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Examination of the tongue, like the pulse, is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional Chinese medicine. This book--newly revised in 1995--systematically describes each of the primary characteristics of the tongue (body color, shape and coating) and their significance in the clinic. It traces the historical development of tongue diagnosis and its relationship to externally- contracted disorders and the eight principals.

Featured in this revised edition are 59 color plates and accompanying case histories from the author's own practice. Other aspects of tongue diagnosis newly described in this edition include the integration of tongue and pulse diagnosis; the use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems; tongue diagnosis and herbal treatment; the tongue in prognosis; and special considerations regarding tongue diagnosis in children.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33268 in Books


• Published on: 1995-06


• Original language: English


• Number of items: 1


• Binding: Hardcover


• 210 pages

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Editorial Reviews

Review
"A thorough, clinically oriented exposition of tongue diagnosis." -- American Journal of Acupuncture

"Will undoubtedly be the standard textbook on tongue diagnosis for many years to come." -- The Journal of Chinese Medicine

The Journal of Chinese Medicine
"Will undoubtedly be the standard textbook on tongue diagnosis for many years to come."

About the Author
Giovanni Maciocia is an acupuncturist and medical herbalist in Amersham, England, where he has practiced since 1973. He studied acupuncture at the International College of Oriental Medicine in Sussex (Bachelor of Acupuncture, 1974) and the Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Diplomate, 1980, 1982, 1987). Since 1979 he has been a contributing editor to The Journal of Chinese Medicine, and a frequent lecturer on Chinese medicine in Europe and the United States. His other books include The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine.

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Customer Reviews

Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
I really believe this book is excellent for those TCM students that are of intermediate level(For beginers buy The Web That has No Weaver). Maciocia's book, I find is very common in Accupunture schools along with his book on pulse diagnosis. If the student understands basic TCM concepts and wants to expand his/her knowledge, whether a TCM student or a student in another type of Complementary Alternative Medicine, this is the next step. This book is through, concise, and easily understood.
Be Well and others will be too. Enjoy.

Excellent!
A really useful book, with very good plates of tongues. Recommended for all TCM practitioners.

Always learning something new
Helpful information as an adjunct to conventional Western medicine diagnostic tools.