Use Traditional Chinese Medicine in diagnosing and treating disease!
Maciocia’s The Practice of Chinese Medicine,
3rd Edition
describes how to apply TCM theory to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions frequently encountered in practice. Covering common, chronic, and acute conditions,
Maciocia’s
provides guidelines to treatment with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Case studies offer real-world insights into determining effective treatment care. From an expert team of editors who were close to the late Giovanni Maciocia and who practice "the Maciocia way," this practical, illustrated text makes it easier to apply TCM in Western medical practice.
Coverage of Traditional Chinese Medicine
includes the diagnosis and treatment of 48 common diseases, conditions, and disorders.
Discussion of aetiology, pathology, and differential diagnoses according to TCM
is provided for each disease, condition, and disorder.
UNIQUE! Summaries of Western differential diagnoses
provide alternative treatment options.
Coverage of treatments
includes acupuncture and herbs, with explanations of choices.
Reviews of clinical trials and modern Chinese literature
report the experience of noted doctors of Chinese medicine.
Practical appendices
include
Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages, the Four Levels,
and
the Three Burners; Prescriptions; and Suggested Substitutions of Chinese Herbs
.
English-Pinyin Glossary of Chinese Terms
is included.
NEW and UNIQUE!
Clinical Tips
provide practical guidelines to diagnosing and treating diseases.
Red Flags
list symptoms that may necessitate a referral to a Western physician.
NEW!
Updated clinical trials and references
are added.
Updated Western differential diagnosis sections
NEW
discussion on sexuality in Chinese medicine
is added.
Additional tongue photos
aid in diagnosing diseases, based on Chinese medicine protocols.
Updated, full-color photos
NEW! Four new appendices
are added, for a total of 10 appendices.
Reorganization of material
provides easier access to key topics.