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Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a definitive text on the safe and appropriate use of reflex zone therapy in pregnancy, labor and the puerperium, focusing on evidence-based practice, professional accountability and application of a comprehensive knowledge of the therapy related to reproductive physiology. Denise Tiran, an experienced midwife, reflex zone therapist, university lecturer and Director of Expectancy - the Expectant Parents Complementary Therapies Consultancy - has an international reputation in the field of maternity complementary therapies, has researched and written extensively on reflexology, and has treated nearly 5000 pregnant women with structural reflex zone therapy. This title includes case histories to ease application of theory to practice. It contains charts, tables and diagrams that are used throughout for ease of learning. It includes a section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility. It covers legalities and ethical issues.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32320) ISBN: 9780702031106

The Chinese Medicine Bible explores the key principles of Chinese alternative therapies, explaining the importance of balancing yin and yang and the nuances of the five element theory, before delving deeper to explain the causes of disease, the diagnostic tools needed such as tongue and pulse analysis, and the methods employed to treat common ailments.The book also contains a detailed directory of Chinese herbal medicine, including a materia medica of 50 essential healing herbs, and outlines the principles of acupuncture and moxabustion. Along with fully illustrated step-by-step guides to self-help techniques you can try at home including acupressure, tai chi and Qigong, The Chinese Medicine Bible shows you how to easily maintain your health and vitality using these natural, time-tested techniques.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33943) ISBN: 9781841813844

The overall success and the friendly reception of the first English edition of the Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis on the international market shows the actual need for such a book. The second edition includes updates of illustrations and corrections throughout the text and presents the full material with an improved layout.

The Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis presents the connection between the theory of tongue diagnosis and the reality of practice. A brief introduction to the history is followed by anatomical and physiological information. The authors then explain the methodology of tongue diagnosis and the basic techniques and systematic procedures for identifying the manifold individual characteristics of the tongue and its many modifications. Full-color photographs demonstrate a variety of clinical scenarios to help readers develop a holistic approach to diagnosis.

Key Features
> An in-depth review of the tongue’s most important anatomic and physiologic features
> More than 180 full-color illustrations and high-quality clinical photographs of tongues enhance the text
> Treatment suggestions for using acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition accompany each clinical image
> Medical assessment of 28 case histories with real-life photographs from the author’s practice
> The Second Edition of Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis is an essential resource for every practitioner or student of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, or complementary medicine.

(For this item please quote stock ID 24157) ISBN: 9783131398321

`Visceral Osteopathy: The Peritoneal Organs is concerned with the application of osteopathic concepts to the abdominal viscera, specifically the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. It lays out a comprehensive manual approach to these viscera based on physiological research and extensive clinical experience.

The visceral paradigm developed in this book is centered on the mechanical expression of the biological forces within the organs themselves. In this paradigm, the most important aspect of the viscera of the gut is their intrinsic, autonomous regulation. The focus is therefore on the inner mechanical architecture and power centers of the viscera.

Visceral Osteopathy offers a comprehensive and clinically sound system of diagnosis and treatment of the digestive organs, and firmly establishes visceral manipulation in the context of contemporary physiological research.

The diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of visceral osteopathy are described in detail and are accompanied by hundreds of photographs and drawings that clearly illustrate each of the techniques, including an original bi-manual form of palpation for all the viscera. A separate chapter is devoted to each of the peritoneal organs.

Other features of the book:
> Provides concise, up-to-date applied anatomy.
> Includes extensive and well-illustrated descriptions of embryology and its significance in manipulation of the viscera.
> Discusses all major concepts in visceral manipulation and compares different schools of thought.
> Develops the idea of movement as compensation and discusses the benefit of different types of visceral movement.
> Draws an important and useful distinction between intravisceral treatment and indirectly working on the viscera via the fasciae.
> Offers practical tools to differentiate movements according to normal or compensatory activity.
> Looks at the inherent stability of viscera in relation to posture.
> Outlines how visceral problems influence the musculoskeletal and craniosacral systems.
> Provides a glossary of all important terms used in this and other books on visceral manipulation, and an extensive bibliography.
"This new book on visceral osteopathy provides a broad description and explanation with new ideas and insights into this developing subject. Concise and clear explanations are given to describe previous and new theories, based on the most up-to-date research mate¬rial."

Daryl Herbert, D.O. (U.K.), Senior Lecturer in Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques at the British School of Osteopathy
About the Authors
Jeriome Helsmoortel, D.O. (Belgium) (1952 - 2007). A native of Belgium, Jerome was a distinguished practitioner and researcher in the osteopathic field. His special interest was the clinical and scientific advancement of visceral osteopathy in all areas of practice. In 1994 he co-founded the School for Traditional Osteopathy in Hamburg and taught extensively throughout Europe. He was widely respected for his skills as a practitioner and admired for his inspiring teaching style. In 2006 he co-founded the two-year post-graduate course on Qualitative Visceral Osteopathy in Berlin. He died far too soon after a short illness in 2007.

Thomas Hirth, D.O. (Germany) practices osteopathy in Berlin. He is on the teaching staff at the School for Traditional Osteopathy in Hamburg and in 2006 co-founded (with Jerome Helsmoortel) the two-year post-graduate course on Qualitative Visceral Osteopathy in Berlin and Zurich. He has published a series of clinical articles on visceral osteopathy and pediatrics.

Peter Wuhrl, D.O. (Germany) is a graduate of the School for Traditional Osteopathy in Hamburg. He practices in Providence, Rhode Island and in Hamburg, where he is co-director of the Center for Osteopathic Medicine. He is co-editor of the German Journal for Osteopathy - DO and has published on a wide range of clinical and conceptual topics in osteopathy. Peter runs the training program "Working with the Inner Body" in Providence, and is academic director of a permanent post-academic conference in Hamburg (Hamburger Osteopathie Tage). He is currently organizing a course system and teacher collective based on an integrated osteopathic approach, entitled form function psyche.

(For this item please quote stock ID 28667) ISBN: 9780939616701

This is the fourth volume in this series. Like the previous three volumes of the Chinese Medical Characters series this text presents both simplified and complex forms for 100 characters that are frequently encountered in diagnosis, providing an in-depth look at the most commonly used characters in case records and diagnostic texts. Significs and stroke counts, commonly used equivalents, character composition, explanation of meaning, and examples of character combinations are included. The stroke sequence showing how to write the character is presented, and space for students to practice writing the characters is provided. The appendix contains a systematic list of the characters presented in the text as well as all characters presented in Volumes One and Two of the series. By gaining familiarity with the words and meanings that compose the language of the traditional four examinations, readers will discover additional insights into the concepts themselves. The frequent occurrence of these characters in medical Chinese makes this text a must for any practitioner seeking to expand their knowledge of Chinese language and medicinal therapy.

People propose ideas about Chinese medical language that are not justified by the facts. Among these myths is the idea that Chinese medical language is so "fuzzy," with so many variable meanings that it cannot be translated without the intervention of someone with very special qualities. This is not the case. See this very interesting comparison which contains the entire Chinese text of Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas by Professor Jiao Shu-de. This comparison color-codes every character that you will learn how to read in each of the "Chinese Character" books. What it demonstrates is that with a relatively small vocabulary, and a reasonable understanding of Chinese grammar, you can read very useful information in Chinese. Clearly, this level of knowledge does not make you a translator or an expert on the linguistics of the Chinese language. However, it does give you access to information that you might otherwise depend upon others to provide.

(For this item please quote stock ID 27982) ISBN: 9780912111773

Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice provides an excellent overview of Kampo in modern society and goes on to present an historical perspective from practitioners in Japan and the west. The translation opens with Dr Otsuka’s personal reflections on how to study Kampo, the legal and practical status of Kampo practitioners when he began practice and includes clinical anecdotes. The book summarizes diagnostic theory and methodology then leads onto a section including 80 principal formulas followed by a therapeutic section organized according to allopathic definitions of disease. It follows a systems approach in internal medicine beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, moving through a comprehensive analysis of all the body systems. This section forms the heart of the text: it outlines essential clinical information on how differential diagnosis and formula selection is achieved with the Kampo tradition.

A comprehensive index of 120 major herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients is compiled from the author’s linage and experience. The translators have included an original piece of work in the form of a comprehensive Glossary of terms designed to clarify concepts of health and disease unique to Kampo and Japanese culture.

From the Foreword by Dan Bensky:

‘Readers who already have some basic knowledge of Kampo will gain a deeper understanding of the roots of modern Kampo, as well as information about diagnosis and treatment that come direct from the source.it is of great interest to have this example of an important book from mid-twentieth century Japan’

(For this item please quote stock ID 32321) ISBN: 9780443100932

It is a challenge to learn and retain information about the characteristics of the hundreds of commonly used Chinese herbs, as well as to select the best herbs for use in treating patients. This book brings to life, through vivid and clear discussion, the characteristics of the commonly used Chinese herbs. The easy-to-use question and answer format offers a method for learning and memorizing the functions of herbs through comparing the characteristics and strengths of specific herbs. The detailed discussions in this book enable experienced practitioners to achieve better quality and results, and the clinical applications feature can be used in practice to expand the treatment range.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31270) ISBN: 9780702031335

Traditionally the study of Chinese herbal formulas has involved memorizing hundreds of classic formulas, and recognizing and summarizing the relevant treatment rules and formula-making strategies in order to create appropriate formulas for treatment. This new book by Yifan Yang, author of Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics (which pioneered the comparative method of single herb study), introduces a new approach to formula study. The reader is shown how to use the basic treatment rules and composition strategies, abstracted from hundreds of formulas, in order to create individual formulas for treating a variety of syndromes. The method is clear and easy to understand, with a systematic approach and an emphasis on essential knowledge. In this title, 19 common syndromes and 60 sub-syndromes are described and discussed in detail, illustrated with clear line drawings. Chinese diagnosis of syndromes are related to the Western disease names. Treatment principles and plans are given for each syndrome. Principles of herb selection are introduced with recommendations and explanations of specific herbs in relation to each syndrome.

166 classic formulas are given as examples. Treatment strategies in complicated syndromes, treatment sequences, cautionary advice for herbs and combinations with Western drugs, dosage management in a variety of conditions and commonly used pairs of herbs are all discussed. Detailed indexes and contents lists facilitate quick reference and searching within the text. Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer of Chinese herbal medicine. It is the ideal companion to Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics, by the same author.

About the Author
Yifan Yang studied traditional and modern medicine from 1977 to 1982 at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and, after graduation, worked there as a teacher and doctor in the Chinese Herbal Formulas Department. Besides teaching and practicing, she completed her Masters degree in Chinese Herbal Medicines and Formulas. In 1990, she moved to the Netherlands and now works there as a Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine in a TCM clinic. She has also lectures on traditional Chinese herbal medicine to doctors and physiotherapists in both the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32054) ISBN: 9780702031328

Energy Medicine East and West: A Natural History of Qi provides a unique, comprehensive overview of Qi or bioenergy for students and practitioners of energy medicines, Chinese and Oriental Medicine, and all disciplines of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Mayor and Micozzi start with a comparative historical account of the ancient concepts of Qi and vital energy before covering theories of Qi, a discussion of the organized therapeutic modalities based upon Qi and its applications to specific health and medical conditions. Contributions are included from international experts in the field. The book moves from anatomical and bioenergetic complementarity of Western vital energy and Eastern Qi, through convergence of perspectives and models to demonstrations of how the traditional therapies are being melded together in a new, original and creative synthesis. (For this item please quote stock ID 35086) ISBN: 9780702035715

This innovative book uses the lens of cultural history to examine the development of medicine in Qing dynasty China. Focusing on the specialty of "medicine for women"(fuke), Yi-Li Wu explores the material and ideological issues associated with childbearing in the late imperial period. She draws on a rich array of medical writings that circulated in seventeenth- to nineteenth-century China to analyze the points of convergence and contention that shaped people's views of women's reproductive diseases. These points of contention touched on fundamental issues: How different were women's bodies from men's? What drugs were best for promoting conception and preventing miscarriage? Was childbirth inherently dangerous? And who was best qualified to judge? Wu shows that late imperial medicine approached these questions with a new, positive perspective.
(For this item please quote stock ID 32965) ISBN: 9780520260689

Qigong is one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. In recent years, Qigong therapy has attracted more and more attention from modern medicine and science and is now widely applied in clinical settings to treat illness and promote well-being. Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, now in its third edition, used in colleges and universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Combining the traditional therapies of Qigong with the most recent outcomes of modern scientific research, it provides an authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and contents of Qigong study. This textbook will be a useful tool for medical students and healthcare professionals interested in complementary and alternative therapies as well as for anyone who would like to learn more about the beneficial medical applications of Qigong.
About the Author (For this item please quote stock ID 31502) ISBN: 9781848190238

Acupuncture Therapeutics, the clinical application of the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, is at the heart of the treatment process. This book provides comprehensive information both on the basics of administering treatment, and on specific process for particular illnesses and complaints. The authors outline the functions of acupuncture within the wider context of traditional Chinese medicine, and the principles involved in identifying and treating different syndromes. A large portion of the book describes specific treatments for more than 130 different conditions, including headaches and angina, asthma, depressive disorders, dementia, and acne. This comprehensive book, compiled by the prestigious China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), will be an excellent reference for the advanced student or practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.

About the Author
Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai teach at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), an organisation founded in 1975 at the request of the World Health Organisation. CBIATC has a prestigious reputation as one of the world's leading training organisations in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

(For this item please quote stock ID 34206) ISBN: 9781848190399

Shonishin: the art of non-inserted needling to treat children gently

Shonishin: Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture addresses the emerging interest in safe, specialized, non-insertion acupuncture treatment options for infants and children. The only English language book available on the topic, it focuses on the most important feature in the treatment of children: patient-comfort. The author gives hands-on advice that can be easily integrated into clinical practice.

The text begins with an overview of the underlying principles of Shonishin and the special tools and needles used to gently press, tap, scratch, rub, and stroke the child's skin without penetrating it. The expert author then outlines root and symptomatic approaches and techniques, followed by detailed information on how to manage a wide range of specific problems and diseases. Shonishin is an excellent treatment option for common respiratory and digestive ailments.

Features
> In form of a practical workshop, the accompanying DVD (150 minutes) demonstrates how to do Shonishin
> 48 cases from around the world cover which tools and methods work best for different patients, showing a range of treatment ideas, methods, and results available with the techniques described in the book
> 140 illustrations, photos, and diagrams complement the text throughout
> Numerous tips on how to pacify scared children and aggravated parents

This unique, user-friendly guide is a must-have for all acupuncturists, students and teachers of acupuncture as well as pediatricians who also use acupuncture -- regardless of style of practice. The basic treatment has the added advantage of being easily taught to parents so that they can use it regularly at home, thus increasing frequency of treatment and allowing parents to participate actively in the treatment of their children.

System Requirements for the DVD:Language: English; region code: 0; picture format: 4:3 NTSC; duration: 150 minutes (approximately); disk format: DVD-5.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32960) ISBN: 9783131500618

Much of acupuncture practice in the West remains incomplete or less potent because it has been based upon particular interpretations often by only one individual, in translation. The broad, diverse and ancient practices of Chinese medicine are often misconstrued and overshadowed by the more modern Traditional Chinese Medicine in Westernised texts. This book places more powerful tools in the hands of practitioners and expands our knowledge of the full potential of Chinese medical practices. Grandmaster Wan was a well known doctor of Chinese medicine, who in the traditional way of Chinese teaching took on only a handful of students throughout his life, one of whom was Giorgio Repeti. The author's extensive notes, derived from his years of discipleship to Grandmaster Wan, form the basis of this book, and he has in the core of the book resisted any temptation to include his own views or amend those of the teacher. The approach described was characterised by Grandmaster Wan as the 3E approach (easy, economical and efficient), and is deceptively simple. It is, however, an approach that can only fully be comprehended through reflection and experience. The book covers the basic principles of diagnosis, with chapters on pulse and tongue diagnosis. A key chapter on acupuncture provides clear directives for treatment that relies on simple yet powerful underpinning principles, and challenges the much more complex approach to acupuncture commonly taught in the West. Herbal medicines and herbal treatments for cold, warm and hot diseases are also covered. This clinically based text will provide an essential vademecum for practitioners of Chinese medicine, and a thoughtful introduction for students that will carry them through to their own practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 34776) ISBN: 9781848190474

Migraine is a condition that Western medicine finds notoriously difficult to treat, and acupuncture, moxibustion and Tuina massage can all be effective methods of bringing about relief. This clear and comprehensive guide will enable practitioners to carry out treatment and significantly ease symptoms and suffering.

Opening with an explanation of migraine and the different forms and symptoms as understood in Chinese medicine, the book explains every part of the treatment process, from diagnosis, locating relevant acupoints and deciding which needle to use, and explains every step for all three forms of treatments. Matching symptoms to treatment in individual cases, the authors discuss Tuina manipulation, and show how to use these to relieve pain. Typical cases are then explained and effective treatments described, and these are summarised for ease of use. A final section outlines precautions that should be taken, and the book is accompanied by a DVD which complements the text, demonstrating exactly how to carry out these treatments.

This book will be essential reading for any Chinese Medicine practitioner looking to treat migraine.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35612) ISBN: 9781848190610

Cervical Spondylosis is a condition in which cervical vertebrae and invertebral discs in the neck degenerate. The condition is an almost inevitable part of aging and can cause extreme neck pain and lead to arm and hand problems. Unlike any form of Western medical treatment, Massage Therapy from Traditional Chinese Medicine is a non-invasive, successful method of relieving this pain and increasing the movement and daily comfort of sufferers.

The authors explain the nature of Cervical Spondylosis and symptoms associated with the condition. They clearly outline every stage of the treatment process, providing anatomical diagrams and illustrations, as well as details on meridians, collaterals and acupoints. Easy-to-follow techniques and a step-by-step guide on how to perform massage therapy treatments are accompanied by clear instructions and live demonstrations on the accompanying DVD. Written for practitioners, the book also includes clear advice for advising the patient on how they might continue treatments at home, and precautions that should be taken to prevent this painful condition recurring and worsening.

The book will be an invaluable basic resource for practitioners of Chinese medicine and massage therapy, as well as all other massage and bodywork professionals.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35613) ISBN: 9781848190627

This fully revised and refocussed new edition builds upon its reputation as the core textbook for serious students of shiatsu. Written by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. Beresford-Cooke explains the strands of theory in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational and step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and the inclusion of case histories showing application of theory to practice fully equip the student to practice with confidence. The text is supported by full colour photographs and illustrations and a DVD containing videoclips of techniques, routines in the four positions and how to treat individual points and meridians. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of meridians, point locations and functions are included, and these are shown alongside salient underlying anatomy. It will also have an Evolve site containing exercises and activities, web links, content updates, appendices for each chapter - extra resources and information related to the chapter content. Instructor lesson plans with learning objectives, key terms and chapter focus for each chapter; homework; testbank of questions.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33350) ISBN: 9780702029639

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease which attacks the central nervous system, can cause numbness in the limbs, loss of vision and even paralysis. This book provides a practical guide to using Qigong as a means of improving the physical abilities of people with MS, such as balance and walking, thereby significantly improving the quality of life possible. A step-by-step guide to managing Multiple Sclerosis using Qigong, the book explores the concept of Qi (energy) and how this is relevant to the treatment of MS. The book contains a wealth of appropriate Qigong exercises, which are clearly explained with the aid of diagrams and photographs. Many can be done either seated or standing, and they are not complicated or painful. Advice on nutrition and a suggested daily activity schedule are also included. Based on scientific research, this practical book will help people with MS to improve their health and quality of life and will be a useful resource for teachers of Tai Chi and Qigong and alternative therapists working with people with MS.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35835) ISBN: 9781848190191

Li Shi-Zhen's Exposition on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Qi jing ba mai kao) is among the most remarkable texts in the Chinese medical literature. Bringing together writings on acupuncture, herbal medicine, and internal cultivation (nei dan), it argues that aspiring adepts and physicians alike must understand the full scope of the extraordinary vessels if they hope to achieve their respective goals.

Although the Exposition is a cornerstone of the extraordinary vessel literature, it is rarely, if ever, considered on its own terms. Li's approach to extraordinary vessel acupuncture and herbal medicine reflects a perspective that differs considerably from the strategies familiar to most modern readers. His work on the extraordinary vessels is every bit as innovative in its own milieu as his other seminal writings, Pulse Studies of the Lakeside [Recluse] (Bin-Hu mai xue) and Comprehensive Outline of the Materia Medica (Ben cao gang mu), are in theirs.

This volume is the first translation of the Exposition published in English, and it is among the most comprehensive discussions of the text available in any language. It is divided into five parts. Part I provides an introductory overview of the main themes running throughout the text: theory, acupuncture, herbal medicine, internal alchemy, and pulse diagnosis. Part II contains the Chinese text and translation of the Exposition itself. Part III presents extensive commentaries on the text, and Part IV discusses the influence of Li Shi-Zhen's extraordinary vessel writings on subsequent pre-modern and modern physicians. Part V consists of appendices containing tables of herbs, prescriptions, acupuncture holes, and the people and books mentioned in the Exposition. There is also an extensive bibliography, point/hole and herb/formula index, and general index.

About the authors
Charles Chace has been a student of Chinese medicine, its language and literature, for over twenty-five years. He graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1984. He is the author and translator of a wide variety of books and articles on acupuncture and Chinese medicine including A Qin Bowei Anthology, translations of the writings of one of the architects of modern Chinese medicine, with Yang Shou-Zhong; a translation of the first textbook of acupuncture from 100 C.E., The Yellow Emperor's Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Huang Di zhen jiu jia yi jing ); and, with Miki Shima,, Channel Divergences, Deeper Pathways of the Web. Charles maintains a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Miki Shima was originally trained as a linguist and holds a Master's degree in general linguistics from the University of Michigan. At the age of 15 he began taking classes in classical Chinese, a study that has continued to the present. Before coming to America, Shima was trained by Irie Tadashi, L.Ac., in acupuncture, by Terutane Yamada, M.D., in Kampo herbal medicine, and by Grand Master Sango Kobayashi in the art of Yi jing in a traditional apprenticeship for many years. He passed the California Acupuncture Board Examination in 1979 and was appointed to the State Acupuncture Board in 1982 by Gov. Edmund Brown. After serving on the board for seven years, he was elected President of the California Acupuncture Association in 1989. He obtained his Doctorate of Oriental Medicine (OMD) from American Graduate School of Oriental Medicine on the subject of "Shang Han Lun Formula Analysis" in 1985, and was given a Life Time Achievement Award from the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) in 2004. He has taught over 200 clinical workshops and has published Medical I Ching, Channel Divergences (with Charles Chace), and 16 clinical DVDs on Japanese acupuncture and Kampo medicine. He is now in private practice in Corte Madera, California.

(For this item please quote stock ID 28666) ISBN: 9780939616695

Anyone who learns the skills of acupuncture or who extends his knowledge of TCM is inevitably confronted with terms which hitherto had always meant something different to him or her. Take the use of the word 'wind', for example, to refer to a pathogenic factor contributing to illnesses - rather than its sense as a climatic factor. This difficulty is compounded by the fact that, in most books, these terms are not used in a clear and uniform way. One of the many examples is the Chinese term 'xu' which is translated as 'insufficiency' but also as 'deficiency' or 'severity' and is often not even used consistently within one and the same publication. This glossary presents all the Chinese terms (in Chinese characters and in Pinyin script) that are relevant to TCM and provides their English translations. It also provides an explanation of how, for example, the location or the function of an acupuncture point can be concluded from its name. A CD-ROM with recordings of the authors speaking all the presented Pinyin terms in Chinese is included with this book to enable the reader to acquire the correct pronunciation.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32322) ISBN: 9780443068720

In China, the art and practice of drinking tea is about much more than merely soaking leaves in a cup of hot water. The tradition is rooted in Daoism, and emerged from a philosophy that honoured living a life of grace and gratitude, balance and harmony, and fulfilment and enjoyment - what the ancient Chinese called Cha Dao, or the Way of Tea. Cha Dao takes us on a fascinating journey through the Way of Tea, from its origins in the sacred mountains and temples of ancient China, through its links to Daoist concepts such as Wu Wei or non-striving and the Value of Worthlessness, to the affinity between Tea Mind and the Japanese spirit of Zen. Interspersed are a liberal helping of quotes from the great tea masters of the past, anecdotes from the author's own trips to China, and traditional tea stories from China and Japan. The unique health benefits of tea are also explored, and a chapter is devoted to describing the history, characteristics and properties of 25 different tea varieties. This book will interest tea lovers, as well as those who want to learn more about tea culture, Daoist and Zen thought and practice, and Asian history and culture.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35836) ISBN: 9781848190320

Finally, a book on the intelligent and informed use of granule extracts, both as singles and in formulas!

In recent years, granules have become the most popular delivery form for Chinese herbal medicine in the West. However, while the convenience, portability, and efficacy of granules has revolutionized professional herbal medicine, many practitioners have not been exposed to a systematic discussion of critical issues such as dosage and clinical strategies.

Over the past 40 years, different approaches to dosage and formulation have arisen in Taiwan, Japan, and mainland China. While granule efficacy can be maximized by observing modern clinical trends in Asia, resources that shed light on this subject are few and far between. In an effort to bridge this knowledge gap, Eric Brand has travelled to factories, hospitals, and clinics throughout Asia to research the manufacturing and clinical trends in the world of granules.

In this practical granule handbook for clinicians, Eric covers:
> Effective dosing strategies
> Methods of formula combining
> Common clinical approaches seen in mainland China and Taiwan
> Concentration ratios and their effect on dosage
> Various manufacturing methods and their impact on patient care
> How to set up an efficient pharmacy with attention to good compounding practices

About the Author
Eric Brand, M.S., L.Ac. A graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Eric is a fluent Chinese speaker with extensive experience studying in mainland China and Taiwan. Eric completed a prolonged internship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, and he has participated in numerous projects related to Chinese medical translation, herbal research, and TCM politics. He is the co-author of the Concise Chinese Materia Medica and he has edited a variety of modern and classical texts.

Eric as a passion for Chinese herbal pharmacy, he travels extensively to study with experts in the field of herbal authentication and quality discernment. In addition to being the founder of Legendary Herbs, Eric works at Blue Poppy Enterprises as an author, lecturer, and herbal medicine specialist, and in the past he has worked as an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California. Eric is a TCM advisor to the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and the Co-Chair of International Affairs for the AAAOM, and he constantly has too much on his plate of both sides of the Pacific Ocean
(For this item please quote stock ID 33206) ISBN: 9781891845512

This is the first annotated English translation of the ancient Chinese life sciences text Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen based on an application of rigorous philological principles. The creative reception of so-called TCM in many Western countries has led to a conceptual and clinical reality that is rather distant from its beginnings in Han-dynasty China. It is through a comparison of today’s realities with these beginnings that a realistic awareness may emerge of the process that Chinese medicine has undergone in its adaptation to the values and requirements of modern times. This translation of a 2,000 year-old text introduces readers to ideas, and their linguistic expression, developed in Han China in the context of the manipulation of the length and the quality of human life so that it might last as long as possible with minimal physical and mental suffering. To permit an easy comparison of this translation with the original Chinese text, a complete reproduction of the Chinese reference text can be found in A Dictionary of the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen. The English translation in the present volumes is consecutively marked by numbers referring to both the historical chapters and the pages and lines of the 1983 Chinese edition of the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen.

(For this item please quote stock ID 34950) ISBN: 9780520266988

Tuina, also known as Chinese massage, is one of the cornerstones of Chinese medicine. This comprehensive introduction is written with the needs of the student and beginning practitioner in mind, and covers all the basic principles of the manipulation techniques required to practise Tuina.

Manipulations are a core component of the study of Tuina as they are the primary method of carrying out treatment. They are also the most difficult skills to master. This book introduces the definitions, classifications and requirements of each Tuina manipulation, describing the main points, cautions and clinical applications, as well as providing detailed instructions for how each manipulation should be performed. Every explanation is accompanied by a diagram, and the accompanying DVD demonstrates all the techniques in action.

This book will be an essential learning tool for students, and a handy reference for beginning practitioners.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35614) ISBN: 9781848190580

Jing Shen is the title of the seventh chapter of the Huainanzi, a major Daoist text of the early Chinese Han dynasty. Until recently it has remained relatively unrecognized and only partially translated. Long dismissed as merely a reiteration of earlier writings, its importance as a work in its own right and its role in Chinese intellectual history is only now beginning to be appreciated. Chapter 7, Jing Shen – vital or embodied spirit – examines the origins of life and the integral place of human beings within the cosmos. As a contemporary text to the Huangdi Neijing, The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, it is of interest to practitioners of Chinese medicine as well as to the more general reader. This is a group translation, made under the aegis of Claude Larre and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33579) ISBN: 9781872468105

Traditional Chinese medicine is often portrayed as an enduring system of therapeutic knowledge that has become globalized in recent decades. In "Other-Worldly", Mei Zhan argues that the discourses and practices called 'traditional Chinese medicine' are made through, rather than prior to, translocal encounters and entanglements. Zhan spent a decade following practitioners, teachers, and advocates of Chinese medicine through clinics, hospitals, schools, and grassroots organizations in Shanghai and the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing on that ethnographic research, she demonstrates that the everyday practice of Chinese medicine is about much more than writing herbal prescriptions and inserting acupuncture needles. 'Traditional Chinese medicine' is also made and remade through efforts to create a preventive medicine for the 'proletariat world', reinvent it for cosmopolitan middle-class aspirations, produce clinical 'miracles', translate knowledge and authority, and negotiate marketing strategies and medical ethics. Whether discussing the presentation of Chinese medicine at a health fair sponsored by a Silicon Valley corporation, or how the inclusion of a traditional Chinese medicine clinic authenticates the 'California' appeal of an upscale residential neighbourhood in Shanghai, Zhan emphasizes that unexpected encounters and interactions are not anomalies in the structure of Chinese medicine. Instead, they are constitutive of its irreducibly complex and open-ended worlds. Zhan proposes an ethnography of 'worlding' as an analytic for engaging and illuminating emergent cultural processes such as those she describes. Rather than taking 'cultural difference' as the starting point for anthropological inquiries, this analytic emphasizes how various terms of difference - for example, 'traditional', 'Chinese', and 'medicine' - are invented, negotiated, and deployed translocally. "Other-Worldly" is a theoretically innovative and ethnographically rich account of the worlding of Chinese medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 35864) ISBN: 9780822343844

This work is a clinical manual integrating traditional Chinese acupuncture with Western orthopedic and sports medicine. Using a simple four step approach, it outlines the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment protocol for 25 common sports injuries, offering both insight and method for treating injuries and pain. Point selection and needle technique is made simple, logical, and systematic. Coverage includes common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and arthritis of the knees and hip. Diagnosis and assessment is summarized from both Western and Chinese medical perspectives. There are detailed illustrations and descriptions, and treatment protocols that include trigger points, motor points, and other needle techniques not commonly discussed in standard acupuncture texts.
(For this item please quote stock ID 32144) ISBN: 9780615274409

This book offers a channel-based approach to pattern identification, termed Meridian Circuit Systems by the author, which is identified as a form of syndrome differentiation used independently of other methods or along with conventional forms of pattern identification. It takes as its starting point the identification of 3 meridians that are expressing symptoms, then determines the relationship the affected meridians share with other channels. After the symptomatic meridians and their connecting channels have been established, Meridian Circuit Systems theory aims at identifying a circuit that consists of four interconnected meridians. The author draws from classical sources including the Nei Jing, Shang Han Lun, five-element theory, TCM, and expert clinicians including Master Tung and Dr. Richard Tan.

The author describes and details the five systems at the foundation of Meridian Circuit Systems theory: the paired 3-yin and 3-yang meridians; the zang fu bei tang pairings explicated originally in the Yi Xie Ru Men and the Yi Jin Jin Yi, the internal-external meridian relationships, the horary cycle of the 12 meridians, and proximate meridians on the horary cycle. Imaging, mirroring, and needling techniques, case studies, and zang-fu methods of pattern identification are further resources that are described and that can be incorporated to aid practitioners in realizing greater diagnostic and treatment skills.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35031) ISBN: 9781453784204

Authors Li and Morris have created a focused guide to pulses in the style of Li Shi-zhen, with an emphasis on a thorough understanding of the 27 pulse images. The purpose of this book is to give readers a solid feeling for the shape, force, and speed of the pulse and what those various signs might indicate.

Features
> Explainations of the normal pulse
> Instructions on the approach to pulse diagnosis
> Clear pulse images with explanations and analyses > Li Shi-zhen's 27 pulses and the typical pulse combinations
> Qing Dynasty case studies with commentary on the pulse findings

(For this item please quote stock ID 34832) ISBN: 9787117137621

This introduction to the key principles of needling techniques for acupuncturists has been produced with the needs of the student in mind, and serves as a core learning tool for beginners, and a handy reference for later use.

The book covers everything from the basics of good practice in care of filiform needles, through methods of insertion, to manipulation and the arrival of Qi. Reinforcing and reducing methods of acupuncture are explained, as are the four essential needling manipulations of Dragon-Tiger-Tortoise-Phoenix. The book concludes with practical chapters on the retention and withdrawal of needles, and the management and prevention of accidents. Explanations are clear and illustrated with diagrams, and fully demonstrated in action on the accompanying DVD. For ease of use, all key manipulations and principles are indexed on the DVD for quick reference and easy repetition.

About the Author
Professor Chang Xiaorong is a doctorate advisor and leading teacher in the Hunan higher education system. She is the Director of the National TCM Administration's Meridian-Organ Relationship Key Research Unit, as well as the director and academic leader of the Hunan Provincial Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina Key Discipline, director of the Hunan Acupuncture Provincial High Quality Courses, vice-president of the Hunan Acupuncture Association and research topic correspondent reviewer for the National Natural Sciences Foundation. She has been involved with acupuncture for thirty years and has taught the bachelors degree courses 'Acupuncture', 'Meridians and Acupoints', and 'Needling and Moxibustion', as well as the postgraduate courses 'The Scientific Basis of Acupuncture' and 'The Clinical Research Advancement of Acupuncture'. Professor Chang's primary research focus areas are 'Acupuncture Meridian and Collateral Research-Meridian and Organ Relationship Rules and Mechanism Research' and 'Clinical and Experimental Research on Moxibustion Methods'.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35230) ISBN: 9781848190573

Muscles and Meridians is a unique book that breaks new conceptual ground in the realm of human movement. Firmly based in an understanding of evolutionary and developmental biology, this volume introduces some of the keys that open the way to an understanding of the Contractile Field (CF) model - a novel concept which promotes a fresh approach to exercise and represents a valuable means of understanding and treating musculoskeletal disorders. The CF model represents a whole-organism approach to an appreciation of human movement. The fundamental biomechanical architecture of vertebrates imposes patterns of movement on our spine, patterns that offer the keys needed to begin a more robust understanding of human movement. The CF model suggests that sense organs are embedded in fields of contractility, and that the musculature of the viscera and the role of the kidneys need to be incorporated in this attempt to develop such a model. Fields of contractility are defined, borders between fields are identified, and field interaction considered. The model also suggests a new assessment methodology: the Archetypal Postures.

Many musculoskeletal aches and pains, such as back pain, are non-attributable to a standard tissue-related diagnosis. Rather we need to focus on the interrelationship of many named tissues via the emergence of postures that are deeply embedded in our evolution and childhood development. Archetypal Postures are essential to the 'tune' of the musculoskeletal system. By showing a pattern of correlation, the CF model also sheds light on the Chinese map of the meridians suggesting a theory that unravels the complexity of the ancient map which the modern biosciences have been unable to comprehend or identify. Muscles and Meridians presents an approach to musculoskeletal anatomy which will be widely applicable to all professionals who have an interest in human movement: physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, exercise scientists, manual therapists, and personal trainers.

(For this item please quote stock ID 36149) ISBN: 9780702031090

This title deals with ancient Asian practices of cooking with healing herbs and other therapeutic foods, introducing them to Western palates and kitchens. "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen" reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of East Asian healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and all you need to know about acquiring ingredients-even if you don't know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position. The recipes are simple, easy-to-prepare, and healthy East Asian dishes-still largely unknown in the West, but begging to cross the cultural divide-as well as recipes that might seem familiar, but with an unexpected twist, such as oatmeal with walnuts and goji berries or chicken soup with ginseng. Drawing on family recipes, years of study of traditional Chinese medicine at institutions in China and in the United States, and experience treating patients in the traditional Chinese medical clinic, Wang, Sheir, and Ono put healthy recipes using Chinese herbs at your fingertips to enhance your life, promote a sense of wellbeing, and increase your longevity.

Giovanni Maciocia, C.Ac., author of The Practice of Chinese Medicine, The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, The Psyche in Chinese Medicine, and other works
"The foundations of this book rest on expert knowledge of a time-honored approach to health and healing. In writing this book, the authors have built a solid and welcoming bridge between East and West that many will want to cross."

Jack Miller, president of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
"I have been waiting for this book for 20 years. Finally, respected authorities in the field Dr. Yuan Wang and Warren Sheir, LAc, have written a book on food therapy with writer Mika Ono that will appeal to both practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and anyone who is interested in harnessing an Eastern approach to the power of food for better health."

Paul W. Miller, M.D., adjunct professor, Exercise and Nutritional Science Department, San Diego State University
"We have a lot to learn from how other cultures approach health and medicine. Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen not only offers mouth-watering Asian recipes and lore about food, it also provides a new way to look at what makes up a healthy diet—a refreshing antidote to the way many of us in America eat today."

Guohui Liu, MS, MB/BS, LAc, faculty member at Oregon College of Oriental medicine and National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and author of Warm Diseases: A Clinical Guide and other works
"Part cookbook, part introduction to Chinese medicine, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen introduces a holistic approach to food that is second nature in China and vital to medical practice there. I will be sharing this exceptional work with both my patients and colleagues."

(For this item please quote stock ID 33195) ISBN: 9780738213255

This new book could make a difference in the life of a patient when no other therapies will help. The authors, who have a combined 60 years of experience using Chinese scalp acupuncture, have given us a true gift: a thorough clinic manual for learning this amazing tool for patients who suffer from seriously debilitating conditions such as the sequelae of stroke, phantom limb pain, PTSD, Meniere's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, herpes zoster, seizures, essential tremor, and Parkinson's Disease.

Features of this book include:
> An introduction to the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the brain and scalp for non-Western medical practitioners
> Chinese medical theories supporting the use of scalp acupuncture
> Thorough explanations of area locations and uses details of needle technique specific to scalp acupuncture
> Excellent color illustrations of each treatment area and for many of the case studies over 40 case studies with treatment details
> If you have ever wished you could do more to help a patient with a serious condition that Western medicine had given up on, you need this book!

(For this item please quote stock ID 35955) ISBN: 9781891845604

Wellness coaching is an emerging and vibrant area of healthcare. It takes healing beyond the curing of symptoms and empowers clients to take their health back into their own hands. This book provides therapists with the knowledge and skills to rejuvenate their therapeutic practice by incorporating wellness coaching techniques into their range of services.

Laurel Alexander redefines wellness as an integrated lifestyle and mindset process and shows that wellness coaching can be a profound and practical way to help clients make meaningful changes to their health and outlook. The book offers a wellness coaching toolbox, explaining key skills such as how to create an organic personal wellness plan, how to build client rapport and give constructive feedback, and how to apply different coaching models effectively. Practical steps and examples make it easy for any therapist or counsellor to pick up the reins of wellness coaching for themselves. Exciting new developments such as wellness diagnostic services, preventative healthcare, customised treatments and DIY healthcare are explored.

With shrewd advice and useful insights, this book is an essential resource for complementary therapists and counsellors looking to update their existing practice and tap into the rapidly expanding wellness market.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35616) ISBN: 9781848190634

This DVD is intended to augment the clinical training received from the myofascial trigger point training courses and contains: • A brief overview of myofascial pain pathology • Correct trigger point needling technique • Origins and insertions of muscles covered • Individual pain referral patterns for each muscle covered • Safe effective trigger point needling techniques • Relevance of underlying anatomical structures to ensure safe needling • Relevant stretching techniques for each muscle covered Running time: 110 minutes Language: English Aspect Ratio: 16:9 FHA Format: PAL Region: 0 Classification: E (exempt from classification) Please note: This DVD is designed to be played on domestic DVD players, and playback on computers may result in picture or sound problems (For this item please quote stock ID 35849) ISBN: 9780955909696

Pregnancy and Childbirth: A holistic approach to massage and bodywork brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches to provide a solid base of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour up to the end of the first year postnatally for the mother.

Students and practitioners can use the text as a learning manual and reference tool
> Full text referencing
> Presented with clear diagrams, photographs and summary boxes
> Clinical accuracy: reviewed by, and with contributions from, international specialists including midwives, obstetricians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, aromatherapists and massage therapists.

Includes
> Anatomy and physiology and their implications for bodywork
> Detailed eastern theory including changes in the meridians and the extraordinary vessels and energy presentations
> Assessment realities and modifications including orthopaedic testing
> Discussion of issues for each area of the body including descriptions of bodywork techniques with energy-based approaches
> Testimonials illustrating aspects of work
> Discussion of professional issues including an exploration of the role of the therapist within the broader medical community
> Information on working with the higher-risk pregnant client and the effects of medical procedures in labour, on work in labour and in the postnatal period

(For this item please quote stock ID 31583) ISBN: 9780702030550

Traditional East Asian healthcare systems have moved rapidly from the fringes of healthcare systems in the West towards the centre over the past 50 years. This change of status for traditional medicines presents their practitioners with both opportunities and challenges as the focus shifts from one of opposition towards one of integration into biomedically dominated healthcare systems. Integrating East Asian Medicine into Contemporary Healthcare examines the opportunities and challenges of integrating East Asian medicine into Western healthcare systems from an interdisciplinary perspective. Volker Scheid and Hugh MacPherson bring together contributions from acknowledged experts from a number of different disciplines - including clinical researchers, Chinese Medicine practitioners, historians, medical anthropologists, experts in the social studies of science, technology and medicine - to examine and debate the impact of the evidence-based medicine movement on the ongoing modernization of East Asian medicines. This book considers the following questions: What are the values, goals and ethics implicit within traditional East Asian medical practices? What claims to effectiveness and safety are made by East Asian medical practice? What is at stake in subjecting these medical practices to biomedical models of evaluation? What constitutes best practice? How is it to be defined and measured? What are the ideologies and politics behind the process of integration of East Asian medical practices into modern health care systems? And what can we learn from a variety of models of integration into contemporary healthcare?
(For this item please quote stock ID 35954) ISBN: 9780702030215

Moving beyond the basic 'formulaic' practice of acupuncture to become a truly effective practitioner requires not only a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of Chinese medical thought, but the ability to interpret these effectively for diagnosis and treatment. "I Ching Acupuncture - The Balance Method" provides a clear introduction to the fundamental principles of Chinese medical philosophy including Qi, Yin-Yang, Five Phases, the Eight Trigrams, the Early and Later Heaven Ba Gua, the 64-Hexagrams, Luo Shu, He Tu and the Chinese calendar. The author then introduces the Balance Method of approaching treatment, and systematically presents the charts and references upon which the practitioner can rely, and a comprehensive explanation of the methods to be used to identify the correct treatment. This is a distal and minimal point selection method based on the classics of Chinese medicine. Essential for the clinic, but also guiding the practising acupuncturist to a much deeper understanding of their discipline, this book will constitute an invaluable tool for acupuncturists at all stages of their career.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35872) ISBN: 9781848190740

In the spring of 2007, Jason Blalack asked his mentor, Wu Bo-Ping (吴伯平), what was the most important Chinese medical text to translate into English. After a few moments of thought, Dr. Wu presented Jason with a tattered paperback copy of the original edition of Qin Bo-Wei’s New Guidelines for Treatment (治疗新律zhi liao xin lu, c. 1953), a manuscript that for all intents and purposes had been lost during the Cultural Revolution. That is the text that forms the framework of this exciting new book.

Qin Bo-Wei (秦伯未) (1901-1970) was among the most important physicians of the modern era. As a prominent clinician, educator, and scholar, he worked to integrate classical schools of thought and created one of the most coherent systems for understanding Chinese medicine during a critical time of intense turbulence in China’s history. Wu Bo-Ping was one of Dr. Qin’s students and is among the few who are still living today.

Translated and presented to a Western audience for the first time, Qin’s original work is enriched by Dr. Wu’s extensive commentary, which transforms it into a hands-on guide on how to effectively practice herbal medicine.

An excellent clinical manual, this book primarily teaches a method of thinking that serves as a foundation for a lifelong approach to herbal medicine. An understanding of how to use the core concepts presented here allows one to effectively treat the majority of diseases seen in the contemporary clinic.

The text itself is unique in its presentation and differs from other clinical manuals in a number of ways:

> Organized by treatment method. Teaches a way of emulating the thought underlying a prescription without being tied to its specified ingredients or original indications, thereby reflecting the thinking of Chinese medicine’s greatest clinicians. Ultimately, this approach opens up treatment possibilities that are often ignored in conventional textbooks.
> Small number of ingredients. Dr. Qin’s prescriptions contain a small number of precisely combined ingredients, administered in small doses.
> Explains how to use processed medicinals. The book provides detailed explanations about how to use processed medicinals (炮制 páo zhì).
> Based on influential lineage. This text imparts a wealth of clinical knowledge rooted in the tradition of an influential Chinese medicine lineage.
"This book is a major step in the dissemination of Qin Bo-Wei’s ideas. Perhaps more importantly, it represents a highly refined vision of how Chinese medicine can be understood in the West. Here we are presented with much more than a list of signs and symptoms linked to a pattern, which in turn is linked to a fixed formula. Instead, this book illustrates the nuances inherent in every step of the diagnostic and treatment process." – Charles Chace, author of A Qin Bowei Anthology

About the authors

Wu Bo-Ping graduated in the first class of the Beijing College of Chinese Medicine in 1962. He apprenticed for many years with Qin Bo-Wei, becoming one of his most prominent students. A generous and renowned instructor of Chinese medicine in China and abroad, he is best known as an accomplished clinician. He is now retired and lives in Hangzhou.

Jason Blalack is a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and maintains a full-time practice in Boulder, Colorado. He studied closely with Dr. Wu Bo-Ping in China over many years.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35824) ISBN: 9780939616749

Pathomechanisms describe the dynamic process through which disease develops and transforms in the body. While pattern diagnosis provides the practitioner with a snapshot picture of the current state of illness, it is a thorough understanding of pathomechanisms that allows one to predict and prevent the progression of disease. A comprehensive knowledge of the pathomechanisms involved in a given case allows treatment to be more holistic, preventative, and effective. In modern China, pathomechanisms have become a major focus of Chinese medical literature and education. Up to now, relatively little of this material has been transmitted to the West, and consequently many practitioners have failed to go beyond pattern diagnosis to examine the underlying disease process that produces the patterns. Thus, pathomechanisms are often described as a 'missing link' in a Westerner's Chinese medical education. This series of texts devoted to pathomechanisms attempts to bridge this gap so that practitioners may advance their knowledge and reap the rewards of greater clinical success.

Pathomechanisms of the Kidney describes the repletion conditions of the kidney, including kidney-channel wind-cold, wind-heat, wind-damp, cold-damp, damp-heat, repletion fire, static blood, phlegm turbidity, stones in the kidney channel, and kidney channel qi stagnation. The second section presents vacuity conditions, including vacuity of kidney yang, of kidney qi, and of kidney yin, insufficiency of kidney essence, dual vacuity of kidney yin and kidney yang, and kidney vacuity verging on desertion.

Each pathomechanism is described in detail with references to its historical development, then further differentiated by the specific aetiological factors. Each subsection discusses the origins and development of ideas relevant to this pathology, then gives the various symptoms, treatment strategies, and specific formulas, often with modifications to address the particular symptoms more directly. It is here that the author offers a review of relevant literature, spanning the entire range of traditional medical literature beginning with the early classics. For each text, he gives the specific quotations and then paraphrases and explains it. This provides the reader a sense of the historical evolution as well as the various clinical perspectives on each pathomechanism. At the conclusion of each section, the author summarizes the information in a useful table that differentiates again by aetiology and then lists specific symptoms in each case. The appendices include a section on modern research, a Chinese-English bibliography in alphabetical order (with both classical texts and journal articles on modern research) and a Chinese bibliography organized by stroke number. (For this item please quote stock ID 24301) ISBN: 9780912111865

Stem-branch acupuncture is a system of based on the elements of time which are represented by the ten heavenly stems and the twelve earthly branches. This book explains the fundamentals of stembranch acupuncture, its clinical application in the treatment of common disorders, and traditional stem-branch calculation methods. In addition, convenient look-up charts of the stems and branches, clinical trials, and observation of the curative effects are also presented.

(For this item please quote stock ID 35582) ISBN: 9787117138703

Chinese medical knowledge is based on an understanding of the processes of yin yang and the five elements. Chapter five of the Neijing Suwen, the first part of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, lays out these principles. The chapter begins with the laws of yin yang, progresses to the resonances of the five elements within the human body, and culminates with detailed descriptions of medical pathology.

‘Suwen chapter 5 conveys how a deep knowledge of yin yang and the five elements enables us to understand the functioning of a human being.’ - Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée
(For this item please quote stock ID 36254) ISBN: 9781872468112

Applications of Medicinals with Classical formulas is the author’s second work on the differentiation of patterns and clinical applications of medicinals by the medical sage Zhang Zhong-jing.

This book introduces and explains 23 commonly used medicinals. Each medicinals is introduced with its clinical application and related classical formulas as recorded in the classic Cold Damage and Essentials from the Golden Cabinet.

The author’s own experiences and directions are highlighted alongside, with well selected case examples and quotations from peer practitioners and ancient physicians.

The structure and hierarchical information format makes the book easy to learn from and very user friendly. Hence it can be used as an accessible textbook and a practical reference book, which is suitable for students, clinicians, and scientific researchers, as well as amateur enthusiasts of Chinese Medicine.

Features
> 23 commonly used medicinals with related classical formulas recorded in Treatise on Cold Damage and Essentials from the Golden Cabinet
> The author’s own experiences and directions
> Well selected case examples
> Quotations from peer practitioners and ancient physicians
> Hierarchical information format, easy to learn from and user friendly

(For this item please quote stock ID 35097) ISBN: 9787117132848

Pathomechanisms describe the dynamic process through which disease develops and transforms in the body. While pattern diagnosis provides the practitioner with a snapshot picture of the current state of illness, it is a thorough understanding of pathomechanisms that allows one to predict and prevent the progression of disease. A comprehensive knowledge of the pathomechanisms involved in a given case allows treatment to be more holistic, preventative, and effective. In modern China, pathomechanisms have become a major focus of Chinese medical literature and education. Up to now, relatively little of this material has been transmitted to the West, and consequently many practitioners have failed to go beyond pattern diagnosis to examine the underlying disease process that produces the patterns. Thus, pathomechanisms are often described as a 'missing link' in a Westerner's Chinese medical education. This series of texts devoted to pathomechanisms attempts to bridge this gap so that practitioners may advance their knowledge and reap the rewards of greater clinical success.

Pathomechanisms of the Spleen provides a thorough glimpse into the various manifestations of spleen disease in Chinese medicine.
Part 1 discusses repletion conditions of the spleen, including spleen qi depression, thought and preoccupation stagnating in the spleen, cold-damp encumbering the spleen, phlegm turbidity obstructing the spleen, food and drink damaging the spleen, and static blood accumulating in the spleen - and spleen fire (yang) exuberance - including spleen channel repletion fire and damp-heat brewing in the spleen.
Part 2 presents vacuity conditions, including vacuity of spleen qi, spleen yang, and spleen yin.

Each pathomechanism is described in detail with references to its historical development, then further differentiated by the specific aetiological factors. Each subsection discusses the origins and development of ideas relevant to this pathology, then gives the various symptoms, treatment strategies, and specific formulas, often with modifications to address the particular symptoms more directly. It is here that the author offers a review of relevant literature, spanning the entire range of traditional medical literature beginning with the early classics. For each text, he gives the specific quotations and then paraphrases and explains it. This provides the reader a sense of the historical evolution as well as the various clinical perspectives on each pathomechanism. At the conclusion of each section, the author summarizes the information in a useful table that differentiates again by aetiology and then lists specific symptoms in each case. The appendices include a section on modern research, a Chinese-English bibliography in alphabetical order (with both classical texts and journal articles on modern research) and a Chinese bibliography organised by stroke number.

(For this item please quote stock ID 24304) ISBN: 9780912111841

Debra Betts has taught acupressure to promote a better birth experience to midwives, practitioners and pregnant women for many years. Now - at last - this professionally produced DVD offers a detailed explanation, fully demonstrated, of the techniques involved. Ideal for practitioners of acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu and massage, doulas, birth helpers and pregnant women, the DVD includes testimonials from women and their partners who have used the techniques during labour and a 16-page printed booklet that sits in the DVD pack with illustrated reminders of the points and their application.

About the Authors
Debra Betts is an acupuncturist and educator based in Wellington, New Zealand. She has been teaching women, their support people and midwives the techniques demonstrated on this DVD since 1992. Her teaching of acupressure has in this time spread from classes held in her private clinic to international acupuncture and midwifery workshops.

Tom Kennedy is an acupuncturist based in Bristol, UK. He has a special interest in treating pregnancy related conditions, and teaches Debra’s acupressure techniques to pregnant women and their support people.

Contents
> About Acupressure
> Using acupressure appropriately
> A few words for support people
> How to find the eight acupressure points
> Using the points effectively
> Baby in breech or posterior position
> Failure to progress (can also be used to encourage the onset of labour if medical induction is imminent)
> Emotional stress during labour
> Nausea, afterpains, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery and other problems during and after pregnancy

(For this item please quote stock ID 34231) ISBN: 9780955909672

The second book in Jeremy Ross’ series on combining Western herbs and Chinese medicine, this is a clinical materia medica with 120 herbs that is designed for quick access to a wealth of clinically important data about Western use, traditional Chinese use (where available), comparison with similar herbs, constituents and pharmacology, dosage and dispensing, and contraindications.

At the heart of each herb chapter is a clear and useful table that brings together Chinese actions, Western actions, Western uses, and examples of herb pairs for specific disorders. Herb pairs are the basic unit of herb combination. About 700 herb pairs are listed in this book with examples of the disorders treated. In the Appendix, there is a list of herb pairs for main Western disorders.

The book is enhanced by 120 drawings that clearly show the plant parts to aid identification and give a clear visualization of the herb. All main Chinese syndromes are given with details of symptoms, pulse and tongue, and lists of suitable herbs. This includes individual Chinese syndromes as well as common Chinese syndrome combinations.

About the author:
Jeremy Ross has qualifications in botanical sciences, science teaching, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Western phytotherapy. He took his first course in Western herbs in California in 1974. Returning to England, he completed the course of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, in 1982. In 1988, he graduated from the 2-year course in Chinese herbal medicine given by Ted Kaptchuk, and then completed further herbal training at the International College of Nanjing, China.

For 20 years, Jeremy has developed the topic Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine, integrating three paradigms: Western herbal tradition, Chinese medicine, and with modern pharmacological and clinical research. He has published two books in this series: Principles, Practice and Materia Medica and A Clinical Materia Medica: 120 Herbs in Western Use.

(For this item please quote stock ID 36132) ISBN: 9783927344921

Acupuncture Desk Reference, 2nd edition (2011) has been completely updated. ADR1 is a collection of information assembled to help practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine become highly effective in treatment and successful in practice. Extremely popular with acupuncturists, herbalists, and student practitioners, this 496-page clinic reference book is essential for all acupuncturists. It provides more than 315 Chinese formulas, 370 herbs, Zang Fu, acupuncture points, special categories, clinical indications, methods, practice, and food as medicine for the most common ailments. One third of this book is devoted to Western Medicine, which allows the user to check for drugs, labs, herbal 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 practice.

In practice, a TCM practitioner already knows the information, but needs a comprehensive but concise reference to refresh his/her memory. Acupuncturists are expected to have clinical knowledge and skills across many fields, and Acupuncture 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 or lab coat and is easy to navigate in a clinical setting.

New to this edition
> Flexibound and layflat binding (More durable than spiral bounding)
> Additional 100 new pages added to ADR (2nd edition) over previous spiral bound edition (2007)
> Updated herb and formula section to reflect changes within Bensky and John Chenas Formula Books
> Updates to California State Board 2010
> Updated cross reference for herbs and formulas
> Updated cross reference for pharmacological effects
> New illustrations for acupuncture points
> New regional acupuncture points
> New auricular points
> New Microsystems (Face and Nose)
> New Foot & Abdominal Points
> New Korean Hand Therapy
> New Reflexology Points
> New Anatomy (Internal Organs)
> New and updated and anatomy
> Updated herb interactions
> New English to Spanish translation
> New Four Pillars of Evaluation
> New Tongue & Pulse
> New Hara Diagnosis
> New Color Herb Photos
> New NADA protocols

(For this item please quote stock ID 34123) ISBN: 9780981563138

Written by Giovanni Maciocia, probably the most respected Western TCM practitioner and author of TCM texts, this is the most comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology textbook in the English language. It covers the principles of diseases related to obstetrics and gynaecology in TCM and offers a full, clear and detailed exploration of this area. The text adapts Traditional Chinese gynaecology to Western conditions and patients, reflected in over 100 case histories. It includes an extensive chapter on the aetiology of gynaecological problems with: guidelines on women's lifestyle, in-depth discussion of 64 patterns and a discussion of Western differentiation of each, and in-depth discussion of eight extraordinary vessels.

Features:
> Comprehensive coverage of a popular area in traditional Chinese medicine
> Clear accounts of the aetiology & pathology of women's disorders in traditional Chinese medicine, in-depth discussion of 64 Ob/Gyn conditions
> Diagnostic signs & symptoms explored in full
> Full coverage of treatment principles & actual suggested treatments, including acupuncture, herbs, patent remedies, & prognosis
> Over 100 detailed case histories
> Includes a chapter on acupuncture in childbirth written by experienced midwives
> A long-awaited text from a major international author on a subject area which is as yet scantily covered in existing texts

(For this item please quote stock ID 35032) ISBN: 9780443104220

Children correspond to spring, to dawn, to the rising of yang within yin, to wind. Their qi is characterized by impulsive, rapid, sudden movement that is also a feature of any changes in their state of health - young children fall ill very easily, yet respond just as readily to treatment. Chinese medicine, which considers illnesses as manifestations of an imbalance in the body’s energetic system, is very effective in making resources available that are important in enabling the child to grow up in a more harmonious and beneficial way.

Main features:
> Comprehensive introduction to the unique benefits of Chinese medicine in the treatment of children’s disorders.
> Detailed description of the etiology, pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases according to TCM principles.
> Clearly illustrated presentation of the main tuina sequences and acupuncture points.
> Practical examples of the application of treatment principles and in-depth analysis of 18 case histories giving a useful insight into an assortment of clinical conditions.
> Extensive discussion of the relationship between practitioners and young patients (and their parents) and of the difficulties and rewards experienced in clinical practice.
> Suitable for all tuina and acupuncture practitioners and for all those interested in treating children in a non-invasive manner.

The accompanying 65-minute DVD offers a vivid illustration of day-to-day work, demonstrating the use of tuina and acupuncture on child patients in the Xiaoxiao pediatric clinic.

(For this item please quote stock ID 36144) ISBN: 9781901149081

交際的潛規則無法逃脫，心理學大師為你速解交往密碼！在與人的交往中，惟有令你和對方都舒服，找準彼此之間的平衡點，才是最好的人際關係。你知道嗎？幫助他人是一本萬利的買賣，寬容是與人相處的通行證，我們都具有成功的可能性，不言不語有時最有說服力，和別人一起走才能走得遠……人際交往中的潛規則錯綜複雜，本書將以不一樣的視角，為你進行有深度、有智慧的剖析，教你解決問題的思路與方法，幫你迅速成長為人際高手。 (For this item please quote stock ID 36437) ISBN: 9789888148134

Depression is in fact a potentially life-threatening mood disorder, and in recent years, there have been remarkable developments in the treatment of many psycho-emotional disorders. In TCM, practitioners seek the root cause of disease by assessing patterns of disharmony within both body and mind. Because clinical depression is a complex systemic disease, Chinese physicians follow the traditional guideline of "the brain governs the spirit-brightness" by applying integrative medical treatment along with psychotherapy and personalised pattern differentiation. This book introduces the current applications of Chinese formula medicinal while also providing practical integrative treatment methods such as warming yang and opening constraint.

(For this item please quote stock ID 34008) ISBN: 9787117127295

Pathomechanisms describe the dynamic process through which disease develops and transforms in the body. While pattern diagnosis provides the practitioner with a snapshot picture of the current state of illness, it is a thorough understanding of pathomechanisms that allows one to predict and prevent the progression of disease. A comprehensive knowledge of the pathomechanisms involved in a given case allows treatment to be more holistic, preventative, and effective. In modern China, pathomechanisms have become a major focus of Chinese medical literature and education. Up to now, relatively little of this material has been transmitted to the West, and consequently many practitioners have failed to go beyond pattern diagnosis to examine the underlying disease process that produces the patterns. Thus, pathomechanisms are often described as a 'missing link' in a Westerner's Chinese medical education. This series of texts devoted to pathomechanisms attempts to bridge this gap so that practitioners may advance their knowledge and reap the rewards of greater clinical success.

Pathomechanisms of the Lung discusses repletion conditions of the lung, including impaired diffusion of the lung, impaired depurative downbearing of the lung, and impaired diffusion and downbearing of the lung. The second section presents vacuity conditions, including vacuity of lung qi, lung yang, lung yin, and lung blood.

Each pathomechanism is described in detail with references to its historical development, then further differentiated by the specific aetiological factors. Each subsection discusses the origins and development of ideas relevant to this pathology, then gives the various symptoms, treatment strategies, and specific formulas, often with modifications to address the particular symptoms more directly. It is here that the author offers a review of relevant literature, spanning the entire range of traditional medical literature beginning with the early classics. For each text, he gives the specific quotations and then paraphrases and explains it. This provides the reader a sense of the historical evolution as well as the various clinical perspectives on each pathomechanism. At the conclusion of each section, the author summarizes the information in a useful table that differentiates again by aetiology and then lists specific symptoms in each case. The appendices include a section on modern research, a Chinese-English bibliography in alphabetical order (with both classical texts and journal articles on modern research) and a Chinese bibliography organized by stroke number.

(For this item please quote stock ID 24303) ISBN: 9780912111872

In Chinese medicine, qi and blood are the most fundamental elements of the human body, and disorders affecting either of them can give rise to a variety of conditions. Dysfunctions or abnormalities of the channels, collaterals, and the various tissues and organs of the body are all related to changes in the qi and blood. Understanding and treating these disorders is therefore very important in clinical practice.

Atlas of Blood and Qi Disorders in Chinese Medicine provides over a hundred vivid photographic examples of blood and qi disorders drawn from actual clinical practice along with a discussion of associated clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment principles and methods. Individual chapters are devoted to patterns of qi deficiency, blood deficiency, hot and cold blood, blood statis, and bleeding as well as the tongue signs related to these disorders. The book also discusses associated eight parameter and organ theory, with many helpful summary tables at the end of each chapter.

"As qi and blood are basic elements of Chinese medicine, the differentiation of qi and blood disorders is one of the main diagnostic methods. Atlas of Blood and Qi Disorders in Chinese Medicine provides photographic images of real cases along with detailed clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, treatment principles, and methods. I am delighted to recommend this publication to those in the medical profession as well as students, practitioners, and others interested in traditional Chinese medicine."
From the Foreword by Song Tianbin, Professor and Chief Physician, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

About the authors
Zhao Jingyi is a 1982 graduate of the Beijing College (University) of Chinese Medicine, where he is now a professor. Dr. Zhao is also a practicing physician and teaches diagnosis in Chinese medicine to Chinese and Western students. In addition to the books that he has written with Li Xuemei—Acupuncture Patterns & Practice and Patterns & Practice in Chinese Medicine—he has published teaching materials for his students and has conducted much clinical research in this field.

Li Xuemei (Anna Lee) is a medical doctor and specialist in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She completed her studies in Chinese and Western medicine at the Beijing College (University) of Chinese Medicine in 1982. She then worked as a clinical specialist at the teaching hospitals associated with the university, where she taught many Chinese and Western students. Dr. Li has lectured in China, Canada, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia and Ireland, where she now lives and practices medicine.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33851) ISBN: 9780939616725

Finally a short and easy-to-follow book that gives practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine all the information they need to notice, understand, and refer their patients correctly when facing potentially dangerous signs and symptoms.

Why you need this book :
> Introductory material gives you an outline of how to actually do a correct patient referral and how to follow up for your own and your patient's medical and legal protection.
> In just 220 pages Dr. Anzaldua presents all the most common red flag signs and symptoms that we may see in an acupuncture clinic. He also tells us what level of referral may be necessary for each red flag case.
> Every red flag has a real life case study, helping readers to understand the process of identifying red flag cases and making correct referrals.
> The easy-to-follow design and thorough index lets you find what you are looking for quickly.
> Questions at the end of every chapter allow students and life-long learners to review what you have learned as you go.

About the author
David Anzaldua, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois in 1979 and completed a residency in Family Medicine in 1982. He is board certified in Family Medicine and has more recently received board certification in the newest specialty in modern medicine, Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. He also studied sports medicine and analytical psychology for many years following his initial board certification and has been a certified psychoanalyst.

For most of his medical career Dr. Anzaldua has practiced integrative medicine, seeking to blend scientifically verifiable alternative methods with conventional methods. He has been a teacher/lecturer at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Stanford University College of Medicine, and later taught Biomedicine at Five Branches University as well as AIMC-Berkeley. Though not licensed in TCM, he has had the privilege of studying under the guidance of two masters of TCM, Douglas Wang and Frank Hu.

Dr. Anzaldua's passion for integrating certain features of TCM and modern scientific medicine is well known to his colleagues. Due to his vast clinical and teaching experience he has been able to share that passion with many practitioners by lecturing both nationally and internationally. He gave one of the nation's first lectures on sport medicine at an American Academy of Family Medicine National Convention and was a guest lecturer at the 2004 International Traditional Chinese Medicine Seminar in Hangzhou, China.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33900) ISBN: 9781891845543

The perfect complement to the original Acupuncture Desk Reference including: pain management, women’s health, shen disturbance, qi gong and Master Tung. ADR2, like the original keeps concepts brief in nature, a comprehensive book with quick review guiding the practitioner to become a more active participant with the patient’s health. includes symptoms, formulas, and points for the three of the most common categories in TCM, recommended exercises to support wellness, and much more.

Acupuncture Desk Reference V2, 2nd Edition, (2011) has been completely updated. The perfect complement to the original Acupuncture Desk Reference V1; including revisions to pain management, womens health, shen disturbance, qi gong, Master Tung and new chapters to infertility, acutonics and facial acupuncture.

ADR2, like the original keeps concepts brief in nature, a comprehensive book with quick review guiding the practitioner to become a more active participant with patients health. This 432 page book includes symptoms, formulas, and points for the most common disorders in TCM.

(For this item please quote stock ID 34124) ISBN: 9780981563145

This package provides you with the book plus the eBook - giving you the printed book, plus access to the complete book content electronically. "Evolve eBooks" allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other "Evolve eBooks" titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic 'bookshelf', so that you can search across your entire library of "Complementary Therapy eBooks".

This exciting new edition of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional Five Element acupuncture. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. After examining the Elements themselves and the functions of the Organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in Five Element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment and the treatment itself. It puts this style of treatment into the context of other styles of acupuncture treatment - especially Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it is used in the West today. This edition has been thoroughly revised throughout and includes a new and improved colour page design.

Features
> Gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of five element constitutional acupuncture treatment
> covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory
> Includes an unambiguous description of the principle aspects of diagnosis within a system, ironing out inconsistencies often present in discussions of these aspects

‘...the authors have shown how their approach can even integrate with TCM findings to treat patients more completely and rapidly. As the case histories illustrate, "Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture" is a style of practice that is second to none, and this innovative text is an excellent resource for learning it’. - Peter Eckman

(For this item please quote stock ID 18881)

The Jīn Guì Yào Lǜe ("Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Coffer"), like its sister volume the Shāng Hán Lùn ("On Cold Damage"), is a gem reconstituted from fragments of a lost text called the Shāng Hán Zá Bìng Lùn ("On Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases") by indisputably the most brilliant medical mind that China ever produced, the Hàn Dynasty physician Zhāng Jī. Exerting an influence on the development of Chinese medicine unmatched by any other medical scholar, Zhāng integrated the then relatively new theories of systematic correspondence of the Nèi and Nànjīng with an already vast practical knowledge knowledge in the use of medicinals. Such was his brilliance that it was not fully recognized by Chinese physicians until centuries later in the Sòng Dynasty, when Zhāng's combination of theory and practice became the mainstream in Chinese medicine that survived centuries of scrutiny from successive generations of medical scholars and buttressed traditional medicine against the challenge of Western in the twentieth century. Combining theoretic etiologies with detailed diagnosis and skillfully devised treatments, Zhāng’s work has left an indelible print on traditional medicine in China for nearly 2,000 years. A third of the most commonly used formulas in Chinese medical practice today were devised by Zhāng Jī.

The Jīn Guì Yào Lǜe ("Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Coffer") covers diseases other than external contractions dealt with in the Shāng Hán Lùn, including lung diseases, water swelling, dissipation-thirst, impediment (bì), summerheat stroke, mounting diseases, and gynecological diseases, to name just a few. The first chapter and explains the etiology of disease and treatment principles, while the last discusses food prohibitions. (For this item please quote stock ID 30481)

Proficiency in the prescription of Chinese herbs depends on an intimate knowledge of the raw materials. The ability to discriminate the fine points of difference between similar herbs within a group, combined with a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of each herb ensures selection of the most effective herbs in every clinical situation. Distilled from the major herb reference texts of China and the West, the desk reference is designed to be quick and easy to use, with clear and accurate tables comparing all the herbs used in the modern clinic. Designed to help students master the formidable task of learning the materia medica, and to enhance the dexterity of experienced practitioners, the desk reference is an essential guide to the intricate logic of Chinese herbal prescription.

Features
> Tables comparing indications, functions, areas of influence, flavors and nature across groups of herbs
> Practical information about the effects of different types of processing, dosage variations, delivery format and concise cautions and contraindications
> Appendices of herbs proscribed during pregnancy, herbs with potential toxicity, endangered species and possible substitutes, herbs requiring special treatment, and formulae noted in the text
> An extensive index and glossary of terms

(For this item please quote stock ID 34357) ISBN: 9780957972025