History and Philosophy of Chinese Medicine

A volume in the International Standard Library of Chinese Medicine, History and Philosophy of Chinese Medicine, surveys the cultural background, origins, and historical development of traditional Chinese medicine from ancient civilization to the 21st century, a period of international dissemination and integration. The text describes the conditions that influenced the cultural and philosophical ideas and assumptions that led to the development of the particular methods and techniques of healing that characterize Chinese medicine.

The appendices include an herb list with Latin names and Chinese names in Pin Yin and Chinese characters, and a classic text list with English names and Chinese names in Pin Yin and Chinese characters.