From the internationally acclaimed practitioner, Giovanni Maciocia, comes a first-class textbook that explains the application of the theory of Chinese medicine to Western medical practice. It emphasises Western types of diseases and patients.

Features
- No other English language text combines the depth and detail with practical application
- The author combines scholarship with a readable style and a well-structured text that can be read through or dipped into for easy reference
- The most-detailed and comprehensive textbook of Chinese medicine available in English
- Written by an author with long clinical experience whose knowledge of Chinese has enabled him to study in China and to read widely the original Chinese texts - not translations
- The author is well-known internationally, particularly in Europe, the UK, and the USA

Contents
Yin-Yang. The 5 Phases (Or 5 Elements). The Nature and Function of Qi, Blood, Body Fluids. The Functions of the Internal Organs. The Causes of Diseases. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the 8 Principles. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Internal Organs. Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Channels. Principles of Treatment. The Various Classifications of Points. The Action of the Points. Appendix: Differentiation of Symptoms According to 6 Channels, 4 Levels, 3 Burners
Hardback 528 Pages 96 Illustrations