文档介绍：WHO International
Standard Terminologies
on Traditional Medicine in the
Western Pacific Region
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WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine in the Western Pacific Region
1. Medicine, Traditional. 2. Terminology
ISBN 978 92 9061 248 7 (NLM Classification: WB50)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vii
INTRODUCTION 1
GENERAL 9
BASIC THEORIES 13
Essential Qi Theory, Yin-yang Theory, and Five Phase Theory 13
Essence, Spirit, Qi, Blood, Fluid and Humor 17
Viscera and Bowels 21
Meridian and Collateral 28
Body Constituents and Orifices of an 35
Cause of Disease 39
Mechanism of Disease 46
Others 76
DIAGNOSTICS 79
Inspection 80
Listening and Smelling Examination