Foundations of Chinese Medicine

From the internationally acclaimed practitioner, Giovanni Maciocia, comes a first-class textbook that explains the application of the theory of Chinese medicine to Western medical practice. It emphasises Western types of diseases and patients.

FEATURES:
No other English language text combines the depth and detail with practical application
The author combines scholarship with a readable style and a well-structured text that can be read through or dipped into" for easy reference
The most-detailed and comprehensive textbook of Chinese medicine available in English
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
The author is well-known internationally, particularly in Europe, the UK, and the USA "

Contents:
Yin-Yang. The 5 Phases (Or 5 Elements"). The Nature and Function of Qi, Blood, Body Fluids. The Functions of the Internal Organs. The Causes of Diseases. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the 8 Principles. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Internal Organs. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Channels. Principles of Treatment. The Various Classifications of Points. The Action of the Points. Appendix: Differentiation of Symptoms According to 6 Channels, 4 Levels, 3 Burners"