Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists

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Summary: The Foundations for all TCM students
Review: This is the main book for diagnostics of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in the US. All TCM colleges that I know of require this text for all their theory classes. The book is very dense and to the point, and any student of TCM must utilize this text throughout his/her studies...

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Summary: Adequate
Review: This is truly one of the best texbooks I have every seen that explains acupuncture and chinese medical theory. Very comprehensive and informative. It begins by explaining foundational principles of chinese medical thought such as: yin and yang, the five elements, vital substances, the trasformation of Qi, the function of the different organ systems and patterns, and concludes with very descriptive information on the action and use for most points. This text is used at many acupuncture colleges around the nation. A MUST HAVE for all who have a sincere interest in chinese medicine. Keep an eye open for Giovanni's next work "Diagnosis IN Chinese Medicine".

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Summary: THE BEST ACUPUNCTURE TEXTBOOK AVALIABLE
Review: This is truly one of the best texbooks I have every seen that explains acupuncture and chinese medical theory. Very comprehensive and informative. It begins by explaining foundational principles of chinese medical thought such as: yin and yang, the five elements, vital substances, the trasformation of Qi, the function of the different organ systems and patterns, and concludes with very descriptive information on the action and use for most points. This text is used at many acupuncture colleges around the nation. A MUST HAVE for all who have a sincere interest in chinese medicine. Keep an eye open for Giovanni's next work "Diagnosis IN Chinese Medicine".