Chinese for TCM Practitioners (Spiralbound)

Even a little familiarity with Chinese can make learning Chinese herbs and formulas much easier. The name can indicate whether it is a root, a leaf, or a flower, and formula names become more meaningful. This handy book teaches simple spoken Chinese and the terminology of Chinese medicine. Section 1 covers theory: reading pinyin, history and composition of characters, strokes and stroke order, dictionary usage, and linguistic, cultural, and social differences. Section 2 covers common words and phrases, Section 3 covers TCM terminology, and Section 4 acupoints, herbs, and formulas. The language section is based on practical phrases used in everyday situations and in the clinic. Appendix sections include classic quotes and proverbs, a full glossary of all channel points, the ten stems and twelve branches, a chronological table of Chinese history, and historical milestones in TCM history. The accompanying CD set (disk 1 covers basic Chinese, disk 2 covers TCM terminology) follows the text and enhances learning by bringing the spoken word to the ear.