The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese...

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Giovanni Maciocia (Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist, UK; Visiting Professor, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.)

The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Giovanni Maciocia (Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist, UK; Visiting Professor, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.)

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English

Churchill Livingstone
30 July 2009

Complementary medicine

The Psyche in Chinese Medicine comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author's 35 years-long practice

Comprehensive discussion of the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine

The first detailed description of the nature and functions of the Hun (Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to conditions such as depression, bipolar disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

An entire chapter dedicated to the functions of acupuncture points in the treatment of mental-emotional disorders

Case studies that offer realistic insights and understanding to the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make

Attractive 2-colour page layout gives easy access and navigation around the text

By: Giovanni Maciocia (Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist UK; Visiting Professor Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nanjing People's Republic of China.)
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.700kg
ISBN: 9780702029882
ISBN 10: 0702029882
Pages: 688
Publication Date: 30 July 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780443249051
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. The psyche in Chinese medicine Chapter 2. The nature of the Mind (Shen) in Chinese medicine Chapter 3. The Ethereal Soul (Hun) Chapter 4. The Corporeal Soul (Po) Chapter 5. The Intellect (Yi) Chapter 6. The Will-Power (Zhi) Chapter 7 . The Gui Chapter 8. The12 Internal Organs and the Psyche Chapter 9. The emotions Chapter 10. Aetiology of mental-emotional problems Chapter 11. Diagnosis of mental-emotional problems Chapter 12. Patterns in mental-emotional problems and their treatment with herbal medicine and acupuncture Chapter 13. Acupuncture in the treatment of mental-emotional problems Chapter 14. Emotions and concept of self in Western philosophy Chapter 15. The influence of Confucianism on the Chinese view of the Mind and Spirit Chapter 16. Depression Chapter 17. Anxiety Chapter 18 Insomnia Chapter 19. Bipolar disorder Chapter 20. Night Terrors Chapter 21. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Chapter 22. Epilogue: the role of Chinese medicine in disorders of the psyche Appendix 1. Herbal prescriptions Appendix 2. Suggested substitutions for problematic Chinese herbs Appendix 3. The Classics of Chinese medicine Appendix 4. Terminology of treatment principles

Giovanni Maciocia est un des praticiens et professeurs les plus respectes dans le domaine de la medecine chinoise. Il a pratique l?acupuncture pendant plus de trente ans en Angleterre et a effectue plusieurs sejours d?etude en Chine, notamment a l?universite de Nanjing dont il est devenu Professeur Honoraire. Ses ouvrages, de renommee internationale, sont traduits dans plusieurs langues. Il travaille actuellement aux Etats-Unis et anime de nombreux seminaires dans le monde entier.

Reviews for The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

-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) 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) 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)