The latest edition of this hugely popular volume continues to provide readers in the West with a clear explanation of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine.
Richly illustrated and fully updated throughout, Foundations of Chinese Medicine retains its careful structure to present the subject systemically, ranging from first principles to diagnosing and managing a wide range of disease states. With AN ACCOMPANYING WEBSITE containing an extensive bank of review and test material, the latest edition of this critical volume has been redesigned to provide a more accessible, up-to-date feel to the content to enhance the reader’s learning experience.
Offering a unique combination of rigorous scholarship and a wealth of clinical experience, Maciocia’s Foundations of Chinese Medicine will be ideal for all students of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as qualified practitioners needing to stay up-to-date with changes in the field.
“For the student or practitioner of Chinese medicine, this is a definitive textbook.” Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015
- 25th Anniversary edition of the Western world’s best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
- The logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts through the 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 over 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts.
- At the end of the chapter, Learning Outcomes points out ‘must-know’ information.
- Case 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
- An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of frequently complex information.
- New Case Histories help ‘bring the subject to life’
- Expanded subject area coverage, including new clinical guidelines and additional acupuncture point combinations
- Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions
- Innovative guidelines aid students in learning Chinese medical patterns.
