Medicine In China

Medicines in China focuses on the fascinating world of oriental medicine and Chinese medical literature, and presents an in-depth view of the stunning artworks and literature associated with more than 2,000 years of the Chinese healing arts. Of considerable interest not only to those working in the field of medicine and pharmacy, this volume will undoubtedly also appeal to anyone intrigued by the objects, drawings, and photographs associated with this subject.

Contents

The history of medicine in China: an overview
The literature of traditional Chinese medicine and pharmaceutics
The Chinese pharmacy
The Chinese physician, his patients and his instruments
Medicine, healing and popular religion
Chinese medicine in art and literature