Atlas of Chinese Tongue Diagnosis Volume 2

This second volume of Atlas of Chinese Tongue Diagnosis works seamlessly with the first to facilitate the connection between the theory of tongue diagnosis and the reality of practice in the clinic. As in the first volume, the case histories and related photographs are organized around the various disharmonies of the organs. Here, however, the tongue signs are evaluated in the broader context of the other symptoms and clinical findings -- including the vitality and constitution of the patient -- to reveal the actual process of diagnosis and formulation of a treatment strategy in each case. This provides a true picture of how tongue diagnosis is integrated into the whole of diagnosis and treatment.

This atlas contains over 320 color photographs of tongues seen in a Western clinic. The photographs provide a graphic representation of a wide variety of common disorders. Each photograph is accompanied by a description of the significant features of the tongue, the corresponding Chinese diagnosis for each such feature, accompanying symptoms, Western diagnosis, and pertinent background information.

Altogether, one-hundred and ten individual case histories are considered. By analyzing several different case histories related to a particular organ system, the diagnostic procedures and treatment strategies become clearer and more realistic to the student and practitioner.

The analysis of these case histories is based on nearly twenty-five years of clinical practice, and reflects the author’s approach to learning: “I believe in the importance of a discussion that clearly narrates the steps used to formulate treatment strategies, and that allows practitioners to share their findings. I have found that this process increases and improves the awareness of the participants by helping them synthesize all the signs and symptoms while incorporating the ‘nature’ of the patient in the formulation.”

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Spleen

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Kidneys

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Stomach

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Lungs

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Heart

Tongue Signs Associated with Disharmonies of the Liver

Tongue Signs Associated with Blood Stasis

Tongue Signs Associated with Heat

Changes in the Tongue Following Treatment

Together with taking the pulse, observing the tongue forms an integral part of the "examination" which is needed to make a Chinese medical diagnosis. This Color Atlas is concise and to the point. The first half explains individual tongue characteristics and the second half combines these characteristics in real case studies, thus deepening the reader's understanding of tongue diagnosis. The clea... Read More...

Tongue diagnosis is a vital instrument used in Chinese medicine both for assessing the current health of a patient and providing a basis for prognosis. It also informs the practitioner about the underlying strength or weakness of the patient’s constitution. This atlas contains over 320 color photographs of tongues seen in a Western clinic. The photographs provide a graphic representation of a wi... Read More...