Traditional Chinese medicine is a part of world’s oldest culture tradition. It is an ancient medicine that is still used continually, explored and commented in writing. The Great Book of Chinese Medicine introduces the basics of many-sided traditional Chinese medicine and it is the most thorough and total Chinese medicine handbook in Estonia.
The Great Book of Chinese Medicine is an overview of traditional Chinese medicine, where you can find
• a glimpse of the differences between eastern and western way of thinking,
• the importance of the balance of yin and yang in person’s health,
• the five elements of Chinese medicine,
• the basic substances of life and the flowing of energy.
• functions of the most important organs in human body,
• inner and outer reasons of illnesses,
• four ways of diagnosing an illness,
• nine ways of clarifying syndromes,
• meridians and acupuncts and illustrating material,
• Chinese and western medicine terms and explanations,
• colourful illustrations,
• over 600 pages, 220x280 mm, hardcover.
This book is suitable for people, who are interested in the right way of nutrition, breathing, physical exercises and acupuncture-based prevention and cure of illnesses.
Elina Hytönen is one of the most known specialists of Chinese traditional medicine in Finland, who is specialized in acupuncture. The Great Book of Chinese medicine is used in Finland as a studying material of Chinese medicine.