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Preface
Traditional
Chinese pediatrics has made great contributions to the health of Chinese
children for thousands of years. Essentials of Traditional Chinese Pediatrics
systematically expounds the differentiation of syndromes and treatment of
children' diseases. Chinese herbal medicine is the man method of treatment. In
order to enhance the therapeutic effects, acupuncture and Chinese massage
therapy are also introduced according to actual conditions.
This book is
intended for those who are already practising Chinese herbal medicine,
acupuncture and Chinese massage therapy and are somewhat familiar with the
theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Pediatricians of both
Chinese and Western medicine, and acupuncture and massage practitioners will
find this book a highly useful reference text.
December 1988
Nanjing College of Traditional
Chinese medicine
The Compilers
CONTENTS
Part One
Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese
Pediatrics
Chapter I Characteristics of Children's
physiology and Pathology
1. Physiological Characteristics
A. Deficiency of the Zang -Fu organs
and the immaturity of the body and its functions
B. Vitality and rapid growth
2. Pathological Characteristics
A. Susceptibility to illnesses, which
develop and change rapidly
B. Quick recovery of health due to
cleanness of Zang Qi and rapid response to treatment
Chapter II General Description of the
Four Diagnostic methods
1. Inspection
A. Observation of the expression and
complexion
B. Observation of the appearance and
body movement
C. Observation of the tongue, eye,
mouth, nose, ear and anterior and posterior Yin (external genitalia and anus
respectively)
D. Observation of the skin eruptions
E. Observation of the stool and urine
F. Observation of the capillary vessel
of he index finger
2. Auscultation and Olfaction
A. The cry
B. The breathing
C. The coughing
D. The speech
E. Smells
3. Inquiring
A. Age
B. Present illness
C. Personal history
4. Palpation
A. Feeling the pulse
B. Palpation of certain areas of the
body
Chapter III General Description of
Treatment
1.Characteristics of Prescribing Herbs
for Children
A. Treatment stops in the middle stage
B. Application of suitable forms of
herbs
C. Dosage of Chinese herbs for children
D. Methods of administration
2. Characteristics of Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Treatment for Children
A. Needling at the precise acupuncture
points without needle retention
B. The needling sensation must be
obtained
C. Mastering the needling techniques of
reinforcing the deficiency, reducing the excess, clearing heat and eliminating
cold
D. Commonly used methods of treatment
of pediatric diseases
3. Commonly Used Methods of External
Application of Chinese Herbs
A. Steaming and washing
B. Smearing and painting
C. packing
D. Hot compress
E. Plaster
F. Rubbing and cleaning
G. Sneezing
4. Other Therapies
A. Needling Sifeng (Extra.)
B. Incision
C. Spinal pinch method
D. Cupping
Part Two
Treatment of Diseases
Chapter I Common Diseases
1. coughing
2. Pneumonia
3. Asthma
4. Thrush
5. Vomiting
6. Diarrhea
7. Gan Syndrome (Malnutrition)
8. Convulsion
9. Epilepsy
10. Intestinal Parasites
11. Edema
12. Nocturnal Enuresis
Chapter II Seasonal Diseases
1. The Common Cold
2. Measles
3. Rubella
4. Scarlet Fever
5. Chickenpox
6. Mumps
7. Whooping Cough
8. Diphtheria
9. Epidemic Encephalitis B
10. Infantile Paralysis
11. Epidemic Toxic Dysentery
12. Summer Fever
Chapter III Neonatal Diseases
1. Jaundice of Newborns
2. Erysipelas
3. Tetanus Neonatorum
4. Disorders of the Umbilical Region
5. Sclerema Neonatorum
Appendix: Chinese Massage Therapy for
children
Index of the Selected Recipes ad Patent
Medicines
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