Amazon.com description: Product Description: For those who are new to the concept of Chinese medicine, understanding the basic principles behind this ancient system of healing can be quite difficult. This interesting and comprehensive introductory book is filled with colored illustrations to help the beginning student to grasp the foundations of the theory of Chinese medicine. This book also describes the origins and vast history of Chinese medicine. It also introduces the basics of physiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, acupuncture, herbal medicine and disease prevention. People of all ages and walks of life will find it an enjoyable and worthwhile read. This book is intended for patients and other non-practitioners. Chinese (simplified characters) and English text