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