Guohui Liu Libri

Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and contemporary texts of ancient China form the bedrock of modern Chinese medicine practice, yet these classic texts contain many concepts that are either hard to understand or confusing. Based on over thirty years' medical practice, and study of the texts, this book explains the concepts involved so that the clinical applications of the ancient texts can be better understood and put into practice. The author looks at the larger context of ancient Chinese culture and philosophy in terms of theoretical knowledge, scholarly approach, and mindset in order to explain the basis for the medical texts. He also discusses the work of later Chinese medical scholars in elucidating the texts. He then goes on to look at more specific issues, such as the six conformations, zang-fu organ theory, the theory of qi and blood, the theory of qi transformation, and how these are understood in the ancient texts. He also discusses shao yang and tai yang theory; the element of time, and its place in understanding six conformations diseases. This remarkable work of scholarship will clarify many questions about the interpretation of the ancient texts for modern use, and will find a place on the bookshelf of every practitioner of Chinese medicine, as well as on those of scholars of Chinese medicine.

The understanding and treatment of infectious and externally-contracted diseases have been central to Chinese medicine for millennia. In recent centuries, the warm pathogen disease school has significantly influenced Chinese medical thought, with modern practitioners applying its concepts to diagnose and treat various serious illnesses, including common Western auto-immune disorders. This clinically oriented guide offers an in-depth exploration of warm pathogen diseases. The introductory chapters recount the development of warm pathogen disease theories by traditional Chinese physicians from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, shaped by health crises and epidemics of their time. The evolution of their approaches to etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment illustrates the adaptability of traditional medicine to contemporary needs. The second part of the book presents various warm pathogen diseases from a clinical perspective, detailing manifestations, pathogenesis, treatment principles, and formulas for each type. Case histories demonstrate practical applications of theory in clinical settings. The author highlights diverse approaches, showcasing the dynamic nature of traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, dosage and preparation aspects, often overlooked in standard texts, are addressed, providing valuable insights for practitioners. The volume concludes with an extensive bibliography of original source materi

Die Therapie der durch Wärme-Hitze-Pathogene verursachten Erkrankungen ist ein zentrales Konzept der Chinesischen Medizin, das sich mit der Behandlung von Infektionskrankheiten und durch äußere pathogene Faktoren verursachten Erkrankungen beschäftigt. Angesichts der zunehmenden Viruserkrankungen und Antibiotikaresistenzen bietet die Chinesische Medizin zeitgemäße Therapiekonzepte. Der Autor präsentiert praxisorientierte Behandlungsstrategien, die in den klassischen Texten verwurzelt sind. Im einführenden Kapitel wird die Entwicklung der Theorie über Wärme-Erkrankungen als Antwort auf verschiedene Gesundheitsprobleme erläutert. Der Autor behandelt Aspekte von der Ätiologie über die Pathogenese bis hin zu Diagnose und Therapiekonzepten und zeigt, wie klassische chinesische Denkmodelle moderne medizinische Anforderungen erfüllen können. Der zweite Teil des Buches beleuchtet Wärme-Erkrankungen klinisch, einschließlich Wind-Hitze, Sommer-Hitze und Feuchte-Hitze, sowie deren Manifestationen, Pathogenese und Behandlung mit Chinesischer Arzneimitteltherapie. Einsteiger erhalten schnell ein grundlegendes Verständnis, während Fortgeschrittene neue Perspektiven und wertvolle Bereicherungen für ihre Praxis entdecken.