Introduction

【Purposes】

Master the essential characteristics of TCM

Understand the basic concept of TCM and the characters of development of TCM in different historical periods

【Contents】

1. The basic concept of TCM

2. The formation and development of the theoretical system of TCM

Four ancient classics of TCM

Four great doctors in the Jin and the Yuan Dynasties

School of seasonal febrile disease

The combination of TCM and western medicine

3. The basic characteristics of TCM

(1) Concept of holism

1) Organic wholeness of the body

2) The close relationship between humans and environment

(2) Syndrome differentiation and treatment

1) Symptom and syndrome

2) Syndrome differentiation and treatment

3) “Treating the same disease with different methods” and “Treating different diseases with the same method”

1. The theory of yin-yang and the five elements

【Purposes】

1. Master Concepts of the Yin-yang and Major Concepts of the Yin-yang

2. Master Concepts of the Five Elements and Major Concepts of the Five Elements

3. Understand the Application of Yin-yang and the Five Elements to Medicine

【Contents】

1.1 The theory of yin-yang

1.1.1The concept of yin-yang

1.1.1.1 The formation of yin-yang

1.1.1.2 The concept of yin-yang

1.1.1.3 The relativity of yin and yang

1.1.2The major concepts of yin-yang theory

1.1.2.1 Opposition of yin and yang

1.1.2.2 Interdependence between yin and yang

1.1.2.3 Wane and wax between yin and yang

1.1.2.4 Mutual transformation between yin and yang

1.1.3 Application of the theory of yin-yang in TCM

1.1.3.1 Explanation of the histological structure of the human body

1.1.3.2 Explanation of the physiological functions of the body

1.1.3.3 Explanation of pathogenesis

1.1.3.4 Diagnosis of disease

1.1.3.5 Guiding clinical treatment

1.2 The theory of the five elements

1.2.1Concept and characteristics of the five elements

1.2.1.1 Concept of the five elements

1.2.1.2 Characteristics of the five elements

1.2.2Interactions among the five elements

1.2.2.1 Inter-promotion and inter-restraint among the five elements

1.2.2.2 Over restraint and reverse restraint

1.2.3 Application of the theory of the five elements in TCM

1.2.3.1 Explaining the physiological functions of the five zang-organs and the relationships among them

1.2.3.2 Explaining pathological interactions among the five zang-organs

1.2.3.3 Guiding clinical diagnosis

1.2.3.4 Guiding the treatment of disease

2. Viscera and their manifestations

【Purposes】

1. Master the concept of the visceral theory

2. Master the major functions of five zang-organs

3. Master the major functions of five fu-organs

4. Master the major functions of brain and uterus

5. Master the relations among five zang-organs, the relations among zang-organs and fu-organs and the relations among the six fu-organs

6. Understand the relationship of five zang-organs to other organs

7. Understand pericardium and life gate

【Contents】

Brief introduction

2.1 The five zang-organs

2.1.1The heart

2.1.1.1 The physiological functions of the heart

2.1.1.2 The relationships between the heart and the body, the sensory organs and the orifices, the emotions and the body fluid

2.1.2The lung

2.1.2.1 The physiological functions of the lung

2.1.2.2 The relationships between the lung and the body, the sensory organs and the orifices, the emotions and the body fluid

2.1.3The liver

2.1.3.1 The physiological functions of the liver

2.1.3.2 The relationships between the liver and the body, the sensory organs and the orifices, the emotions and the body fluid

2.1.4The spleen

2.1.4.1 The physiological functions of the spleen

2.1.4.2 The relationships between the spleen and the body, the sensory organs and the orifices, the emotions and the body fluid

2.1.5The kidney

2.1.5.1 The physiological functions of the kidney

2.1.5.2 The relationships between the kidney and the body, the sensory organs and the orifices, the emotions and the body fluid

2.2 The six fu-organs

2.2.1The gallbladder

2.2.2The stomach

2.2.3The small intestine

2.2.4The large intestine

2.2.5The bladder

2.2.6The triple energizer

2.3 The extraordinary fu-organs

2.3.1The brain

2.3.2The uterus

2.4 The relationships among the zang-organs and the fu-organs

2.4.1The relationships among the five zang-organs

2.4.2The relationships among the six fu-organs

2.4.3The relationships between the five zang-organs and the six fu-organs

3. Qi, blood and body fluid

【Purposes】

1. Master the basic concept, production, movement, functions and classification of qi

2. Master the concept, production, circulation and functions of blood

3. Master the concept, metabolism and functions of body fluid

4. Understand the relationships among qi, blood and body fluid

【Contents】

3.1 Qi

3.1.1The basic concept of qi

3.1.2The production of qi

3.1.3The physiological functions of qi

3.1.4The movement of qi

3.1.5The classification of qi

3.2 Blood

3.2.1The basic concept of blood

3.2.2The production of blood

3.2.3The physiological functions of blood

3.2.4The circulation of blood

3.3 Body fluid

3.3.1The basic concept of body fluid

3.3.2The metabolism of body fluid(The production, transportation and excretion of body fluid)

3.3.3The physiological functions of body fluid

3.4 The relationships among qi, blood and body fluid

3.4.1The relationship between qi and blood

3.4.2The relationship between qi and body fluid

3.4.3The relationship between blood and body fluid

4 The meridians and collaterals

【Purposes】

1. Master the concept of the meridians and collaterals, and the constitution of the system of meridians and collaterals

2. Master the law of the distribution of the twelve meridians

3. Master the law of the distribution of the eight extraordinary vessels

4. Understand the distribution of the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels

5. Understand the clinical application of the theory of meridians and collaterals

【Contents】

4.1 The content of the theory of meridians and collaterals

4.1.1The twelve meridians

4.1.2The eight extraordinary vessels

4.2 The basic functions of the meridians and collaterals

4.2.1To connect the external with the internal as well as to connect the viscera with other organs

4.2.2To transport qi, blood, yin and yang to nourish the viscera and the body

4.3 The clinical application of the theory of meridians and collaterals

4.3.1To explain pathogenesis and pathological transmission

4.3.2To guide the diagnosis and treatment of disease

5. Causes of disease

【Purposes】

1. Master the concept and the characteristics of the six climatic factors and the pestilent-qi

2. Master the concept of seven emotions and the characteristics of internal impairment due to seven emotions

3. Master the concept and the characteristics of phlegm, rheum and blood stasis

4. Understand the characteristics of improper diet and overwork and over-rest

【Contents】

5.1 The six climatic factors

5.2 Internal impairment due to seven emotions

5.3 Improper diet

5.4 Overwork and over-rest

5.5 Diseases caused by phlegm, rheum and blood stasis

6. Pathogenesis

【Purposes】

1. Master occurrence of disease and the relationship between pathogenic factors and the healthy qi

2. Master predomination and decline of pathogenic factors and healthy qi

3. Master imbalance between yin and yang

4. Master disorder of qi, blood and body fluid

5. Understand constitution and disease

【Contents】

6.1 Causes of disease

6.1.1Occurrence of disease and the relationship between pathogenic factors and the healthy qi

6.1.2Constitution and disease

6.2 Mechanism of pathological changes

6.2.1 Predomination and decline of pathogenic factors and healthy qi

6.2.2Imbalance between yin and yang

6.2.3Disorder of qi, blood and body fluid

7. Prevention and therapeutic principles

【Purposes】

1. Master therapeutic principles such as concentrating treatment on the root cause, strengthening healthy qi and eliminating pathogenic factors, regulation of yin and yang, and abidance by individuality, locality and seasons

2. Understand theory of prevention and the preventive methods

【Contents】

7.1 Principles of prevention

7.1.1Theory of prevention

7.1.2The preventive methods

7.2 Therapeutic principles

7.2.1Concentrating treatment on the root cause

7.2.2Strengthening healthy qi and eliminating pathogenic factors

7.2.3Regulation of yin and yang

7.2.4 Abidance by individuality, locality and seasons

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