Overview

In this fully up-to-date Second Edition, experts in Chinese medicine explain how traditional Chinese tongue diagnosis can be used in daily practice to complement conventional Western methods. The guide begins with a brief introduction to the history, anatomy, physiology, and methodology of tongue diagnosis followed by basic techniques and systematic procedures for identifying the manifold individual characteristics of the tongue’s shape and its many modifications. Full-color photographs of tongues then demonstrate a variety of clinical scenarios to help readers develop a holistic approach to diagnosis. Book features : An in-depth review of the tongue’s most important anatomic and physiologic features, including the lingual papillae, the tongue muscles, arterial supply, and much more More than 180 full-color illustrations and high-quality clinical photographs of Western tongues enhance the text Treatment suggestions for using acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition accompany each clinical image Medical assessment of 28 case histories with real-life photographs from the authors’ practice The Second Edition of Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis is an essential resource for every practitioner or student of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, or complementary medicine.""

Full Product Details

Author:   Claus C. Schnorrenberger ,  Beate Schnorrenberger
Publisher:   Thieme Publishing Group
Imprint:   Thieme Publishing Group
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 19.00cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783131398321

ISBN 10:   3131398329
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   26 January 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Introduction and Preliminary Remarks Foundations 2 History and Scientific Foundations of Tongue Diagnosis Methodology of Tongue Diagnosis 3 The Technique of Tongue Diagnosis 4 Systematic Procedure of Tongue Diagnosis Clinical Part 5 Clinical Applications 6 Typical Topographic Changes of the Tongue in Relationship to Syndrome Differentiation (Bian Zheng) 7 Assessment of the Course of a Disease by Application of Tongue Diagnosis 8 Tongue Differentiation in Headache Patients Appendix Selected Biographical References Figure Sources Food Groups Accordign to the Five Elements The Groups of Chinese Materia Medica List of Chinese Materia Medica Alphabetical List of the Chinese Materia Medica

Reviews

Praise for the First Edition: The authors take a comprehensive approach to treatment by including acupuncture, herbs and diet; the photos are good; and the cases are interesting. - The Lantern: A Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Praise for the First Edition: The authors take a comprehensive approach to treatment by including acupuncture, herbs and diet; the photos are good; and the cases are interesting. - The Lantern: A Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Naturopath, Berlin, Germany

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