Overview
A comprehensive textbook to understanding and treating psychological and emotional patterns through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Maciocia's The Psyche in Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition, guides you through the treatment of mental-emotional disorders using both acupuncture and herbal medicine techniques. Building on Giovanni Maciocia’s pioneering contributions to the understanding of the psyche in Chinese Medicine, this second edition extends his legacy with updated clinical insights, clear case-based reasoning, and an integrative East-West perspective. This revised edition preserves Maciocia’s original framework while incorporating contemporary clinical insights and updated research contributed by Dr. Thomas Kouo. Covering disorders from etiology and pathology to diagnosis, this book explores the nature of the Mind (shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi), and Will-Power (Zhi). Individual chapters address the treatment of common conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. With added commentary, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter Q&A by Dr. Thomas Kouo and Sebastian Maciocia, this edition enhances Giovanni Maciocia’s original work - maintaining his authoritative voice while improving usability for students and educators. Case studies offer realistic insights and understanding of the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make Expert perspective from Giovanni Maciocia means that you are learning from the West’s seminal figure in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine Comprehensive discussion examines the nature of the shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine Expanded clinical commentary linking shen-Hun-Po-Yi-Zhi to contemporary emotional presentations The updated structure enables practitioners to navigate theory, integrative perspectives, and clinical conditions with clarity and precision Chapter summaries End of chapter Q&A Ideal for Acupuncturists and herbalists seeking deeper understanding of the psyche, Integrative clinicians exploring cross-disciplinary approaches, and Students of East Asian Medicine seeking a structured, clinically relevant guide Expert perspective from Giovanni Maciocia means that you are learning from the West’s leading figure in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine NEW! Three-section format is used to present the content: I. Psyche in Classical Chinese Medicine Theory and Practice, II. Psyche in Integrative Medicine, and III. Understanding Diseases of the Psyche According to Chinese Medicine NEW! Focus on the integrative connections to Western medicine is added throughout the text NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices Individual chapters on treatment address common conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and ADHD Case studies offer realistic insights and understanding of the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
Full Product Details
Author: Sebastian Maciocia ,
Sebastian Maciocia
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Edition: 2nd edition
ISBN: 9780443249051
ISBN 10: 0443249059
Pages: 692
Publication Date: 13 November 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
Review of the previous edition: ""Handsomely bound and weighty, clearly presented and packed with a wealth of thought provoking information, The Psyche in Chinese Medicine will make an attractive read for anyone interested in the subject as well as good clinical reference point for those difficult to decipher signs and symptoms."" --(European Journal of Oriental Medicine, Summer 2010)
Author Information
Dr. Thomas Kouo served at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM) as the Academic Dean and Chair of the Herbology department. While at VUIM, he led the university through the ACAOM accreditation process and the university was awarded the maximum five years initial accreditation in March 2015. Prior to VUIM, Dr. Kouo worked at Pacific College of Health Sciences San Diego, where he was the chair of the Herbal Department and taught in both the Master's and Doctoral programs while also serving as a Clinical Supervisor. A graduate of the Master's and Doctoral programs at Pacific College, Dr. Kouo founded and was the clinical director of Elemental Harmony Acupuncture in San Diego. Elemental Harmony Acupuncture served San Diego and was one of the foremost clinics for pediatrics, orthopedics, and women's health. He was also the creator of a special facial rejuvenation protocol named ""Age-Reversal Therapy"" (ART) that was featured at the renowned A & B Medical Spa in Hillcrest, California. Dr. Kouo has treated athletes on the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Lakers, the US Winter Olympic Training team, and was the acupuncturist for the La Jolla Open Tennis Tournament at the La Jolla Tennis Center. Dr. Kouo was one of the original acupuncturists selected to pilot UCSD's Center for Integrative Medicine and was on staff in family medicine with hospital privileges working alongside UCSD's best physicians. He has also worked in the oncology department of Radys Children's Hospital in San Diego where he developed his love and compassion in working with children. Dr. Kouo is honored to serve on the medical advisory board of Miracle Babies, a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of women and families with babies born prematurely. He has lectured both locally and nationally on topics such as Chinese Medicine and HIV/AIDS, Fatty Liver Disease, healthy pregnancy, pediatric care, sports injury care, and integrative medicine. He was also the Director of Wellness for a Fortune 500 company in Los Angeles and was the herbal consultant for the licensure review preparatory company, TCM Tests.
