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by Harriet Schmidt (Editor)
Chinese medicine includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, exercise and dietary therapy. It utilizes plant elements as well as animal, human and mineral products. One of the basic principles of Chinese medicine is the use of the body's vital energy. It is believed that the body's energy circulates through channels called meridians and it has branches connected to bodily organs and functions. Chinese medicine considers diseases as imbalance in the interactions of yin, yang, qi, meridians, etc. The disharmony in these interactions is diagnosed by measuring the pulse, inspecting the skin, tongue, eyes and observing the eating and sleeping habits of a person. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.
