This comprehensive and scholarly work presents an explanation of the theories of Chinese Medicine in relation to clinical practice, as well as information on creative adaptation of Chinese Medicine theory to Western clinical conditions. The author combines scholarship with a readable style and well-structured content that can be read through or used as an easy clinical reference. By including the clinical use of over 200 acupuncture points and discussing many previously neglected aspects of Chinese Medicine, this is the most-detailed and comprehensive textbook of Chinese Medicine available in English!
<li>No other English language text combines the depth and detail with practical application </li>The author combines scholarship with a readable style and a well-structured text that can be read through or dipped into" for easy reference <li>The most-detailed and comprehensive textbook of Chinese medicine available in English </li>Written by an author with long clinical experience whose knowledge of Chinese has enabled him to study in China and to read widely the original Chinese texts - not translations <li>The author is well-known internationally, particularly in Europe, the UK, and the USA "</li>

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Maciocia CAc(Nanjing), Giovanni

Alternative Medicine

Churchill/Livingstone

A foremost Western expert on Chinese Medicine demonstrates how acupuncture and Chinese herbs are used in everyday clinical practice. He integrates extensive research with abundant direct clinical experience.
<li>Companion volume to successful text 'The Foundations of Chinese Medicine' </li>Well-known and highly respected author <li>Practical application of theory - makes text relevant to Western practitioners and students </li>Covers 34 common diseases <li>Includes in each case: aetiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment, and prognosis</li>

The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Written by Giovanni Maciocia, probably the most respected Western TCM practitioner and author of TCM texts, this is the most comprehensive test of its kind in the English language. It covers the principles of diseases related to obstetrics and gynecology in TCM and offers a full, clear and detailed exploration of this area. The text adapts Traditional Chinese gynecology to Western conditions and patients, reflected in over 100 case histories.
<li>Comprehensive coverage of a popular area in Traditional Chinese Medicine </li>Clear accounts of the aetiology and pathology of women's disorders in traditional chinese medicine, in-depth discussion of 64 O &amp; G conditions <li>Diagnostic signs and symptoms explored in full </li>Full coverage of treatment principles and actual suggested treatments, including acupuncture, herbs, patent remedies, and prognosis <li>Over 100 detailed case histories </li> Includes a chapter on acupuncture in childbirth written by experienced midwives <li>A long-awaited text from a major international author on a subject area which is as yet scantily covered in existing texts</li>

Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chinese Medicine

Easily accessible and heavily illustrated, this complete guide to diagnosis in Chinese Medicine places an emphasis on "real world" issues. Focusing on clear interpretations of signs and symptoms, it addresses the practice beyond the theory and leads readers through both basic and sophisticated levels of diagnostic interpretation. Since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on a subtle appraisal of a patient's disharmony, many factors beyond traditional Western symptoms are considered, including a patient's voice, the absence of thirst, feeling hot or cold, the patient's smell, tone of voice, and glitter of eyes. This practical resource helps readers carefully interpret of a range of nuances.
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<li>Provides a clinical understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine</li>
<li>Offers an unparalleled depth of information that is meticulously cross-referenced</li>
<li>Includes all the signs and symptoms, however subtle, that a modern patient may present in the clinic</li>
<li>Provides clinical experience and understanding from a leader in the field of Chinese medicine</li>
<li>Clearly outlines the decision-making options in key situations to help readers through the most challenging topics</li>
<li>Logically organized so readers can quickly find the information they need in clinical situations</li>
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Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

This successful Chinese medicine textbook covers the 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 a Western practice context. The new edition features new and updated material, including discussion of 50 additional acupuncture points and more patterns. A redesigned layout complements the accessible writing style and makes the material even easier to follow. Plus, an accompanying CD-ROM contains over 750 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.
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<li> The actions and functions of acupuncture points are thoroughly discussed, both from the classics and from the author's own experience.</li>
<li> English style and terminology makes material easy to follow.</li>
<li> Comprehensive text contains everything students need for a complete introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. </li>
<li> Theory is combined with an in-depth acupuncture section.</li>
<li> Concepts are clearly explained, including those that are complex and obscure material. </li>
<li> Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points.</li>
<li> Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine.</li>
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<li> New larger, two-color format and reader-friendly design emphasize essential facts and make it easier to navigate the text.</li>
<li> More photos added to a color-plate section provide valuable supplemental information for diagnosis.</li>
<li> Enlarged illustrations in the acupuncture sections clearly show point numbers and names.</li>
<li> Additional illustrations, tables and diagrams make the information easier for students to learn and memorize.</li>
<li> The size of Chinese characters has been increased so they are legible and easier to interpret.</li>
<li> Chapter opening summaries and summaries of key points at the end of each chapter point out must-know information.</li>
<li> Icons to make it easier to locate desired sections of information.</li>
<li> 50 more acupuncture points are covered in this edition, reflecting the broad scope of current practice.</li>
<li> More patterns are included, and combined patterns have been added to the individual pattern chapters.</li>
<li> More information is provided on pathological processes, relative weighting of symptoms, and identification of patterns.</li>
<li> More cases studies and case histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing theory to life in a realistic context. </li>
<li> Pinyin equivalents are included in the main text to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated.</li>
<li> An accompanying CD-ROM provides self-testing questions and answers to help students check their understanding of material.</li>
<li> The glossary has been expanded to include more terms and their origins from translation.</li>
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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition

The 2nd edition of The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.

One of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers in the West, Giovanni Maciocia, illuminates and examines the art of traditional Chinese acupuncture with this in-depth look at the secondary channels and other key structures encompassing the human body in Chinese anatomy. This book describes in detail the pathways, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the Luo, Muscle, and Divergent secondary channels, as well as other key structures such as the Cou Li and Huang membranes, and gives a thorough, clear overview of subjects poorly understood and incompletely covered in other English language texts. Over one third of the book is dedicated to the Eight Extraordinary Channels, providing the reader with the most in-depth information available in the English language. Drawing on his broad clinical experience, the author covers the energetic physiology, pathology and points by body area, providing ease of access for both the student and practitioner of acupuncture. The Channels of Acupuncture presents comprehensive and clear information on an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine.
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<li>Covers key channels not thoroughly discussed in other texts, giving all students and practitioners detailed and clear material to guide them in their practice of acupuncture.</li>
<li>Offers new information and insight on other key body structures in Chinese medicine including extraordinary vessels as well as the Cou Li and Huang membranes.</li>
<li>Clear illustrations depict the exact channel pathways, diminishing any confusion about their location.</li>
<li>Case histories and research from Giovanni Maciocia present a wide range of experiences and examples of clinical practice and study.</li>
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The Channels of Acupuncture: The Channels of Acupuncture

This outstanding CD-ROM is destined to become the definitive electronic reference source on the application of Traditional Chinese Medical theory to specific diseases. It features state-of-the-art searching capabilities that provide quick access to any topic covered in Giovanni Maciocia's hallmark text, THE PRACTICE OF CHINESE MEDICINE. The CD contains the entire contents of the book, which has already established itself as the most thoroughly clinical reference work ever published in the West about this subject.

The Practice of Chinese Medicine CD-ROM: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

THE CHANNELS OF ACUPUNCTURE CARDS is a set of 109 2-color cards designed to allow students and practitioners to test themselves on their knowledge of the channels and extraordinary vessels of acupuncture. Color illustrations from The Channels of Acupuncture text provide unparalleled images of the channels, giving the user a key visual impression. Each channel illustration displays the pathways of the channel and the reverse of each card provides concise descriptions of the channel pathways. Additional cards illustrate the pathology of each channel, especially for the eight extra meridians. Unparalleled information on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels gives visual and descriptive details on the pathology of the channels commonly seen in clinic.
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<li>Perfect review tool for both students and practitioners, providing a quick method of study and reference.</li>
<li>Clear illustrations depict the exact channel pathways, diminishing any confusion about their location.</li>
<li>Handy card format provides easy access to frequently sought information.</li>
<li>Comes in a convenient spiral-bound format with a protective sleeve.</li>
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The Channels of Acupuncture Cards: Clinical Use of the Secondary Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels

New edition of the most comprehensive Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology textbook in the English language World-renowned author and teacher Giovanni Maciocia gives a clear, detailed explanation of the physiology, pathology and aetiology of women's disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and adapts these to Western conditions and patients. Seventy gynecological conditions are discussed in detail with consideration given to differentiation between conditions, the advised treatment using acupuncture and herbs, prevention and prognosis. Guidelines on lifestyle and use of the eight Extraordinary Vessels are provided, with case studies allowing easy application of theory to practice throughout. New for this edition: New attractive two-colour layout with book marks to ease navigation Endometriosis and its treatment now included and fully covered in a new chapter Infertility chapter includes recent research highlighting factors in infertility All prescriptions now removed from the text and attractively presented in three appendices: Patient Remedies, Prescriptions and Three Treasure Remedies "Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine is a paradigmatic work. It is tempered with reverence and innovation, meticulous archival attention and detailed modern clinical insight. When future generations look back at this workâ€¦they will find not only knowledge and wisdom but also reasons for inspiration and awe." From the Foreword to the first edition by Ted J. Kaptchuk, Associate Director, Centre for Alternative Medicine Research, Beth Israel Hospital; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard medical School, Boston, USA.• Physiology and pathology of women’s disorders in Chinese medicine • Aetiology and diagnosis of women’s disorders • Differentiation and treatment – including acupuncture, herbs and patent remedies – of 64 gynecological conditions • Prevention and prognosis for each disease • Approximately 100 case histories from the author’s own practice • A detailed discussion of the use of the eight extraordinary vessels in gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine

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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists

The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chinese Medicine

Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition

The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

The Channels of Acupuncture: The Channels of Acupuncture

The Practice of Chinese Medicine CD-ROM: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

The Channels of Acupuncture Cards: Clinical Use of the Secondary Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels

Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine