- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text, 3rd Edition (ISBN 9780702052163)
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, 3rd Edition by Giovanni Maciocia is the most complete and trusted English-language reference on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Extensively revised and updated, this edition integrates classical Chinese theory with modern clinical understanding, offering a detailed framework for both diagnosis and treatment.
Product Details
- Title: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Author: Giovanni Maciocia
- Publisher: Elsevier / Churchill Livingstone
- ISBN-13: 9780702052163
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 1320 +
- Price: $103.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free shipping on all orders
At BooksGoat, the Foundations of Chinese Medicine, 3rd Edition serves as a comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It presents the theoretical principles of TCM in a clear, systematic manner while connecting them to modern clinical practice.
What This Book Covers
This edition covers every major aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including fundamental theories, organ systems, patterns of disharmony, etiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. It serves as both a textbook for study and a reference for clinical application.
Key Features of the 3rd Edition
- Comprehensive Coverage: Integrates TCM theory, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
- Clinical Applications: Over 100 case examples illustrating real-world practice and decision making.
- Updated Terminology: Aligns with WHO and modern Chinese medical education standards.
- Detailed Illustrations: More than 750 charts and color figures clarify diagnostic relationships.
- Integrative Perspective: Discusses parallels between TCM and Western biomedical concepts.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine
- Yin–Yang and Five Element Principles
- Organ Systems (Zang Fu)
- Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
- Etiology and Pathogenesis of Disease
- Diagnostic Methods – Observation, Listening, Inquiry, Palpation
- Patterns of Disharmony and Syndrome Differentiation
- Treatment Principles and Case Studies
Who Should Use This Book?
- Students and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Acupuncturists and herbalists in clinical practice
- Integrative medicine and holistic health professionals
- Educators and TCM training institutions
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FAQs
- Is this the latest edition of Maciocia’s work?
- Yes — the 3rd Edition is the most current and updated version with revised content and modern terminology.
- Is it used in TCM training programs worldwide?
- Yes — it’s the standard textbook in many acupuncture and TCM universities around the world.
- Does it include both herbal and acupuncture concepts?
- Yes — it covers herbal formulas, diagnosis, treatment principles, and acupuncture foundations in a single integrated framework.
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