Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, under the auspices of the Department of Science and Education for the State Administration of TCM has compiled the English-Chinese Textbook Series in TCM for undergraduate of college.
These textbooks include Basic Theories of TCM, Diagnostics of TCM, Chinese Materia Medica, Formulas of TCM, Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine, Acupuncture & Moxibustion and an English-Chinese Dictionary of TCM.
The basic theories of TCM is the most important part of Chinese medicine. Providing the foundation and guidance needed to study and master the necessary skills and knowledge required for a well rounded medical background. The basic theories include introduction, yin and yang theory, the five elements theory, visceral manifestations, qi, blook, body fluid and vitality, meridians, etiology and pathogenesis, pathological mechanism, principles of treatment and prevention, etc.