This is the first illustrated book ever published in English about the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It covers the theories of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, the basic theories of TCM, doctrine of visceral manifestations, the basic concepts of qi, blood and body fluid, pathogenic factors in TCM, treatment based on syndrome differentiation, and eight therapeutic methods in Chinese medicine. It is concise, yet vivid, and easy to comprehend. Filled with hundreds of lively illustrations, Zhou Chuncai, the author and the illustrator, introduces the subject systematically, comprehensively and enjoyably, guiding the reader step by step through the enigmatic world of TCM.