CHINESE MEDICINE
Dr Xu Wang, lecturer and clinic supervisor, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape
Saturday 1 February 1.00–3.00 pm COURSE FEES R220; Staff and students R110
The first part of this double lecture will focus on the theory and principles of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, including an introduction to the history and development of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It will also discuss the prevention of disease, differential diagnosis and understanding the theories of pathology – all from a Chinese medicine perspective. The second part of the lecture will focus on practical methods and skills: methods of diagnosis, acupuncture, cupping and medical massage.
Recommended reading
Deng, Z. Observation Atlas. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing Co., Ltd. ISBN: 962-04-0774-1.
Maciocia, G. 2015. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text. United Kingdom: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Wang, Y. 2006. Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shanghai: Higher Education Press. pp. 187–354. Xue-Min, S. and Zhou, J. 2007. Shi Xue-Min’s Comprehensive Textbook of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
Vols 1 & 2. China: People’s Medical Publishing House.
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