Dr. Zhong'S Pediatric Essentials

Seven years in the making, Dr. Zhongs PediatricEssentials opens with an introduction to thehistory of pediatric applications of Chinesemedicine techniques, going back to 168 BCE.The author discusses how childrens physiologydiffers from adult physiology, and notes theunique aspects of the onset, types, and evolutionof disease in pediatric medicine.The author offers useful, complete descriptionsof physical examination, diagnosis,and treatment strategies for the various organsystems from newborns through adolescents.Separate chapters cover infectious diseases, parasitosis,and a dozen specific syndromes suchas profuse sweating, night crying, and growthdisorders. In each example, detailed diagnosticguidelines are accompanied by a description ofthe therapeutic principle governing treatmentand a list of specific TCM formulas, includingherbs, Tui Na, moxibustion, and acupuncture,as well as advice about prevention and use ofpatent medicines.Dr. Zhong has been learning, practicing,researching, and teaching traditional Chinesemedicine pediatrics for three decades. His uniquework will be useful as a complete reference to aidclinicians in formulating a plan from diagnosisto treatment, as well as a textbook for studentsof pediatric TCM.