This book is reader-friendly, explaining profound concepts in simple terms. It covers basic theories and major therapeutic measures, I.e., herbal medication and acupuncture. The diseases discussed are mainly those, for which Western medical treatment is either hardly effective or likely to produce serious side effects while Chinese medicine may gain better results. The therapeutic methods have been carefully selected; they are quite practical and easy to apply, indicating the characteristic features of traditional Chinese medicine: simplicity and effectiveness. The book not only includes the basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, but also the fruits of Professor Xie's own experience and understanding.
Xie Zhufan is a professor of both Western and Chinese medicine, honorary director of Institute for the Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, the First Clinical Medical School of Peking University. He has been engaged in clinical and experimental studies on the integration for forty years and invited to give lectures in many countries on traditional Chinese medicine and integrated medicine.
