By Giovanni Maciocia.

Thorough and clinically-oriented, this text describes the principles of tongue diagnosis in great detail. Each of the major aspects of the tongue (body color, shape and coating) and its relationship to the diagnostic process is described systematically. In addition, the author traces the historical development of tongue diagnosis and its role in the evolution of traditional Chinese medical theory and practice.
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By Giovanni Maciocia.

Exciting new edition covering the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and discusses in detail the function of the acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. Based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, this book explains the application of theory in a Western practice context. The first complete and systematic textbook of the theory of Chinese medicine in the English language, this text remains the standard textbook used by most acupuncture colleges all over the world. Comes with CD-ROM companion, which includes over 750 self-test questions as well as images from the book.
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By Giovanni Maciocia.

Easily accessible and heavily illustrated, this complete guide to diagnosis in Chinese Medicine places an emphasis on "real world" issues. Focusing on clear interpretations of signs and symptoms, it addresses the practice beyond the theory and leads readers through both basic and sophisticated levels of diagnostic interpretation. Since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on a subtle appraisal of a patient's disharmony, many factors beyond traditional Western symptoms are considered, including: a patient's voice, the absence of thirst, feeling hot or cold, the patient's smell, tone of voice, and glitter of eyes.
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