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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text
This highly successful textbook covers the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application of theory in the context of Western clinical practice. The new edition features new and updated material plus an accompanying website containing over 650 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.
25th Anniversary edition of the Western world’s best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points
Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences
Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the ‘Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine’ (Nei Jing) and the ‘Classic of Difficulties’ (Nan Jing)
Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated
Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out ‘must-know’ information
A helpful colour-plate section provides valuable information for diagnosis
Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from translation
Additional Appendices list Prescriptions, Bibliography and Chinese Chronology
Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading subject matter experts An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of frequently complex information
New Case Histories help ‘bring the subject to life’
Expanded subject area coverage including new clinical guidelines and additional acupuncture point combinations
Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions
Innovative guidelines aid students learning Chinese Medicine patterns
25th Anniversary edition of the Western world’s best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points
Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences
Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the ‘Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine’ (Nei Jing) and the ‘Classic of Difficulties’ (Nan Jing)
Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated
Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out ‘must-know’ information
A helpful colour-plate section provides valuable information for diagnosis
Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from translation
Additional Appendices list Prescriptions, Bibliography and Chinese Chronology
Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading subject matter experts An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of frequently complex information
New Case Histories help ‘bring the subject to life’
Expanded subject area coverage including new clinical guidelines and additional acupuncture point combinations
Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions
Innovative guidelines aid students learning Chinese Medicine patterns
1253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2011
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December 30, 2018
This is a clear and concise textbook for the basics for Chinese medicine. It is a tome - heavy and thick. We have been using this textbook for the three years of school and it takes a while to get through. This is also one of the books for the NACCOM exam that they can choose anything in the book on the exam so it's important to know this cover to cover. I will be reading this text again this year readying myself for the NACCOM exam.
This has Yin/Yang theory, 8 principles, 5 elements, 8 extraordinary vessels, and divergent and Luo vessels in addition to much more information. There are nice text boxes that have the important information on that page, nice charts and graphs and nice diagrams in the body.
It is an excellent textbook.
This has Yin/Yang theory, 8 principles, 5 elements, 8 extraordinary vessels, and divergent and Luo vessels in addition to much more information. There are nice text boxes that have the important information on that page, nice charts and graphs and nice diagrams in the body.
It is an excellent textbook.
October 10, 2022
I actually read a hardcover of this book and it was a great experience. I'm not a TCM student but there are universities in Europe which use this book as manual. It really contains comprehensive information and it's filled with images to aid the reader for a deeper understanding of the subject. At the end you will have quite vaste information on how the body works and why from a TCM perspective. For further learning there are other books from the same author.
April 10, 2024
I have an older version of this book that I purchased and originally read when I was a TCM student. It is very good, but not the best place to start if you are new to Chinese Medicine. I recommend reading the chapters slowly and thinking about what is covered. I am currently re-reading some of the chapters years later.
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