The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, 3rd Edition
- 25th Anniversary edition of the Western world's best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
- Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points
- Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences
- Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' (Nei Jing) and the 'Classic of Difficulties' (Nan Jing)
- Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated
- Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
- End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out 'must-know' information
- A helpful colour-plate section provides valuable information for diagnosis
- Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
- An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from translation
- Additional Appendices list Prescriptions, Bibliography and Chinese Chronology
- Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading subject matter experts
This highly successful textbook covers the basic 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 the context of Western clinical practice. The new edition features new and updated material plus an accompanying website containing over 650 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.
特徴
- 25th Anniversary edition of the Western world's best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
- Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points
- Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences
- Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' (Nei Jing) and the 'Classic of Difficulties' (Nan Jing)
- Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated
- Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
- End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out 'must-know' information
- A helpful colour-plate section provides valuable information for diagnosis
- Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
- An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from translation
- Additional Appendices list Prescriptions, Bibliography and Chinese Chronology
- Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading subject matter experts
| ISBN | 9780702066313 |
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| 発行形態 | Ebook |
| Publication Date | 2015 |
| Author Information | By Giovanni Maciocia, CAc(Nanjing), Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist, UK; Visiting Professor, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. |
| Table of Content | 1 Yin - Yang 2 The Five Elements 3 The Vital Substances 4 The Transformation of Qi 5 The Functions of the Internal Organs 6 The Functions of the Heart 7 The Functions of the Liver 8 The Functions of the Lungs 9 The Functions of the Spleen 10 The Functions of the Kidneys 11 The Functions of the Pericardium 12 Yin Organ Interrelationships 13 The Functions of the Stomach 14 The Functions of the Small Intestine 15 The Functions of the Large Intestine 16 Functions of the Gall Bladder 17 The Functions of the Bladder 18 The Functions of the Triple Burner 19 The Functions of the Six Extraordinary Yang Organs (The Four Seas) 20 Internal Causes of Disease 21 External Causes of Disease 22 Miscellaneous Causes of Disease 23 Diagnosis by Observation 24 Diagnosis by Interrogation 25 Diagnosis by Palpation 26 Diagnosis by Hearing and Smelling 27 The Pathology of Full and Empty Conditions 28 The Pathology of Yin-Yang Imbalance 29 Pathology of the Qi Mechanism 30 Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Principles 31 Identification of Patterns According to Qi-Blood-Body Fluids 32 Heart Patterns 33 Pericardium Patterns 34 Liver Patterns 35 Lung Patterns 36 Spleen Patterns 37 Kidney Patterns 38 Stomach Patterns 39 Small Intestine Patterns 40 Large Intestine Patterns 41 Gall-Bladder Patterns 42 Bladder Patterns 43 Identification of Patterns According to Pathogenic Factors 44 Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages 45 Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels 46 Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners 47 Identification of Patterns According to the 12 Channels 48 Identification of Patterns to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 49 Identification of Patterns According to the Five Elements 50 The Five Transporting Points (Shu Points) 51 The Functions of Specific Categories of Points 52 The 8 Extraordinary Vessels: Introduction 53 The 8 Extraordinary Vessels 54 Lung Channel 55 Large Intestine Channel 56 Stomach Channel 57 Spleen Channel 58 Heart Channel 59 Small Intestine Channel 60 Bladder Channel 61 Kidney Channel 62 Pericardium Channel 63 Triple Burner Channel 64 Gall-Bladder Channel 65 Liver Channel 66 Directing Vessel (Ren Mai) 67 Governing Vessel 68 Extra Points 69 Principles of Treatment 70 Principles of Combination Points |
| 発行日 | 11-05-2015 |
| deltacomm1code | Electronic Book |
