Grundlagen der chinesischen Medizin

The classic reissued! This unique work is one of the most successful books on Chinese medicine in the West. The author, Giovanni Maciocia, is a leading authority in this field and enjoys worldwide recognition. The new edition contains all the essential information about the theory of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as well as its implementation in Western practice. In Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, you will learn about the various therapeutic principles and the use of acupuncture. The content is based on careful research in classical and modern Chinese texts and explains the application of the theories in the context of Western medical practice. Additionally, it covers knowledge about pathological processes and pathogenic factors, diagnostic clues (especially pulse diagnosis), symptom assessment, and the identification of disease patterns according to TCM criteria. The 3rd edition from 2016 includes additional summary boxes and numerous practical tips, new case studies for a better understanding of TCM/acupuncture, additional illustrations, and a separate Q&A section for knowledge review. The special edition of the 3rd edition is fully in color. The book is suitable for TCM practitioners and alternative medicine professionals with a focus on TCM.