Chapter I - General introduction
Definition and nomenclature 1
General etiopathogenesis 2
Clinical classification of Three Bi Stage (San Bi) according to etiology 4
Etiopathogenesis of Heat-Bi 5
Pre-existing Internal Heat 5
Huo-Hua, the mechanism of transformation into Heat 5
Development of Bi-syndrome to the further stages 6
Classification of Bi-syndromes 7
Correspondence with modern medicine 7
Bi-syndrome is not equal to rheumatism 8
Summary

Chapter II- Historical developments of the Rheumatic-Bi Concept 9
A Period before Sui and Tang Dynasties (before 581 A.D.) 9
B. Period during Sui, Tang, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties (581 - 1368 A.D.) 13
C. Period during Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911 A.D.) 15
Summary

Chapter III- Etiology and Pathology of Bi-syndromes 17
I. Etiology 17
A. Exogenous Causes 17
1. Invasion by Wind, Cold, and Dampness 17
2. Invasion by Wind, Dampness, and Heat 17
B. Endogenous Causes 18
1. Overstrain 18
2. Poor constitution 18
II. Pathology 18
A. Chief pathology 18
B. Pathology mainly pertains to Excess in the initial stage 19
C. Affection of the Five Tissues and corresponding Internal Zang Organs in case the Bi--syndrome persists for long 19
Diagram of etiology and pathology of Bi-syndromes 20
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