Book Synopsis This book uses simple language to explain the essence of Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage), a monumental ancient medical classic, paired with cases the author encountered during years of practicing Chinese medicine, allowing readers to understand the melding of theory and practice and philosophical views of nature and life. The authors concise writing style leads readers to the core of Chinese medicine. Review Quotes Fifteen years after its initial publication, it is more than time to bring this seminal work to Western readers.--Heiner Fruehauf, National College of Natural Medicine About the Author Liu Lihong is professor at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China. Gabriel Weiss is naturopathic doctorate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM). Henry A. Buchtel is an acupuncturist and herbalist. Sabine Wilms teaches at the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine. Heiner Fruehauf is founding professor of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, NCNM.