The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine

By this I mean that the illustrations are beautiful, sure, but that they show so much. Color illustrations on every page: photos, diagrams, charts, drawings, art. Table of Contents Highlights... Foreword How to Use This Book Introduction The Whole View Historical Overview The Future The Ideas Behind Chinese Medicine - Basic Principles - Basic Substances - The Meridian System - Zangfu System - Causes of Disharmony The Chinese Approach to Diagnosis - Diagnostic Techniques - Patters of Disharmony The Chinese Approach to Treatment - Modalities - Accupuncture - Herbalism - Quigong - Lifestyle - Bringing It Together Next Steps Further Reading Glossary Index

As someone who has been practicing Chinese Medicine for 16 years in San Diego (www.bodymindwellnesscenter.com), I find this book an excellent resource for anyone who wants and in dept primer into the theoretical basis and practical application of a system of medicine that originates in the Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the natural balance found in Nature and agriculture.

Concise and clear introduction to Chinese Medicine. Easy to read and understand.

This is an excellent book to have as a reference fo eastern methodologies in medicine and healing. Unfortunately it is long out of print, but if you can get your hands on a copy of this text, you will not be dissappointed. In fact, if you are unhappy with it, I will be happy to purchase it from you as I have many peers that would happily use it.

This book was loaned to me by a fellow physician and I had a hard time giving it back. It's a great resource for information that covers a little of everything in Chinese Medicine. I practice acupuncture and have found much of the information useful for preparing lectures, not only for the general public, but for other physicians as well. It's a versatile book good not only for it's comprehensive content, but also as a coffee table book as the illustrations are great. Would heartily recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the vast offerings of Chinese Medicine.