From the simple and common to the complex and rare, this book contains subtleties, distinctions and nuances of Chinese medicine never found in beginners texts. Whether for translational or clinical application, it presents the concepts of Chinese medicine exactly as they would come to the mind of a Chinese physician speaking or writing in their native language. 
Arranged as a classical dictionary, definitions are provided in English alphabetic order, and include the english term, the source Chinese term, its Pinyin transliteration (including spoken tone), pronunciation, etymology, and one or more definitions as applied in Chinese medicine. Terms used within definitions are cross-referenced and disease and symptom descriptions include the standard therapies applied in the People's Republic of China. Each definition is referenced to one or more Chinese source. In all, it lists the characters, Pinyin, translations, and definitions for more than 10,000 medical concepts, including treatments for the patterns catalogued, 2,000 formulas, 1,700 natural drugs, and 1,500 acupoints. 
The definitions and treatments are drawn from clinically authoritative Chinese medical sources, all of which are cited. The many useful features include a full set of English common and commercial names for medicinal substances, as well as standard Latin scientific names. Western medical correspondences are noted, as is nomenclature put forward by the World Health Organization. The index is comprehensive and fully cross referenced; it also includes lesser-used terms and nomenclature so it may be used as a translators' glossary. There is one foreword by Chen Keji, the pioneer of integrated Chinese medicine, and another by Paul Unschuld, the renowned sinologist. 
This is a valuable work that will provide rapid access to an enormous amount of information for the student, researcher, or clinician, and is sure to become the new reference source for academic studies, international exchange, and training in Chinese medicine.

A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine (English and Chinese Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wiseman, Nigel

Feng, Ye

Alternative Medicine

Paradigm Pubns

The Shang Han Lun has been a primary treatment theory and practice source for nearly two millenia. Its author, Zhang Zhong Jing, has been named the "Chinese Hippocrates" to highlight the depth and breadth of his contribution to traditional Chinese drug therapy. 
This edition features the Chinese text, Pinyin transliteration, and an English translation of the entire Song Dynasty text, the content and textual order most used in Asia. Just as in Chinese language editions, it is fully supplemented with notes and commentaries. The notes describe the clinical symptoms Zhang Zhong Jing associated with the Chinese terms. For example, modern interpretations of a "moderate" pulse often refer to the speed of its beats. The same term, when used in the Shang Han Lun, refers to a pulse that is loose, soft, and harmonious. Such notes provide practitioners with the clinical observations necessary to properly apply the information. 
The commentaries further enhance the text's clinical utility by explaining the theoretical and practical foundations behind the lines of text. Because entire bodies of theory and practice can be associated with the terms and expressions used in cannonical works like the Shang Han Lun, commentaries have become a standard means of knowledge acquisition for Asian students. The commentaries in this edition serve exactly the same purpose, greatly enhancing its utility. The introductory matter explains the background of the text, the conceptual structure of its contents, and the problems of exegesis. The appendices are designed to assist those studying Chinese and the glossary and the full Pinyin-English index make this an easily accessed reference.

Shang Han Lun: On Cold Damage, Translation & Commentaries

Mitchell, Craig

Zhang, Zhongjing

Ye, Feng

Building on their A practical dictionary of Chinese medicine (Paradigm,1998), Wiseman and Ye (Chang Gung U., Taiwan) introduce English-speaking students with some familiarity with Chinese to the basic concepts, terminology, and written characters of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for clinical or translation purposes. Includes exercises with an answer key; appended material (e.g., on the Pinyn transcription system and pronunciation); and a lengthy index of TCM terms in English, Chinese, and Pinyn. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Introduction to English Terminology of Chinese Medicine (Chinese Medicine Language Series) (English and Chinese Edition)

Designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of Chinese characters, this text provides an overview of medical Chinese and a full discussion of medical terminology, including words, phrase, compound terms, and definitions. Chinese characters are given with their Pinyin pronunciation as well as English equivalents. Drills to test vocabulary are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Chinese Medical Chinese: Grammar and Vocabulary

From the simple and common to the complex and rare, this book contains subtleties, distinctions and nuances of Chinese medicine never found in beginners' texts. Whether for translational or clinical application, it presents the concepts of Chinese medicine exactly as they would come to the mind of a Chinese physician speaking or writing in their native language. Arranged as a classical dictionary, definitions are provided in English alphabetic order, and include the English term, the source Chinese term, its Pinyin transliteration (including spoken tone), pronounciation, etymology, and one or more definitions as applied in Chinese medicine. Terms used within definitions are cross-referenced and disease and symptom descriptions include the standard therapies applied in the People's Republic of China. Each definition is referenced to one or more Chinese source. In all, it lists the characters, Pinyin, translations, and definitions for more than 10,000 medical concepts, including treatments for the patterns described, giving formulas, medicinals, and acupoints. The definitions and treatments are drawn from clinically authoritative Chinese medical sources, all of which are cited. The many useful features include a full set of English common and commercial names for medicinal substances, as well as standard Latin scientific names. Western medical correspondences are noted, as is nomenclature put forward by the World Health Organization. The index is comprehensive and fully cross referenced; it also includes lesser-used terms and nomenclature so it may be used as a translators' glossary. This is a valuable work with a scope that is absolutely breathtaking. It provides rapid access to an enormous amount of information for the student, researcher, or clinician, and is a gold-standard reference source for academic studies, international exchange, and training in Chinese medicine.

A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine

Nigel Wiseman

Reference

Paradigm Publications

...what a great resource for all of us in the Oriental medicine community. A much needed beginning to giving English-speaking practitioners and teachers a common reference base. -- Aron Skrypeck, New Mexico Center for Nursing Therapeutics I cannot praise this dictionary too highly. It goes beyond defining Chinese Medicine terminology in the West and will surely shape its future as it has defined its past. It belongs on everybody's shelf: the student, the practitioner, the teacher, and the academic. -- Chris Zaslawski, Meeting Point In developing the ability to read Chinese medical source texts, one's task is made tremendously easier by Wiseman and Ye's new Dictionary. This book is the product of a tremendous effort and is an important contribution to the transmission and understanding of Chinese medical knowledge to the West. -- The Journal of the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine (2nd Ed., 2000 Printing)

Paradigm

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