Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine: Chapter 1-10

Section 1:

Introduction

Basic Contents of Yin and Yang Theory

Application of Yin-Yang Theory in Chinese Medicine

Definition of yin and yang

Basic contents of yin and yang theory

Fix:

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Yin with Yin: First half before the midnight

Yang with Yin: From midnight to dawn

Application of Yin-Yang Theory in Chinese medicine:

Explaining Body Structures

Explaining Functions

Explaining Pathological Changes

Application in Diagnosis

Section 2:

Five Element Theory

Introduction

The Concept of Five Elements

Formation of Five Elements Theory

Nature of Five Elements

Property Attribution of the Five Elements

Law of Interactions among the Five Elements

Application of five elements theory in Chinese medicine:

Classifying the Body Structure and Reflecting the Unity between Man and Nature

Explaining Functions and Relationships

Explaining Pathological Development

Guiding Diagnosis

Guiding Treatment

Summary

Introduction of the Zang-Fu theory

Section 1: Five Zang Organs

Heart

Introduction of Lung

Introduction of Spleen

Introduction of Liver

Introduction of Kidney

Introduction of Gall bladder, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Urinary bladder, and Sanjiao

Introduction of Brain and Uterus

Introduction of the relationships between 5 Zang organs

Introduction of the relationships between 6 Fu organs

Introduction of Essence theory in Chinese Medicine

Introduction of Qi theory in Chinese Medicine

Introduction of Blood theory in Chinese Medicine

Introduction of Body Fluids theory in Chinese Medicine

Introduction of Relationships among Essence, Qi, Blood and Body Fluids in Chinese Medicine

Introduction of Meridians and Collaterals

Section 1: 12 Principal Meridians(1)

Section 1: 12 Principal Meridians(2)

Section 2:  8 Extra Meridians

Section 3: the Divergent Meridians, Connecting Collaterals, Meridian, Sinews and the Cutaneous Regions

Section 4: Functions of Meridians and their Applications

Section 1: Basic Concept of Constitution(1)

Section 1: Basic Concept of Constitution(2)

Section 2: Formation of Constitution

Section 3: Categorization of Constitution

Section 4: Application of Constitution Theory

Introduction of Etiology

Section 1: Exogenous factors

Section 2: Endogenous factors

Section 3: Pathogens of pathological product

Section 4: Miscellaneous pathogens

Section 1: Pathogenesis

Conflict between antipathogenic qi and pathogenic qi, and the occurrence of disease.

Section 1: Pathogenesis

Effects of the antipathogenic qi and pathogenic qi to occurrence of disease

Section 2: Contributing Factors to Occurrence of Disease

Section 3: Types of Onset

Sudden Onset

Gradual Onset

Latent Onset

Complicated Disease

Combination of disease and overlap of disease

Section 3: Types of Onset

Relapse

Summary

Section 1 Contest between Pathogenic and Antipathogenic Qi

Deficiency and Excess Pattern

Disease Trends and Outcomes

Section 2 Yin-Yang Disharmony

Abnormal Exuberance of Yin or Yang

Relative Deficiency of Yin or Yang

Section 3 Disharmony of Qi and Blood

Disharmony of Qi

Disharmony of Blood Co-Morbidity of Qi and Blood

Section 4 Abnormal Fluid Metabolism

Body Fluid Deficiency

Dysfunction of Body Fluid Distribution and Excretion

Section 5 Five Internal Evils

Stirring of Internal Wind

Internal Cold

Internal Dampness

Internal Dryness

Internal Fire/Heat

Summary

Section 1: Prevention

Section 2: Principles for Treatment

Straight treatment and paradoxical treatment

Section 2: Principles for Treatment

Treating the Branch of Root

Section 2: Principles for Treatment

Reinforce Healthy Qi and Dispelling Pathogen

Regulating Yin-Yang

Section 2: Principles for Treatment

Treatment in Accordance with The Climate, Locality and Individuality

Summary