Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General introduction to TCM
1.2 Brief history of TCM
l.3 The essential characteristics of TCM theoretical system
Chapter 2 Philosophical Bases of TCM
2.1 Unity of qi
2.2 Yin-yang theory
2.3 Five-element theory
Chapter 3 Visceral Manifestation
3.1 Viscera manifestation
3.2 Five zang viscera
3.3 Six fu viscera
3.4 Extraordinary fu viscera
Chapter 4 Qi,BIood,Essence and Body Fluids
4.1 Qi
4.2 Blood
d.3 Essence
4.4 Body fluids
Chapter 5 Etiologies and Pathogenesis
5.1 Etiology
5.2 Pathogenesis
Chapter 6 The Four Examinations
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Auscultation and olfaction
6.3 Inquiring
6.4 Pulse taking
Chapter 7 Differentiation of Syndromes
7.1 Differentiation of syndromes by eight principles
7.2 Differentiating syndromes according to zang-fu viscera
Chapter 8 Health-Preservation,Prevention and Treatment Principles
8.1 Health-preservation
8.2 Body constitution
8.3 Prevention
8.4 The principles and methods of treatment
8.5 Treatment methods
Chapter 9 Basic Knowledge of Chinese Materia Medica
9.1 Properties and effects
9.2 Compatibility and contraindication
9.3 Dosage and usage of medicine
9.4 Classification and common used medicine
Chapter 10 Basic Knowledge of Prescription
10.1 Formation and modification of prescription
10.2 Preparation forms of prescription
10.3 Classification and commonly used prescriptions
Chapter 11 Basic Knowledge of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
11.1 General introduction to meridians and collaterals
11.2 General introduction on acupoints
11.3 Meridians and acupoints
11.4 Acupuncture and moxlbustlon techniques
11.5 General introduction on acupuncture treatment
Chapter 12 Other Therapies
12.1 Traditional Chinese tuina
12.2 Dietary therapy
12.3 Qigong
12.4 Tai Chi
Chapter 13 Common Diseases
13.1 Wind stroke
13.2 Arthralgia
13.3 Headache
13.4 Insomnia
13.5 Cough
13.6 Asthma
13.7 Dysmenorrhea
13.8 Stomachache
13.9 Diarrhea
13.10 Edema
Appendix
References