Pattern Analysis: Identification of Patterns according to Internal Organs

by Shripad Chodankar, Rumi Beramji (Foreword), C. Indrapala (Foreword)

This book has a Classical approach which help students and practitioners to gain in-depth knowledge of Identification of patterns. The pattern is a condition of imbalance caused by particular pathogen, manifesting into particular symptoms. Pattern indicates the process of identifying the basic disharmony that underlies all clinical manifestations. This is the essence of Chinese medical diagnosis and pathology. As per TCM philosophy, the disease condition is the result of the imbalance in Yin and Yang due to pathogens viz. wind, heat, humidity, dryness, coldness entering into the body externally or developed in the body internally causing the imbalance in “Vital substances” of the body viz. Qi, Blood, Body Fluids and Essence. All different possible combination of patterns pertaining to respective organs are discussed in detail along with the tongue and pulse diagnosis, treatment protocols and treatment procedures. In the treatment protocol the role of individual point is also discussed. It is also supported with pathology of the pattern i.e. how these imbalance conditions manifest in different location of the body. In etiology, the causes of imbalances are discussed. Here the scope of causes is very wide that includes not only the pathological conditions but also the diet, life style, emotions etc. At the end of each chapter the summary of patterns is given for ready reference and comparative study. Also there is a section named “Points to Remember”, which highlights important point relating to respective organ.

538 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2019