The English edition of Liu Lihong's work is a milestone for the profession of Chinese medicine in the 21st century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the politically motivated 'integration' of traditional Chinese wisdom with Western science during the last sixty years, and represents an ardent appeal for the recognition of Chinese medicine as a science in its own right. Professor Liu's candid presentation has made this book a bestseller in China, treasured not only by medical students and doctors, but by vast numbers of non-professionals who long for a state of health and well-being that is founded in a deeper sense of cultural identity.

Oriental medicine education has made great strides in the West since the 1970s, but clear guidelines regarding the 'traditional' nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remain undefined. Classical Chinese Medicine not only delineates the educational and clinical problems faced by the profession in both East and West, but provides concrete guidance on how to effectively engage with ancient texts and designs in the postmodern age. Using the example of the Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage), one of the most important Chinese medicine classics, Liu Lihong develops a compelling roadmap for holistic medical thinking that links the human body to nature and the universe at large.

About the Author
Liu Lihong is a professor at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China.

Gabriel Weiss is Naturopathic Doctorate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM).

Henry A. Buchtel is an acupuncturist and herbalist.

Sabine Wilms teaches at the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine.

Heiner Fruehauf is Founding Professor of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, NCNM.


Book Information
ISBN 9789882370579
Author Liu Lihong
Format Hardback
Page Count 696
Imprint The Chinese University Press
Publisher The Chinese University Press
Weight(grams) 666g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm