{"product_id":"classical-chinese-medical-texts-learning-to-read-the-classics-of-chinese-medicine-vol-iii-paperback","title":"Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine (Vol. III) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard L. Goodman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost practitioners study Chinese medicine through modern interpretation. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume III teaches readers how classical physicians understood herbs, formulas, channels, and treatment strategy in the original language of the medical tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine (Volume III)\u003c\/em\u003e advances readers into the deeper theoretical and practical foundations of classical Chinese medicine through guided study of original source texts spanning multiple dynasties and medical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the readings become more advanced, readers move beyond rigid definitions and begin engaging directly with the evolving language, theory, and clinical logic of Chinese medicine across historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe primary focus of Volume III is herbal theory, formula construction, and practical application. Readers study how classical physicians understood medicinal flavors, herbal combinations, diagnostic principles, treatment hierarchy, and prescription modification directly from the original texts rather than through modern reinterpretation.Readers will learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Read advanced classical Chinese medical passages with increasing independence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Understand the original language of herbal theory and formula construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Interpret discussions of qi, flavor, nature, channels, and pathology in historical context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recognize how medical language and grammar evolved across dynasties\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Follow the reasoning behind classical treatment strategies and prescription modification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume III contains fifteen selections organized into thematic units including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Channel Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Herbal Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Single Herb Monographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Formula Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Formulas for Specific Illnesses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelections include material from the \u003cem\u003eShen Nong Ben Cao Jing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHuang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNan Jing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eZhen Jiu Da Cheng\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTang Ye Ben Cao\u003c\/em\u003e, and later Ming and Qing medical writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes original Chinese source text, pinyin, vocabulary breakdowns, literal translations, grammatical analysis, and commentary on difficult passages and key characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for serious students, practitioners, translators, historians, and researchers seeking direct access to the language and thought of classical Chinese medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403214950637,"sku":"9780982321225","price":51.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/classical-chinese-medical-texts-learning-to-read-the-classics-of-chinese-medicine-vol-iii-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}