Foundations of Chinese Medicine
Giovanni Maciocia - Published:
1989
Hardcover
- 498 Pages
This text covers the basic theory
of traditional Chinese medicine for beginning students.
Concentrating on acupuncture, and emphasizing relationships
in its discussions of pathogenesis and therapy, Foundations
uses many illustrations, diagrams, and case histories
to reinforce the text. It describes the functions, etiologies
and patterns associated with each of the channels and
organs.
Also included are descriptions of
hand diagnosis, eye reflex areas, and information regarding
the often overlooked specifics of habit and lifestyle.
The section on channels and points is imaginative and original. Instead of
the usual location and actions listings, the author directs attention to the
experiential information needed to select and apply points effectively. Each
point is discussed in three categories: nature, action, and commentary. The
first category is the point associations, the second its related functions
or treatment principles. The commentary section is a discussion of the point’s
clinical use based on Chinese sources and the author’s experience.
These discussions detail the practical use of the point, the effective applications,
and clinical advice concerning technique or selection. For the reader who liked
the Essentials or Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion but wanted a broader
scope and less confusing prose, this is the ideal text.
This text covers the basic theory
of traditional Chinese medicine for beginning students.
Concentrating on acupuncture, and emphasizing relationships
in its discussions of pathogenesis and therapy, Foundations
uses many illustrations, diagrams, and case histories
to reinforce the text. It describes the functions, etiologies
and patterns associated with each of the channels and
organs.