title: Oriental medicine: an introduction.
abstract: This article covers introductory concepts regarding Oriental medicine, its historical context, yin and yang principles, and Five-Phase theory. It discusses organ theory, patient examination, diagnosis, the meridian network system, and treatment modalities such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, giving a brief overview of the different acupuncture and Oriental medical styles practiced in the United States. Included also are helpful tables, graphs, and photographs to provide a better visual context for Oriental medicine.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ehling
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal