China Books

This well organized and comprehensive series of books guides the reader through the complexity of clinical practice. These books discuss, in detail, the clinical experience of ancient and modern-day renowned physicians and enables the practitioner to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases. This series has become widely accepted in clinical practice due to its originality and rich content and has become a trademark of standard in the eyes of Chinese and integrative medical practitioners. Revised and re-published in 2004 by PMPH to keep up with the constant development of medical sciences the The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine is now available in English for practitioners all over the world. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease & Miscarriage takes an in depth look at the TCM approach to these conditions. The book covers prognosis, preventive healthcare, clinical experience and traditional approaches as well as integrative medicine and modern research in a refreshingly modern format. (For this item please quote stock ID 27281) ISBN: 9787117080606

Have you ever wondered what anatomical structures the needle is going through when you insert it? Or have you ever thought about how close to the radial artery you get when needling LU-9, tai yuan? This work from Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali will help the reader find answers and reassurance on a wide range of anatomical questions pertaining to acupuncture practice. A concise review of the clinical application of each point is presented in table format and illustrated in more than 200 full colour images. Cross-sections depict precise anatomical structures at and near each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Additional information on auricular and scalp acupoints, techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates, provide a complete overview. Get the full picture on location, needling method, how to attain de qi, anatomical relations, and key clinical indications, for every acupuncture point! (For this item please quote stock ID 27207) ISBN: 9783131412515

At last, the book on Western drugs that OM students and practitioners have been waiting for. Integrated Pharmacology: Combining Modern Pharmacology with Chinese Medicine, by Dr Greg Sperber, gives you basic information about each common class of Western pharmaceuticals. For each category of drug, Dr Sperber gives us the generic names, pronunciation, and registered proprietary versions, an explanation of function, mechanism of action, dosages for adults, children, and the elderly, possible adverse affects, red flags, and the most up-to-the-minute information on specific drug-drug and drug-herb interactions that may affect your patients. Additionally, the book includes: Commentary by Bob Flaws on a three-part system for evaluating Western meds using Chinese medical principles and a Chinese medical analysis of each class of drugs using this three-part system. Over 130 illustrations showing the functions and mechanisms of each type of drug Page-by-page glossary of potentially difficult terms throughout the book A user-friendly design that helps you quickly find the information you need . (For this item please quote stock ID 27360) ISBN: 9781891845413

The Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Correcting the Errors in the Forest of Medicine) is one of the most reprinted books in all of Chinese medicine. Written by Wang Qing-ren in the Qing dynasty, this book is made up of two main parts. The first is Wang's discussion of anatomical errors in the classical literature and his suggested corrections based on his study of cadavers. While these discussions are interesting for their logic, they themselves are not correct. The second part is a discussion of the clinical use of the Zhu Yu Tang (Stasis-expelling Decoction) series of formulas created by Wang. These are some of the most effective and commonly used formulas in Chinese medicine. They include: >Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Mansion of the Blood Stasis-expelling Decoction) >Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Infra-diaphragmatic Stsis-expelling Decoction) >Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Lesser Abdominal Stasis-expelling Decoction) >Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Body Pain Stasis-expelling Decoction) >Tong Qiao Zhu Yu Tang (Orifice-freeing Stasis-expelling Decoction), etc. This is the book that elevated blood stasis to one of the most important disease mechanisms and patterns within Chinese medicine. Wang's original text is reproduced with translations, annotations, and commentaries by a team of two practitioners (one Chinese & one European) and a sinologist. In addition, this book also includes numerous published clinical trails and case histories on the use of Wang's 11 most important formulas. A must-read for anyone interested in blood stasis and its treatment. (For this item please quote stock ID 26977) ISBN: 9781891845390

Giovanni Maciocia, one of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers in the West, illuminates and examines the art of traditional Chinese acupuncture with this in-depth look at the secondary channels and other key structures encompassing the human body in Chinese anatomy.

This book describes in detail the pathways, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the Luo (connecting channels), Muscle, and Divergent secondary channels, as well as other key structures such as the Cou Li and Huang membranes, and gives a thorough, clear overview of subjects poorly understood and incompletely covered in other English language texts. Drawing on his broad clinical experience, the author covers the energetic physiology, pathology and points by body area, providing ease of access for both the student and practitioner of acupuncture. The Channels of Acupuncture presents comprehensive and clear information on an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine.

Features: >Covers key channels not thoroughly discussed in other texts, giving all students and practitioners detailed and clear material to guide them in their practice of acupuncture >Offers new information and insight on other key body structures in Chinese medicine including extraordinary vessels as well as the Cou Li and Huang membranes >Clear illustrations depict the exact channel pathways, diminishing any confusion about their location >Case histories and research from Giovanni Maciocia present a wide range of experiences and examples of clinical practice and study.

Contents:
Part 1: The Channel System >Chapter 1: Concept of 'Channel' in Chinese Medicine >Chapter 2: Morphology and Flow of Qi of Channels >Chapter 3: The Membranes (Huang), Fat Tissue (Gao), The Cavities and Texture (Couli) and the Triple Burner Cavities >Chapter 4: Functions of the Channels in General >Chapter 5: The Channels in Diagnosis

Part 2: Main Channels >Chapter 6: Pathways of the Main Channels >Chapter 7: Channel Symptoms >Chapter 8: Treatment of Main Channels >Chapter 9: The Five Transporting (Shu) Points >Chapter 10: Categories of Points >Chapter 11: The Combination of Acupuncture Points

Part 3: Connecting Channels (Luo Mai) >Chapter 12: Morphology and Pathways of Connecting Channels >Chapter 13: Physiology of the Connecting Channels >Chapter 14: Aetiology and Diagnosis of the Connecting Channels >Chapter 15: Pathology of Connecting Channels >Chapter 16: Treatment of the Connecting Channels

Part 4: Muscle Channels (Jing Jin) >Chapter 17: Morphology and Pathways of the Muscle Channels >Chapter 18: Muscle Channels - Functions and Aetiology >Chapter 19: Pathology and Symptoms of Muscle Channels >Chapter 20: Treatment of Muscle Channels

Part 5: Divergent Channels (Jing Bie)>Chapter 21: Morphology of Divergent Channels >Chapter 22: Functions and Clinical Use of the Divergent Channels

Part 6: Cutaneous Regions>Chapter 23: The 12 Cutaneous Regions

Part 7: Eight Extraordinary Vessels>Chapter 24: The 8 Extraordinary Vessels >Chapter 25: Clinical Use of the Extraordinary Vessels >Chapter 26: Governing Vessel (Du Mai) >Chapter 27: Directing Vessel (Ren Mai) >Chapter 28: Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai) >Chapter 29: Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai) >Chapter 30: Yin Stepping Vessel (Yin Qiao Mai) >Chapter 31: Yang Stepping Vessel (Yang Qiao Mai) >Chapter 32: Combined Yin and Yang Stepping Vessels' Pathology >Chapter 33: Yin Linking Vessel (Yin Wei Mai) >Chapter 34: Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai) >Chapter 35: Combined Yin and Yang Linking Vessels' Pathology >Chapter 36: The Eight Points of the Divine Turtle

Part 8: The Integration of Muscle and Connecting Channels>Chapter 37: Painful Obstruction (Bi) Syndrome (Trauma, Sports Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injury (For this item please quote stock ID 25488) ISBN: 9780443074912

Massage Desk Reference is a collection of information assembled to help massage practitioners to become highly effective in treatment and successful in practice. Extremely popular with students and practitioners, this 458-page clinic reference book is essential for all massage therapist.

MDR includes chapters on:
> Acupressure / Shiatsu
> Swedish and Deep Tissue
> Thai Massage
> Tuina
> Reflexology
> Lymphatic
> Energy Work
> Anatomy
> Pain Patterns
> Qi Gong
> Botanicals
> Exercises
> Food as Medicine
> Drugs
> Western Medicine
> Clinical Practice Aids
> Resources

One third of this book is devoted to Western and Complementary Medicine, which allows the massage therapist to check for drugs, labs, interactions, botanicals, nutrients and supplements. A resource section provides the most up-to-date information for your everyday clinical practice, including insurance providers, suppliers and general health forms for your massage practice.

In practice, a massage therapist already knows the information, but needs a comprehensive but concise reference to refresh his/her memory. Therapists are expected to have clinical knowledge and skills across many fields, and Massage Desk Reference provides the essentials for clinical practice. As a pocket reference, its size makes it streamlined and durable. It fits in the palm of your hand that is easy to navigate in a clinical or home setting.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33081) ISBN: 9780981563121

Gynaecology Revisited, written for practitioners and advanced students of Chinese medicine, responds to the need for the modern practitioner of Chinese medicine to understand contemporary Western approaches to gynaecology and obstetrics. The book describes disorders in gynaecology and obstetrics according to traditional Chinese medicine, by presenting the main patterns and pathomechanism with a guiding formula for each. The formulae contain essential modifications for each disorder and variable modifications for individual clients. The book also co-describes and explains the contemporary view of each disorder so that practitioners are able to refine treatment protocols and understand what the contemporary treatment options are. FEATURES · Detailed description of anatomy, physiology and pathology · Formula names in Pinyin and characters; herb names in pinyin · Appendix with diagnostic charts and tables and acupuncture point selections (For this item please quote stock ID 26455) ISBN: 9780729538589

Regulation of Chinese patent medicines in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration means that Australia is now at the forefront of quality control and is the benchmark by which other countries assess the best patents available.

Patent medicines have had a dubious reputation until now. Dogged by talk of contamination and endangered species, the Chinese medicine profession has been confronted with serious ethical issues. In addition, vagaries in labelling mean listed indications are often incorrect or in a confusing Chinglish hybrid, further muddying the waters.

Recent changes in government regulation and the testing of over 600 patents by the California Department of Health have significantly changed the industry. Significant change is also happening in China, where standards and industry regulation and technology are rapidly improving.

We now have, for the first time, a clear reference guide to the best patents available, and how to use them to maximum clinical advantage.

This new and substantially revised edition of The Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, written by experienced practitioners, represents a significant addition to the professional Chinese medicine literature. While specifically targeted at an Australian audience, listing all the 'over the counter' TGA listed medicines currently available, the text goes further and includes detailed descriptions of GMP quality, classical medicines available in the US and Europe. In total, just over 330 medicines are discussed, making this text a handy reference for standard formulations as well as quality controlled patent medicines.

The handy design, clear layout and practical, clinically oriented text of the The Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines will serve both students and practitioners wanting to access this valuable and essential resource.

Included in this volume:
>A new user-friendly format with patents organised into common clinical categories, including gynaecology, digestive, skin, infection & inflammation, men's health and paediatrics
>Indications & new discussions on patent combining drawn from clinical experience
>330 medicines discussed from a clinical point of view, with colour pictures & real indications rather than the restrictive, often misleading indications listed on the packaging
>75 pages of indices make finding the correct medicine easy
>Graphic representations of the correct pattern indentifying features for each medicine
>Extensive glossary of Chinese medicine terminology
>Concise functions of all individual herbs
>Table of possible herb-drug interactions
>Only patent medicine free of contaminants & endangered animal species included

(For this item please quote stock ID 10444) ISBN: 9780646408002

(For this item please quote stock ID 29098) ISBN: 9787117086387

Phytotherapy or herbal medicine is the most important therapy within Chinese medicine and is being used increasingly in the West. A Materia Medica for Chinese Medicine: plants, minerals and animal products describes 400 of the most important plants, minerals and animal substances used as treatments by Chinese medical practitioners. The items included have been selected according to their degree of clinical relevance.

Each remedy is clearly described and illustrated on two facing pages, making this an easily accessible reference for both students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine. The clearly laid out text presents the following details for each herb or substance included:

> a detailed description of the characteristic features
> indictions for safe use
> medicinal and toxic effects
> possible combinations with other substances
> full-colour illustrations, generally two for each substance, showing the detailed characterisitcs of the item described

A Materia Medica for Chinese Medicine has been written by two medically trained doctors who have worked as TCM therapists specializing in the use of Chinese herbs for more than 30 years. Based on their many years of teaching and practice, the book has been carefully compiled and designed to provide a concise and accurate practice-based reference for both students and practitioners.
(For this item please quote stock ID 31150) ISBN: 9780443100949

For the first time ever, a must have 'encyclopedic' reference book for TCM practitioners, authored by Zhang Ping, a pioneer and renowned anti-aging specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine! Learn all you need to know about about TCM facial rejuvenation with Zhang Ping's experienced techniques! This comprehensive handbook for TCM rejuvenation covers the complete guide of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, acupressure, Chinese food therapy, Qi Gong exercises, as well as Gua Sha, Moxa, and Jade Stick message techniques for facial rejuvenation concerns such as wrinkles and sagging of the face, facial discolouration and age spots, dark eye circles and eye bags. The comprehensive diagnosis, point prescriptions, herbal suggestions, food therapy recommendations, acupressure procedures with crystal clear demonstrations, make this book a great value for the student and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 26323) ISBN: 9781599756660

Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine demonstrates how a deeper understanding of the interrelationship between organ and channel theory can lead to more precise diagnoses and better clinical results. This book is a collaboration between Wang Ju-Yi, one of modern China’s most respected scholars, teachers, and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, and his American apprentice and practitioner, Jason Robertson. While most textbooks focus either on the functions of the organs in basic physiology or on the uses of the channels in treatment, this book shows the essential relationships between the two. Theory and practice are connected through a detailed discussion of a channel palpation methodology developed by Dr. Wang, which leads to more precise and effective point selection, location, and technique. Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine was developed during Mr. Robertson’s apprenticeship with Dr. Wang in Beijing, and is presented in a unique and highly readable format that preserves the intimacy of dialogue between apprentice and teacher, with questions and answers, narratives, and case studies. About the author Wang Ju-Yi is a member of the first graduating class of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (1962) and has practiced Chinese medicine for over 45 years. After three decades of seeing patients at the Xuan Wu Hospital of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, Dr. Wang retired to edit the prestigious journal Chinese Acupuncture. He has also been a pioneer in developing a private Chinese medical practice in the quickly changing environment of modern Beijing. Jason D. Robertson is a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (San Francisco). He has lived and worked in China and Taiwan for over eight years. He studied Chinese language at Washington and Lee University, and then completed a post-graduate language program at Taiwan Normal University. Mr. Robertson currently maintains a private practice in Seattle, and is on the faculty of the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 28662) ISBN: 9780939616626

'The new 3rd edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica raises the bar on the practice of herbal medicine in the West. Its commentaries on individual herbs and their combinations provide a wealth of practical information previously unavailable in English. The book is not just informative, it's fun to read' — Charles Chace.

'The 3rd edition sets a new standard of excellence for Chinese herbals. The level of scholarship in this book is a reminder of what is possible through a combination of intellect, integrity, and hard work. A 'must' for the clinic and the classroom' — Craig Mitchell.

The new third edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica is designed to give practitioners the information they need to practice Chinese herbal medicine with greater understanding and confidence. It provides a wealth of new information — more than twice the content of the previous edition — and practical insight into more than 530 of the most commonly used herbs in the Chinese pharmacopoeia.

Drawing from a wide range of sources, both classical and modern, this edition provides an unparalleled perspective and expansive detail that goes far beyond what is available elsewhere to the Western practitioner.

Among its many features:

>Herbs are grouped in chapters by function, with expanded summaries and tables for contrast and comparison. Each herb is identified by its pharmaceutical, pinyin, botanical, and family names, as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English common names.

>Key characteristics are provided at the beginning of each entry, along with dosage, properties, channels entered, and relevant cautions and contraindications. This provides a quick overview of essential information.

>Actions and indications are integrated with important combinations that illustrate the range of an herb’s functions, with references to appropriate formulas. This presents a more three-dimensional picture of how each herb is actually used.

>Expanded commentary offers in-depth analysis and places each herb in its clinical context through rich historical references. The mechanisms of action underlying important combinations, and comparisons with similar herbs, provide a broader context for understanding how the herb can be used with optimal effect.

>A section devoted to nomenclature and preparation describes the most important methods of processing and preparing each herb, and the advantages of each method. It also provides information about other commonly-used names and historical background.

>Safety is an important focus of this edition, with an emphasis on proper herb identification. Issues concerning standardized products, desirable qualities, variants, and adulterants are explained for each herb. There is also extensive information on toxicity, as well as chemical constituents.

>The utility of this book is enhanced by its wide range of appendices, including colour photographs comparing the standard and adulterant forms of over 20 common herbs; tables of herbs that are indicated for specific pathologies of the five yin organs; and extensive cross references of the herbs by taxonomy, pinyin, pharmaceutical name, and other East Asian languages. There are also comprehensive indices of both herbs and formulas, as well as a general index.

The Authors:

Dan Bensky is a graduate of the Macau Institute of Chinese Medicine (1975) and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1982), and holds a Master’s degree in classical Chinese from the University of Washington (1995). He is currently a director of the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine and in private practice. He is medical editor of Eastland Press and co-author of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies.

Steven Clavey is a registered Chinese herbalist and has practiced Chinese medicine in Melbourne, Australia since 1986. He studied modern and classical Chinese at the Mandarin Center of Taiwan Normal University, and received his training in Chinese medicine in Taiwan and at the Zhejiang College of TCM in China. He is the author of Fluid Physiology & Pathology in Chinese Medicine, and editor of The Lantern, a new journal of traditional Chinese medicine from Australia.

Erich Stöger is a pharmacist and holds Master’s degrees in pharmacy (1981) and Chinese studies and anthropology (1990) from the University of Vienna. He studied Chinese at Taiwan Normal University, and since 1989 has translated and published numerous monographs from the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Since 1990 he has been involved in the identification and analysis of Chinese herbs and extracts for a pharmaceutical laboratory in Germany. He also operates a Chinese herb business in Austria.

Andrew Gamble studied Chinese language and literature at Taiwan National University (1965-69) and in the Department of East Asian Culture and Linguistics at the University of Munich, where he also taught Chinese linguistics (1969-72). He is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture (1977) and studied Chinese medicine at the China Medical College in Taichong, Taiwan (1977-81), and is now in private practice.

Contents:

>Preface >Introduction Herbs that Release the Exterior >Herbs that Clear Heat >Downward-Draining Herbs >Herbs that Drain Dampness >Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness >Herbs that Transform Phlegm & Stop Coughing >Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness >Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation >Herbs that Regulate the Qi >Herbs that Regulate the Blood >Herbs that Warm the Interior & Expel Cold >Tonifying Herbs >Herbs that Stabilise & Bind >Substances that Calm the Spirit >Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices >Substances that Extinguish Wind & Stop Tremors >Herbs that Expel Parasites >Substances for Topical Application >Obsolete Substances

>Table 1: Herbs Associated with Pathologies of the Five Yin Organs >Table 2: Summary Table of Herb Actions and Indications

>Appendix 1: Guide to Pronunciation >Appendix 2: Table of Chinese Dynasties >Appendix 3: Glossary >Appendix 4: Sample Photographs: Adulterants & Quality Issues >Appendix 5: Table of Authors >Appendix 6: Historical & Source Text Bibliography >Appendix 7: Translators’ Bibliography >Appendix 8: Cross Reference of Pharmaceutical Names with Previous Edition

>Herb & formula index >Pinyin-pharmaceutical cross reference >English-pharmaceutical cross reference >Japanese-pharmaceutical cross reference >Korean-pharmaceutical cross reference >Botanical, zoological, & mineral index >General index

(For this item please quote stock ID 4405) ISBN: 9780939616428

'This book has the feel of a life's work: it's packed with information essential for anyone seriously investigating the relationship between food and healing' - Yoga Journal.

Completely updated, Healing with Whole Foods is a classic reference for a spectrum of physicians, nutritionists, and therapists, plus an growing worldwide audience of readers who want to improve their health and well-being.

This comprehensive reference work brings together traditional Asian medicine with modern Western research to create the most detailed sourcebook available on planning and preparing an optimal diet.

'I am grateful to Paul Pitchford for updating the classic Healing with Whole Foods. If I could choose one book to recommend to students of the healing arts, this would be the one. Even more important than the wealth of botanical information is Pitchford¹s alignment with spiritual purpose‹to inspire peaceful, balanced diet and life patterns as a viable antidote to stress and dissipation' - Edward Bauman, Ph.D., Director, Partners in Health, Cotati, California.

'This magnificent and highly accessible reference work brings together Western nutritional science and Chinese medicine, with a rare and welcome spiritual sensibility throughout. This book belongs in every household where there is a desire to develop a natural, traditional approach to food and health.' - New Dimensions Radio

Paul Pitchford is a teacher and nutrition researcher at the Heartwood Institute, where he directs the Asian Healing Arts and Integrative Nutrition Program and leads healing retreats. For more than three decades, he has applied the unifying wisdom of Far Eastern thought to the major dietary therapies available in the West to create a new vision of health and nutrition.

Features:
>Clear discussions of nutrition basics & the Chinese healing arts
>A guide to transition from a diet based on animal products to one on whole grains & fresh vegetables
>Coverage of topics from weight loss & digestive problems, to pregnancy & aging
>Detailed 'Regeneration Diets' & herbal treatments for illness, addiction, & other ailments.

(For this item please quote stock ID 19602) ISBN: 9781556434303

Case study literature is widely regarded as one of the most useful tools for education and clinical development in Chinese medicine. However, few English case studies truly illustrate the successes and failures of highly-skilled practitioners, and thus many such books fail to be truly useful in the clinic. By contrast, this text by Jiao Shu-De represents a breakthrough in high-quality case study literature. Dr. Jiao is one of the most well-respected and well-known Chinese medical practitioners of the modern era. His extensive knowledge and profound clinical experience has been an inspiration to generations of modern Chinese students, and his collected works provide tremendous insight into medicinal therapy, formulas, and case-based treatment approaches. As the third and final publication in Dr. Jiao's series, this case study volume provides a fascinating insight into the clinical thought processes of one of the few true modern masters of our time. In this text, he documents a variety of cases that cover nearly every specialty field in Chinese medicine. Each case provides an in-depth patient history, and each patient is diagnosed and treated using the principle of pattern identification to determine treatment. Readers will see Dr. Jiao's analysis as he correlates symptoms, identifies patterns, determines the treatment method, selects and modifies formulas, integrates biomedicine, and tracks the patient's progress. While students will benefit from this case-based approach to education, experienced practitioners will gain new insights from the sophisticated approach that Dr. Jiao utilises. Already a classic in China, this long-awaited text fills a clinical niche that makes it an essential addition to the library of all serious practitioners (For this item please quote stock ID 26363) ISBN: 9780912111889

A distinguished consortium of editors, associate editors, copy editors, draft editors, consultants, research associates and peer reviewers have contributed their expertise to this massive 1,600 page project. As competencies in multiple health care disciplines continue to be raised the need for integrative understandings rise in tandem. This new work expands this aspect with the pharmaceutical effects and clinical research findings to use herbal medicines exclusively or in combination with allopathic medicine. Enhancing the understanding of herbs and herbal formulas from multiple perspective’s, it is a valuable resource for achieving improved patient care and therapeutic outcome.

This work covers not only the traditional usage of Chinese herbal formulas, but also a combined perspective of the pharmacological effects of formulas themselves with clinically relevant research evidence.

Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications is a compendium designed to be used with Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. Both texts have been created for use in the clinic, in the classroom, in research, and to preserve and convey valuable historical information that may yet prove crucial in our future. Written to empower practitioners to become better clinicians, it offers detailed discussion of traditional applications, Chinese therapeutic actions, clinical manifestations, clinical applications, modifications, cautions and/or contraindications, suggested concurrent acupuncture treatments, and a contemporary expansion of clinician training: potential herb-drug interactions. All of these features also serve students and faculty in academic settings. Research professionals and clinicians will find invaluable in vitro information on pharmacological effects and toxicology, and practical in vivo information from clinical and research studies.

Each of the formula monographs discusses the following content sections:
>Dosage / Preparation / Administration
>Chinese Therapeutic Actions
>Clinical Manifestations
>Clinical Applications
>Explanation
>Modifications
>Cautions / Contraindications
>Pharmacological Effects
>Clinical Studies and Research
>Herb-Drug Interaction
>Toxicology
>Related Formulas
>Authors' Comments
>References
>Additional Resources
(For this item please quote stock ID 30329) ISBN: 9780974063577

The Channels of Acupuncture Flash Cards is a set of 90 2-colour cards designed to allow students and practitioners to test themselves on their knowledge of the channels and extraordinary vessels of acupuncture. Colour illustrations from The Channels of Acupuncture text provide unparalleled images of the channels, giving the user a key visual impression. Each channel illustration displays the pathways of the channel and the reverse of each card provides concise descriptions of the channel pathways. Additional cards illustrate the pathology of each channel, especially for the eight extra meridians. The Flash Cards will be useful for students and should also sit nicely in every clinic. Features: >Each 2-colour illustration illustrates the pathways of the channels and the reverse offers a concise description of each >Comes in a convenient wire (spiral) bound format with protective sleeve >A perfect review tool for both students and practitioners Contents: >Main Channel Pathways: Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall-bladder, Liver >Connecting Channels, Muscle Channels, Divergent Channels, 12 Cutaneous regions. Eight Extraordinary Vessels. (For this item please quote stock ID 25602) ISBN: 9780443103797

'What Debra Betts does so skilfully in this book is distil all the knowledge we have available to us from written history into a practical compilation of what has actually worked in practice for her patients. The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth presents entirely practical and usable information in a succinct, simple, and elegant form which is easy to access and in a language which is easy to read' - Jane Lyttleton

Twenty-seven chapters on the treatment of women through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, including >miscarriage
>nausea & vomiting
>heartburn
>constipation
>varicose veins
>haemorrhoids
>vulval varicosities
>urinary tract infections
>fatigue & exhaustion
>musculoskeletal conditions
>anaemia
>insomnia
>anxiety & depression
>vaginal discharge & itching
>itching of the skin
>sinusitis
>hypertension (PIH)
>oedema
>small-for-dates babies
>breech & posterior positions
>prebirth treatments
>induction
>intrauterine death
>labour & delivery
>acupressure in labour
>postnatal treatment
>research
>Western & Chinese dietary advice

Appendices offer full glossaries of both
Western and Chinese medical terminology, full information on the stages of, and medical tests carried out through, pregnancy and fully illustrated guide to location and needling of all points discussed in the text.

Debra Betts has a background in nursing and graduated with a diploma in acupuncture from the London College of Acupuncture in 1989. She returned to New Zealand in 1991 and established a private practice specialising in pregnancy and women's health care. Since 1993 Debra has divided her time between her practice and teaching at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She began teaching acupuncture courses to midwives in 1997.

Read sample chapter (494 kb pdf file): Chapter ">http://www.chinabooks.com.au/Extras/Chapter19.pdf">Chapter 19

Further endorsements:

'Invaluable for those midwives and doctors who are presently studying acupuncture to enhance their practice, whilst at the same time it is essential reading for any acupuncturist who works in the field of pregnancy and childbirth or who comes into contact with childbearing women' - Sharon Yelland, Midwife and Acupuncturist, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth UK

'Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth is a book that is long over due for the acupuncture profession and is destined to become a standard text in acupuncture colleges around the world especially with the interest of practitioners in TCM gynaecology' - Heiko Lade, President New Zealand Registrar of Acupuncturists

'Within each chapter the author has integrated Western Medical diagnosis with a TCM framework, whilst using succinct, manageable language; something I find lacking from several other texts in this subject, and something I welcome within our clinical practice. I welcome texts that provide the clinician with enhancement of patient care and problem solving skills within an evidence base that is effective, relevant and pertinent to current health care. This book provides all these qualities and more' - Jennie Longbottom, Lecturer, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, Coventry University (For this item please quote stock ID 25982) ISBN: 9780951054697

This major, new book is a complete, easily accessed and highly illustrated guide to diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. Emphasis is placed on 'real world' issues and symptoms, and the text focuses on clear interpretations of signs and symptoms - the practice beyond the theory. This book will help lead students and practitioners through basic on to sophisticated levels of diagnostic interpretation. Features: >Provides a clinical understanding of traditional Chinese medicine >Offers an unparalleled depth of information that is meticulously cross referenced >Includes all the signs & symptoms, however subtle, with which a modern patient may present in the clinic >Provides clinical experience & understanding from a leader in the field of Chinese medicine >Clearly outlines the decision making options in key situations to help readers through the most challenging topics >Logically organised so readers can quickly find the information they need in clinical situations >Well illustrated support for practitioner & student alike >Includes 16 page colour plate section Contents >Foreword >Preface >Acknowledgements >Note on the translation of Chinese terms >How to use this book >Index of symptoms & signs Part 1: Diagnosis by observation >Introduction Section 1: Observation of the body, mind & complexion >Observation of the body shape, physique & demeanour >Observation of the Mind, Spirit & emotions >Observation of the complexion colour >Observation of body movements Section 2: Observation of parts of the body >Observation of head, face & hair >Observation of the eyes >Observation of the nose >Observation of lips, mouth, palate, teeth, gums & philtrum >Observation of the ears >Observation of the throat & neck >Observation of the back >Observation of women's breasts >Observation of the heartbeat >Observation of the hands >Observation of the nails >Observation of the chest & abdomen >Observation of the genitalia >Observation of the four limbs >Observation of the legs >Observation of excretions >Observation of the skin >Observation in children Section 3: Tongue diagnosis >Tongue diagnosis >Tongue-body colour >Tongue-body shape >Tongue coating >Tongue images & patterns Part 2: Diagnosis by interrogation >Introduction >Pain >Food & taste >Stools & urine >Thirst & drink >Energy levels >Head >Face >Throat & neck >Body >Chest & abdomen >Limbs >Sleep >Sweating >Ears & eyes >Feeling of cold, feeling of heat & fever >Mental-emotional symptoms >Sexual symptoms >Women's symptoms >Children's symptoms >Diagnosing the causes of disease Part 3: Diagnosis by palpation >Introduction >Pulse diagnosis >Pulse qualities >Palpation of parts of the body >Palpation of channels Part 4: Diagnosis by hearing & smelling >Introduction >Diagnosis by hearing >Diagnosis by smelling Part 5: Symptoms & signs >Introduction Section 1: Symptoms & signs of parts of the body >Head, hair & face >Face colour >Ears >Nose >Throat >Mouth, tongue, palate, teeth, gums, lips, palate & philtrum >Eyes >Neck, shoulders & upper back >Chest >Limbs >Arms >Legs >Lower back >Body >Digestive system & taste >Thirst & drink >Abdomen >Defecation >Urination >Anus >Men's sexual & genital symptoms >Sweating >Skin signs >Emotional symptoms >Mental & emotional symptoms >Mental difficulties >Sleep problems >Feeling of cold, feeling of heat, fever >Voice, speech & sounds Section 2: Gynaecological symptoms & signs >Introduction >Menstrual symptoms >Problems at period time >Problems during pregnancy >Problems after childbirth >Breast signs >Miscellaneous gynaecological symptoms Section 3: Paediatric symptoms & signs >Children's problems Part 6: Identification of patterns >Introduction Section 1: Identification of patterns according to the Internal Organs >Heart >Spleen >Liver >Lungs >Kidneys >Small Intestine >Stomach >Gall-Bladder >Large Intestine >Bladder Section 2: Identification of patterns according to Qi, Blood & Body Fluids >Identification of patterns according to Qi, Blood, Yang & Yin >Identification of patterns according to Body Fluids Section 3: Identification of patterns according to pathogenic factors, Four Levels, Six Stages & Three Burners >Identification of patterns according to pathogenic factors >Identification of patterns according to the Four Levels >Identification of patterns according to the Six Stages >Identification of patterns according to the Three Burners >Residual pathogenic factor Section 4: Identification of patterns according to the Eight Principles, 12 channels, Eight Extraordinary Vessels & Five Elements >Identification of patterns according to the Eight Principles >Identification of patterns according to the 12 channels >Identification of patterns according to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels >Identification of patterns according to the Five Elements Appendices >Appendix 1: Case histories >Appendix 2: Prescriptions >Appendix 3: History of diagnosis in Chinese medicine >Glossary of Chinese terms >Bibliography >Chinese chronology >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 15581) ISBN: 9780443064487

这本书讲述了一位华裔妈妈，和两个女儿、两条狗的故事。
她身为华裔第二代美国移民，以华人家长对子女的高度期待与严格的教养方式来教育2个女儿。在这本书里，蔡美儿坦露了自己抚养两个孩子的心路历程，与孩子“斗智斗勇”的过程。
两个女儿在妈妈的严格管教和倾心培育下，承袭了华人的优秀传统，在学业、音乐等方面都有卓越的表现，在当地被誉为音乐神童。
妙趣横生的家庭故事，激烈的文化冲突，执着付出的华裔妈妈，叛逆聪慧的女儿……使得这个故事引人入胜，又发人深省。 (For this item please quote stock ID 36092) ISBN: 9787508626116

This book is an exceptionally well-illustrated guide to the location and properties of the major channels and acupoints. Whereas most good books on the subject give needle depth and other useful information for the acupuncturist, this book uniquely provides additional information for bodyworkers such as Shiatsu and Tuina therapists. For example, in keeping with normal practice, the location of a point is given as a precise anatomical location and illustrated with a dot, along with alternative locations where relevant. However, this book goes further by delineating the larger area where the point can be activated by pressure, gua sha and other means. In addition, the optimum position for treatment via acupuncture, acupressure and other treatment strategies is given, as treatment positions can vary according to the method of point stimulation. The distribution of sensation resulting from point stimulation is also documented, and differentiated between pressure and needle application where appropriate. This book is produced with the student and conscientious practitioner in mind, with a great deal of care and research into accuracy being achieved. Hence, we expect it to become a landmark text. The price has been kept to a minimum without compromising on any aspect of its quality and production, to ensure its accessibility to students. (For this item please quote stock ID 29019) ISBN: 9781556436963

The new 2nd edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies-the companion volume to Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica-is designed to serve as both a textbook for students and an authoritative reference for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.

Included in the new edition are over 800 medicinal formulas drawn from both classical and modern sources, which provide more than twice the information in the earlier edition. For each of the 340-plus principal formulas there is a discussion of its therapeutic actions and indications, analysis of the functions and interactions of the ingredients, method of preparation, and a list of modifications to customize the formula in the clinic. Over 460 variations and associated formulas offer additional options for the practitioner.

The commentary to each formula has been considerably expanded. This section deepens the reader's understanding of a formula's genealogy, presents an overview of controversies regarding composition, usage, and other issues, describes the extension of a formula's application to a wider range of disorders, and provides key clinical pointers to facilitate use of the formula in the modern clinic.

A new section on comparisons has been added to this edition. This is intended to help students and practitioners focus on the distinguishing characteristics of each formula by contrasting it with other formulas that are similar in terms of composition or indication. Tables at the end of each chapter reinforce these distinctions by comparing and contrasting formulas across a wider range.

The introduction to the book traces the historical evolution of the formulas, and provides practical pointers for their preparation and use. Detailed timelines depict the key events, authors, and texts in the 2,000-year history of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, placing the contents of this book in historical context.

Among the appendices are a pinyin-to-English cross reference to the formulas, a basic summary formulary correlated to symptoms and disorders, a full listing of all books cited in the text, and a bibliography of all modern sources used in the preparation of the book. A comprehensive index to the formulas, and a general index, round out the contents.

About the Authors

Volker Scheid is a scholar physician who engages with East Asian medicine as a clinician, researcher, and teacher. He is a principal research fellow at the University of Westminster, London (UK), where he directs EASTmedicine (East Asian Sciences & Traditions in Medicine), an innovative trans-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the integration of East Asian medicines into contemporary health care. He has published widely in academic and professional journals, including two previous books: Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China: Plurality and Synthesis and Currents of Tradition in Chinese Medicine, 1626-2006. He maintains a private medical practice in London and lectures internationally.

Dan Bensky is a graduate of the Macau Institute of Chinese Medicine (Oriental Medicine Diploma, 1975), University of Michigan (B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, 1978), Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Doctor of Osteopathy, 1982), University of Washington (M.A. in Classical Chinese, 1996), and Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences (Ph.D. in Discussion of Cold Damage, 2006). He contributed to the translation and editing of Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, and to the compilation and translation of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies. Dr. Bensky is a founder of the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. In 2008, he was awarded a Wang Dingyi Cup International Prize for contributions to Chinese medicine.

Andrew Ellis first studied Chinese medicine with Dr. James Tin Yau So at the New England School of Acupuncture. He left New England in 1983 to study Chinese language in Taiwan and apprenticed with Chinese herbalist Xu Fu-Su there for several years. Later he studied internal medicine and gynaecology at the Xiamen Hospital of Chinese medicine. While there, he also specialized in the study of acupuncture with Dr. Shi Neng-Yun and dermatology with Dr. Zhang Guang-Cai. Andy is the founding owner of Spring Wind Herbs in Berkeley, California and has authored, translated, or co-translated several books on Chinese medicine including Grasping the Wind, The Clinical Experience of Dr. Shi Neng-Yun, Notes from South Mountain, and Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine.

Randall Barolet is a graduate of Cornell University (B.S. in Environmental Engineering, 1972), New England School of Acupuncture (Diploma, 1978), Nanjing College of TCM Advanced International Acupuncture Course (Certificate, 1983), California Acupuncture College (Doctor of Oriental Medicine, 1986), and the Professional Course of the National Centre for Homeopathy (1989). He apprenticed as a homeopath and dowser (1986-90), studied and worked as a writer at the School of Energy Mastery (1993-94), and professionally trained in vedic astrology with Hart de Fouw (1999-2001). He is currently co-editor of B-Alive International Magazine for the B-Society.org in Copenhagen, and practices and teaches integrative healing arts in the United States and Scandinavia.
(For this item please quote stock ID 30031) ISBN: 9780939616671

Living with cancer can be a distressing experience both for those directly affected and for their family, relatives and friends. Integration of Chinese medicine in a cancer treatment strategy offers major advantages in dealing with commonly seen complications of the disease and in combating the side-effects of treatment by conventional medicine methods such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Drawing on the author's wide experience in one of Beijing's leading hospitals, Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine provides a unique insight into the Chinese approach to treating cancer, emphasizing the roles played by acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qigong therapy and diet therapy in strengthening the body and acting synergistically with conventional medicine to radically improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Features: >Presents the author's wide-ranging experience in the integration of Chinese & conventional medicine to achieve the most effective cancer treatment strategy >Designed for TCM practitioners to consult in their daily practice in an alternative or conventional medicine environment >Provides a comprehensive discussion of the role of Chinese medicine in post-operative management & in reducing the main side-effects of radiotherapy & chemotherapy >Explains the application of Chinese medicine in the management of the main complications of cancer such as pain, fever & bleeding >Gives the aetiology, pathology, & full pattern identification for each condition, with herbal medicine & acupuncture treatment indicated for each pattern >Features carefully selected clinical experiences & case studies of 16 other eminent Chinese doctors that place Professor Li's approach in perspective & broadens the information available to practitioners >Includes chapters on diet therapy & qigong, both of which can be practiced by patients at home Contents: Introduction Origin & development of oncology theory in traditional Chinese medicine >1. Aetiology & pathology of tumours in traditional Chinese medicine >2. Principles & methods in the treatment of cancer with Chinese medicine >Basic principles in the diagnosis & treatment of tumours >Common methods of treating tumours with Chinese medicine >The role of Chinese medicine in treating tumours >3. The use of Chinese medicine in dealing with the side-effects of cancer treatment >Chinese medicine and its role in surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy >Chinese medicine in treatment strategies for radiotherapy and chemotherapy 4. Chinese materia medica, acupuncture & moxibustion in the treatment of common side-effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy >Bone marrow suppression >Damage to liver functions >Damage to renal functions >Radiation pneumonitis >Cardiotoxicity >Radiocystitis >Radiation proctitis >Vomiting >Loss of appetite >Dry mouth & tongue & mouth ulcers >Hair loss >5. Treatment of complications commonly associated with tumours >Pain >Fever >Jaundice >Profuse sweating >Haemorrhage >Pleural effusion >Ascites >Menstrual disorders >Constipation >6. Qigong therapy >Principles of Qigong in Traditional Chinese Medicine >Methods commonly used in Qigong >Practicing Qigong >7. Diet therapy >Regulation & supplementation methods for patients with tumours >Choice of foods for cancer patients >Food & materia medica recipes >Beverages >Soups >Congees (rice porridges) >Cooked dishes >Practical notes >8. Clinical experience of leading TCM doctors in treating malignant tumours >Nasopharyngeal cancer >Esophageal cancer >Breast cancer >Lung cancer >Stomach cancer >Colon cancer >Bladder cancer >Liver cancer >Prostate cancer >Ovarian cancer >Cervical cancer >Appendices >Chinese materia medica commonly used in the treatment of cancer >TCM patent medicines commonly used in the treatment of cancer (For this item please quote stock ID 21865) ISBN: 9781901149043

HOW TO LOCATE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS - THE DEFINITIVE DVD provides detailed instruction on the how to quickly and accurately find over 390+ of most commonly used acupoints on a live model.

Presented by Paul Johnson and Tessa Whittaker,- licensed acupuncturists and lecturers at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, This unique video tutorial has several key features including;

>Complete coverage of the 12 primary channels, the conception and governing vessels, and some of the most commonly used extra points.

>Step-by-Step instruction on properly determining body distances using Chinese Cun measurements.

>A virtual tour of the human body highlighting most of the major surface anatomy landmarks using stunning, medically accurate imagery from Primal Pictures.

>Full body-length photographs detailing the meridian pathways.

>Multi-camera perspective recreating the experience of having one-to-one expert tuition.

A true video production, - designed to play on your computer, or better yet, on your television/DVD player where you can view the approximately 4 hours of training footage in the comfort of your living room.

Suitable for all healthcare professionals who incorporate acupuncture or acupressure in their practice, HOW TO LOCATE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS - THE DEFINITIVE DVD promises to be the most sophisticated and informative acupuncture training video produced to date.

Click to watch a video sample

For more video samples, please visit www.acupuncture-dvd.com. Available in FLASH MEDIA Format.

Playability: All computers and PAL ready DVD/television players. Classification: Exempt - Please note this DVD contains nudity but is exempt from classification. Parents are advised to review material beforehand to determine suitability for young children. (For this item please quote stock ID 30226) ISBN: 0094922904720

Chinese medicinal herbs, the quintessence of TCM, arouse more and more interest because of their safety, smaller number of side effects and confirmed curative effects. For thousands of years, herbs have made a great contribution to the development and health of the Chinese people. Unlike most other English versions, Chinese Herbal Legends not only introduces basic knowledge, but also presents vivid Chinese folk stories about one hundred Chinese medicinal herbs. This book contains fifty herbs (For this item please quote stock ID 27274) ISBN: 9787117079518

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 (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.

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 TCM textbooks in the English language written by Giovanni Maciocia - recognised 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 & Chinese medicine. The text builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, & 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 & case histories

>New modern & attractive 2-colour design ensures the book is easier to access & navigate, through the inclusion of summaries, icons & a more open page design

>Additional illustrations, tables & diagrams help to support the text & make the information easier for students to learn & memorise

>Includes CD-ROM with over 750 self-testing questions & 65 4-colour surface anatomy images

New to the 2nd Edition:

>50 new points, more patterns (combined patterns added to the individual pattern chapters & more information on the identification of patterns according to pathogenic factors)

>Many chapters revised & expanded throughout

>More case studies & case histories to support the text - applies theory to diagnosis & 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 & modern 2-colour design ensures the book is even easier to access & navigate

>More illustrations & 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 & Smelling

Part 5: Pathology >Introduction >The Pathology Of Full & 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 & 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 & 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 & Strategies Of Treatment >Principles Of Combination Of Points

>Prescriptions >Glossary Of Chinese Terms >Bibliography >Appendix 1: Dynasties Of China
(For this item please quote stock ID 10405) ISBN: 9780443074899

Version 1.2 is now available ( fully compatible with Microsoft Vista)

The contents of A Manual of Acupuncture in entirely revised digital form

Key features

>SELF-TESTING MODULES

>Test your point location on images from the book

>Test according to channels, point categories, body areas or random points

>Customise your own tests, flag difficult points and re-test them, keep score and compete with yourself or others, add your own notes

>Test your knowledge of Chinese points names

>Test your knowledge of all the channel pathways

>Multi-choice tests for US exam preparation

>POINT LOCATION & NEEDLING VIDEOS

>A video for every point

>Shows how to locate and needle

>Voiceover gives location, location notes, needling instructions and cautions

PLUS
> View the entire book as specially designed pdf pages, hear spoken pronounciation of every point name, search every word in the book, clickable icons bring up body area illustrations.
(For this item please quote stock ID 6335) ISBN: 9789780955908

Latest edition of the most comprehensive book on acupuncture points yet published in the English language!

New edition incorporates thumb indentations for the 14 main channels + extra points and a dust jacket.

Since its publication in 1998 this comprehensive text has rapidly become the standard acupuncture point book for students and practitioners throughout the English-speaking world. Detailed exposition of the names, locations, indications and actions of every point, it is characterised by hundreds of beautiful and anatomically exacting illustrations (one for every point), lengthy commentaries on the points, numerous point combinations drawn from classical texts and comprehensive indexes.

Now in its fifth imprint, this text has been continually updated and corrected. The latest (fifth) imprint has an added dust jacket and thumb indentations for ease of referencing the channel chapters.

Features:
>Introductory chapters on the channels & collaterals, point categories, point selection methods, point location & needling

>Illustrations & text descriptions of all primary, extraordinary, divergent, luo-connecting & sinew channels

>The points of the fourteen channels & the extra points with their English name, Chinese name & Chinese character

>The most exacting & accurate anatomical point locations yet published in any English text with practical point location notes to assist in easy location

>Nearly 500 illustrations, with a single dedicated illustration for every point

>Point actions to aid the understanding & memorisation of each point’s principal qualities

  >Extensive lists of point indications taken from numerous classical & modern source texts & grouped for ease of reference

>Substantial commentaries explaining in detail the principal historical & modern applications of the point, & drawing on classical & modern texts & the extensive clinical experience of the authors

>Numerous classical prescriptions showing how the points have been used & combined through nearly two millennia of practice

>Area illustrations showing locations of the major points in each region of the body

>Extensive indexes including an index of every point indication

'The definitive and most authoritative book on points in the English language: scholarly, complete and detailed. A must for any student and practitioner' -Giovanni Maciocia

'The scope and depth of this book, together with its truly wonderful illustrations, make it a ‘must have’ for any student or practitioner who is serious about the study of acupuncture' - Dan Bensky (For this item please quote stock ID 17044) ISBN: 9780951054659

This is the third edition of this popular text that covers the acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

It’s aim is to enable the acupuncture practitioner to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders from both a Chinese medicine and an anatomical perspective and to combine these insights into an effective treatment.

This new edition contains a substantial amount of new material, and increased emphasis on diagnosis and updated treatment recommendations.

About the Author David Legge has been practicing as an osteopath and acupuncturist for more than thirty years, specializing in the treatment of painful musculoskeletal disorders. He has taught widely for most of that time.

(For this item please quote stock ID 9365) ISBN: 9780957739222