Viscera-bowel pathomechanisms

a. Pathomechanisms of the five viscera

b. Pathomechanisms of the six bowels

c. Pathomechanisms of the extraordinary bowels

3. Pathomechanisms of the channels and network vessels

a. Pathomechanisms of diseases of the twelve channels and their channel

divergences

b. Pathomechanisms of diseases of the network vessels

c. Pathomechanisms of diseases of the sinew vessels and the cutaneous

regions

d. Pathomechanisms of diseases of the extraordinary vessels

4. Pathomechanisms of the formal body and the officialÕs orifices

a. Formal body pathomechanisms

b. OfficialÕs orifices pathomechanisms

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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Section 5: Prevention, Treatment, and Health Recovery

Chapter 1: Nourishing Life (yang sheng)

1. The development of the concept of nourishing life in Chinese medicine

2. The main ideas of nourishing life in Chinese medicine

a. Preventing disease and maintaining health by keeping the body strong

b. Striking and warding off evil qi in order to prevent disease

c. Delaying aging by taking care of oneÕs self

3. Basic principles of Chinese medical nourishing life theory

a. Adaptation of human beings to the natural environment

b. Unity of the body and the mind; mutual nourishment of the body and

the

spirit

c. Maintaining a balance between activity and rest

d. Preserving healthÕ especially of the spleen and kidney

4. Methods of nourishing life in Chinese medicine

a. Nourishing life through the essence-spirit

b. Nourishing life through diet

c. Nourishing life in daily life

d. Nourishing life through sexuality

e. Nourishing life through exercise

f. Nourishing life with medicinals and with acumoxatherapy

Chapter 2: Treatment Principles

1. Treat early to prevent pathological changes

a. Treating early when the patient takes ill

b. Immediate treatment in order prevent pathological changes

2. In treating disease, seek the root

a. The concept of seeking the root in order to treat disease

b. Different understandings of what constitutes the Òroot of diseaseÓ

c. The ÒrootÓ in terms of the intrinsic unity of diseases and patterns

3. Support the right and dispel evils

a. The concept of supporting the right and expelling evils

b. The application of supporting the right and dispelling evils

4. Treating the tip and treating the root

a. The concept of treating the tip and treating the root

b. The application of treating the tip and treating the root

5. Straight treatment and paradoxical treatment

a. The concepts of straight treatment and paradoxical treatment

b. The application of straight treatment and paradoxical treatment

c. Different understandings of straight treatment and paradoxical

treatment

6. Regulate and order yin and yang

a. The concept of regulating and ordering yin and yang

b. The application of regulating and ordering yin and yang

7. Regulate qi and blood

a. The concept of regulating qi and blood

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(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

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Damone, 6/25/04

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b. The application of regulating qi and blood

8. Suitable measures for the three [categories of] causes [of disease]

a. The concept of suitable measures for the three [categories of]

causes [of

disease]

b. The application of the concept of suitable measures for the three

[categories of] causes [of disease]

Chapter 3: Recovering Health

1. The development of the concepts of health recovery in Chinese

medicine

2. Basic principles of health recovery in Chinese medicine

a. Supporting the right and dispelling evils simultaneously

b. Treating the interior and the exterior simultaneously

c. Recovering health naturally and treating oneÕs self simultaneously

3. The main treatment methodologies used in health recovery

a. Essence-spirit health recovery

b. Dietary health recovery

c. Exercise health recovery

d. Medicinals used for health recovery

e. Acumoxatherapy for health recovery

f. Natural health recovery

g. Recreation used for health recovery

Table of contents from Fundamentals of Chinese medicine

(¤¤Ò½Ñ§°ò´¡²zÂÛzhong yi xue ji chu li lun),published

by The PeopleÕs Hygiene Press, Beijing, PRC, 2001. Translated by Bob

Damone, 6/25/04

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FAX:

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Todd

 

Do you know anything about the availability and/or publication of

this translation?

 

I noticed it has the same chinese title as Wiseman's Fundamentals of

. The TOC looks somewhat different though.

 

Best wishes

 

Alwin

 

--- wrote:

>

> This document comprises the table of contents from one of the most

> current and cutting edge Chinese language texts on the Fundamentals

> of Chinese medicine (according to a trusted source). This

> particular text is a little more advanced than the basic textbooks

> the students in the PRC bachelor's programs use.

[Guest guest]

I find all of this so perplexing. But what is the PRC bachelor's program?

Also, what are the definitions of " straight treatment and paradoxical

treatment? "

 

< wrote:

This document comprises the table of contents from one of the most

current and cutting edge Chinese language texts on the Fundamentals of

Chinese medicine (according to a trusted source). This particular text

is a little more advanced than the basic textbooks the students in the

PRC bachelor's programs use. I have been told that it is used by

faculty and by graduate students. Translated by Bob Damone

[Guest guest]

, Jamie Koonce

<untothewholeperson> wrote:

> I find all of this so perplexing. But what is the PRC bachelor's program?

 

bachelor of medicine is the entry level degree to practice western medicine in

most of the

rest of the world. PRC has adopted this same designation for their TCM

programs.

 

Also, what are the definitions of " straight treatment and paradoxical

treatment? "

 

 

See wiseman's fundamentals of CM on treatment principles. or the practical

dictionary.

might be called direct and indirect treatment.

 

 

>

> wrote:

> This document comprises the table of contents from one of the most

> current and cutting edge Chinese language texts on the Fundamentals of

> Chinese medicine (according to a trusted source). This particular text

> is a little more advanced than the basic textbooks the students in the

> PRC bachelor's programs use. I have been told that it is used by

> faculty and by graduate students. Translated by Bob Damone