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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine:
A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: 
by Giovanni Maciocia
Description
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.
Key Features
- The actions and functions of acupuncture points are thoroughly discussed, both from the classics and from the author's own experience.
- English style and terminology makes material easy to follow.
- Comprehensive text contains everything students need for a complete introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
- Theory is combined with an in-depth acupuncture section.
- Concepts are clearly explained, including those that are complex and obscure material.
- Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points.
- Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine.
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New to this Edition
- New larger, two-color format and reader-friendly design emphasize essential facts and make it easier to navigate the text.
- More photos added to a color-plate section provide valuable supplemental information for diagnosis.
- Enlarged illustrations in the acupuncture sections clearly show point numbers and names.
Additional illustrations, tables and diagrams make the information easier for students to learn and memorize.
- The size of Chinese characters has been increased so they are legible and easier to interpret.
- Chapter opening summaries and summaries of key points at the end of each chapter point out must-know information.
- Icons to make it easier to locate desired sections of information.
- 50 more acupuncture points are covered in this edition, reflecting the broad scope of current practice.
- More patterns are included, and combined patterns have been added to the individual pattern chapters.
- More information is provided on pathological processes, relative weighting of symptoms, and identification of patterns.
- More cases studies and case histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing theory to life in a realistic context.
- Pinyin equivalents are included in the main text to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated.
- An accompanying CD-ROM provides self-testing questions and answers to help students check their understanding of material.
- The glossary has been expanded to include more terms and their origins from translation.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Theory.
Yin-Yang..The 5 Elements. The Vital Substances. The Transformation Of Qi.
Part 2: The Functions Of The Internal Organs. Introduction.
Section 1: Functions Of The Yin Organs.
Functions Of The Heart. Functions Of The Liver. Functions Of The Lungs. Functions Of The Spleen. Functions Of The Kidneys. Functions Of The Pericardium. Yin Organ Interrelationships.
Section 2: Functions Of The Yang Organs Introduction. Functions Of The Stomach. Functions Of The Small Intestine. Functions Of The Large Intestine. Functions Of The Gall Bladder. Functions Of The Bladder. Functions Of The Triple Burner.
Section 3: Functions Of The 6 Extraordinary Yang Organs. Introduction. The Uterus - Brain - Marrow - Bones - Blood Vessels - Gall Bladder.
Part 3: The Causes Of Disease.
Internal Causes Of Disease. External Causes Of Disease. Miscellaneous Causes Of Disease.
Part 4: Diagnosis.
Diagnosis By Observation. Diagnosis By Interrogation. Diagnosis By Palpation. Diagnosis By Hearing And Smelling.
Part 5: Pathology.
The Pathology Of Full And Empty Conditions. The Pathology Of Yin-Yang Imbalance. Pathology Of Qi Mechanism.
Part 6: Identification Of Patterns.
Section 1: Identification Of Patterns According To The 8 Principles And Qi-Blood-Body Fluids. Identification Of Patterns According To The 8 Principles. Identification Of Patterns According To Qi-Blood-Body Fluids.
Section 2: Identification Of Patterns According To The Internal Organs. Introduction To Section 2. Heart Patterns. Pericardium Patterns. Liver Patterns
Lung Patterns. Spleen Patterns. Kidney Patterns. Stomach Patterns. Small Intestine Patterns. Large Intestine Patterns. Gall-Bladder Patterns. Bladder Patterns.
Section 3: Identification Of Patterns According To Pathogenic Factors
Identification Of Patterns According To Pathogenic Factors. Identification Of Patterns According To The 6 Stages. Identification Of Patterns According To The 4 Levels. Identification Of Patterns According To 3 Burners.
Section 4: Identification Of Patterns According To The 12 Channels, 8 Extraordinary Vessels And The 5 Elements
Identification Of Patterns According To The 12 Channels. Identification Of Patterns According To The 8 Extraordinary Vessels. Identification Of Patterns According To The 5 Elements.
Part 7: The Acupuncture Points.
Section 1: Categories Of Points. The Five Transporting Points. Other Categories Of Points. The Extraordinary Vessels.
Section 2: The Function Of The Points. Introduction. Lung Channel. Large Intestine Channel. Stomach Channel. Spleen Channel. Heart Channel. Small Intestine Channel. Bladder Channel. Kidney Channel. Pericardium Channel. Triple Burner Channel. Gall-Bladder Channel. Liver Channel. Directing Vessel. Governing Vessel. Extra Points.
Part 8: Principles Of Treatment.
Principles And Strategies Of Treatment. Principles Of Combination Of Points.
Prescriptions. Glossary Of Chinese Terms. Bibliography. Appendix 1: Dynasties Of China