Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US

New Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US

This highly successful textbook covers the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application of theory in the context of Western clinical practice. The new edition features new and updated material plus an accompanying website containing over 650 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.

25th Anniversary edition of the Western world's best-selling book on Chinese medicine!

Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points

Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences

Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' (Nei Jing) and the 'Classic of Difficulties' (Nan Jing)

Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated

Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts