Foundations of Chinese Medicine, 2nd edition

This is a new edition of the most successful Chinese medicine textbook ever published in the English language. The book covers the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of the 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 includes additional new material, as well as revised chapters, as detailed below. In particular, 50 more acupuncture points are discussed, and further patterns (as well as some combined patterns) have been added. More case studies and case histories have been included, and pinyin equivalents have been added to key terms.

Additional information is given on pathological processes and factors; principles of point prescribing; diagnosis, especially pulse diagnosis; the relative weighting of symptoms; identification of patterns according to the Four Levels and the Three Burners; channel theory; Warm and Cold disease; and vital substances. The glossary has been considerably expanded.

In addition, the text presentation has been redesigned to make it even easier and clearer for students to navigate around the chapters. A second colour has been introduced, and more drawings, diagrams and tables now supplement the text. Summaries are included at the beginning and end of each chapter, and icons have been added to support the clarity of the text.

A CD-ROM is also included with the book, and it contains over 750 self-testing questions in a variety of formats. The students have the option to be marked electronically on their answers. Also included are 65 full colour surface anatomy images as an additional resource.

Features

New edition of one of the most successful Chinese Medicine textbooks in the English Language written by Giovanni Maciocia who is recognized as one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine
Contains all that a student requires for an introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The text builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points. The logical sequential order builds the material clearly for the student.
Includes 50 new points, more patterns, more case studies and case histories
New modern and attractive 2-colour design ensures the book is easier to access and navigate, through the inclusion of summaries, icons and a more open page design
Additional illustrations, tables and diagrams help to support the text and make the information easier for students to learn and memorise
Includes CD-ROM with over 750 self-testing questions and 65 4-colour surface anatomy images

What's New

50 new points, more patterns (combined patterns added to the individual pattern chapters and more information on the identification of patterns according to pathogenic factors)
Many chapters revised and expanded throughout
More case studies and case histories to support the text - applies theory to diagnosis and treatment
Pinyin equivalents have been added to key terms to make immediately obvious which original term is being translated
Glossary has been considerably expanded
Attractive new and modern 2-colour design ensures the book is even easier to access and navigate
More illustrations and tables now supplement the text Includes a CD-ROM with over 750 self-testing questions in a variety of formats that can be self marked. Also includes 65 surface anatomy images are included as an excellent ancillary for the student

Contents

Part 1: General Theory. Introduction. 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.
Introduction. 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.
Introduction. Internal Causes Of Disease. External Causes Of Disease. Miscellaneous Causes Of Disease.
Part 4: Diagnosis. Introduction. Diagnosis By Observation. Diagnosis By Interrogation. Diagnosis By Palpation. Diagnosis By Hearing And Smelling.

Part 5: Pathology. Introduction. The Pathology Of Full And Empty Conditions. The Pathology Of Yin-Yang Imbalance. Pathology Of Qi Mechanism.

Part 6: Identification Of Patterns. Introduction.
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