A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine

Description

By Nigel Wiseman & Ye Feng
Reese-Bound Portable Edition
ISBN 9780990869887
824 pages

The Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine remains the most comprehensive, authoritative reference of its kind available today. From the simple and common to the complex and rare, it captures the subtleties, distinctions, and nuances of Chinese medicine never found in beginners’ texts. Whether for clinical application or advanced translation work, this dictionary presents Chinese medical concepts exactly as they would come to the mind of a physician speaking or writing in their native language.

This Portable Edition is bound in a premium Reese binding, chosen for its durability and ease of use. Designed to lie flatter on the desk, it is built for the daily work of practitioners, translators, and students who require immediate access to trusted information. More costly to produce than traditional case binding, this edition reflects our commitment to creating the most functional, long-lasting reference possible.

Arranged in classical dictionary format, each entry provides the English term, the source Chinese term, its Pinyin transliteration (with spoken tone), pronunciation, etymology, and one or more precise definitions as applied in Chinese medicine. Terms within definitions are fully cross-referenced, and disease and symptom descriptions include the standard therapies practiced in the People’s Republic of China. More than 10,000 medical concepts are covered, including formulas, medicinals, and acupoints, each referenced to authoritative Chinese sources.

Features include:

• Full English common and commercial names for medicinals, with standard Latin scientific names.
• Western medical correspondences and WHO nomenclature where available.
• A comprehensive, fully cross-referenced index, including lesser-used terms for use as a translators’ glossary.

With its scope, precision, and usability, the Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine continues to stand as the gold-standard reference worldwide, indispensable for serious students, clinicians, researchers, and institutions engaged in Chinese medical study and practice.