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CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Finally, the English edition of Liu Lihong’s milestone work which "represents a much-needed beacon for the profession of Chinese Medicine in the twenty-first century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the severe predicament that the “integration” of the traditional healing arts with Western science has spawned during the last 60 years, as well as a fervent call for the preservation of classical Chinese medical wisdom." —Heiner Fruehauf
SUMMARY: The English edition of Liu Lihong’s milestone work which represents a much-needed beacon for the profession of Chinese Medicine in the twenty-first century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the severe predicament that the “integration” of the traditional healing arts with Western science has spawned during the last 60 years, as well as a fervent call for the preservation of classical Chinese medical wisdom.
In this book, he uses simple language to explain the essence of Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage), a monumental ancient medical classic, paired with cases the author encountered during years of practicing Chinese medicine, allowing readers to understand the melding of theory and practice and philosophical views of nature and life. The author’s concise writing style leads readers to the core of Chinese medicine.
This book delineates the educational and clinical problems the profession faces today in both East and West (despite quantitative “upgrades” such as doctoral-level status, extensive licensure, and the accreditation of ampler and larger schools), but also transmits concrete and inspiring guidance on how to effectively engage with ancient texts and designs in the postmodern age.
Liu Lihong is a professor at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, and offers teachings through various venues in the United States.
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