Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine 2nd Edition

By Giovanni Maciocia.

This major, new book is is a comprehensive, highly illustrated, and easy-to-understand resource. Emphasis is placed on “real world” issues and symptoms, and the text focuses on clear interpretations of signs and symptoms – the practice beyond the theory. Since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on a subjective appraisal of the patient’s symptoms and signs – which form a pattern – many factors beyond traditional Western symptoms are taken into consideration. Thus, Chinese diagnosis is based on a subtle appraisal of a patient’s disharmony, which may not be a “disease” at all, and as such requires careful interpretation of a range of nuances. This practical resource will help students and practitioners carefully interpret a wide range of diagnostic nuances.

Hard cover, 1128 pages.