Although Traditional Chinese Medicine may not be the primary intervention in cardiology and pulmonology, many functional cardiac and pulmonary disorders can significantly benefit from acupuncture and pharmacopoeia.

The 20 clinical conditions detailed in this volume represent situations likely to respond favorably to acupuncture treatment or herbal formulas, most often in conjunction with Western medical care.

A theoretical introduction precedes the detailed analysis of each condition using synoptic tables covering characteristic syndromes, etiopathogenesis, symptoms, pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, treatment principles, point selection, and Chinese herbal prescriptions.