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theory foundations

Yin and Yang

theory foundations

theory foundations
theory foundations

The Five Primordial Elements (Wu Xing)

theory foundations

theory foundations
physiology

Zang-fu Organs

physiology

physiology
physiology

Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids

physiology

physiology
diagnostics

Four Diagnostic Methods (Si-Zhen)

diagnostics

diagnostics
pathology

Six External Pathogens (Liu-Yin)

pathology

pathology
diagnostics

The Eight Guiding Principles (ba-gan)

diagnostics

diagnostics
diagnostics

Diagnosis Based on Tongue Examination (She-Zhen)

diagnostics

diagnostics
diagnostics

Pulse Diagnosis (Mai-Zhen)

diagnostics

diagnostics
physiology / channels

Meridians and Collaterals (jing-luo)

physiology / channels

physiology / channels
physiology (organs)

Heart (xin)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
physiology (organs)

Liver (gan)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
physiology (organs)

Selezenko (pi)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
physiology (organs)

Lungs (fei)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
physiology (organs)

Kidneys (Shen)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
pathology / etiology

The Seven Emotions (Qi-Qing)

pathology / etiology

pathology / etiology
treatment principles

Principles of Treatment (Zhi-Ze)

treatment principles

treatment principles
treatment principles

Eight Methods of Treatment (Ba-Fa)

treatment principles

treatment principles
diagnostic systems

Classification into Six Levels (Lü-jing)

diagnostic systems

diagnostic systems
diagnostic systems

Four Levels (wei-ci-yin-xue)

diagnostic systems

diagnostic systems
theory foundations

The Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, Shen (San Bao)

theory foundations

theory foundations
pharmacology (herbs)

The Four Natures and Five Flavors of Herbs (Si-ci Wu-wei)

pharmacology (herbs)

pharmacology (herbs)
theory foundations

A Holistic Perspective (zheng-ti guan-nian)

theory foundations

theory foundations
physiology (substances)

Body Fluids (Jin-ye)

physiology (substances)

physiology (substances)
physiology (substances)

The Five Spirits (wushén)

physiology (substances)

physiology (substances)
physiology (organs)

Unusual Organs (Zi-Heng-Zhi-Fu)

physiology (organs)

physiology (organs)
pathology

Phlegm and fluid retention (tan-yin)

pathology

pathology
pathology

Blood Stasis as a Pathological Condition (Yu-xue)

pathology

pathology
pathology / etiology

The Three Categories of Causes of Disease (Shan-Yin)

pathology / etiology

pathology / etiology
pathology

Pathogenic Mechanisms (Bin-ji)

pathology

pathology
physiology

The Dynamics of Qi (Qi-Ji)

physiology

physiology
physiology / channels

The Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Zi Jing Ba Mai)

physiology / channels

physiology / channels
points (theory)

Five Shu Points (Wushu Xue)

points (theory)

points (theory)
points (theory)

Special Points (Te-Ding-Xue)

points (theory)

points (theory)
pharmacology (processing)

Raw Material Processing (pao-zhi)

pharmacology (processing)

pharmacology (processing)
pharmacology (formulas)

The Structure of the Formula (jun-chen-zuo-shi)

pharmacology (formulas)

pharmacology (formulas)
prevention & nutrition

Dietary Therapy (Xi-Liao)

prevention & nutrition

prevention & nutrition
prevention & nutrition

Nurturing Life (Yangsheng)

prevention & nutrition

prevention & nutrition
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