TONGUE DIAGNOSIS IN CHINESE MEDICINE

This text provides clear instructions regarding examination of the tongue in the context of its relationship to the internal organs and the eight principles. It includes the details of tongue spirit, body colour, shape, and coating; case histories; and eight four-color pages of 40 plates. In the appendices following the text, the basic information is presented in relationship to organizational principles of the Shang Han Lun, the Wen Re Lun, and the Three Burners classification. A further appendix summarizes the principal points in the tables. There is a discussion of Tongue appearances that signify dangerous conditions and a glossary of 27 Chinese terms most important to the text. This revised and expanded edition of Maciocia's popular colour text contains about 25% new material, including 15 new case histories (for a total of 52) and 19 new colour plates (for a total of 59). There are also new sections addressing integration of tongue a pulse diagnosis; the use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems; tongue diagnosis and herbal therapy’ the use of the tongue in prognosis; and special considerations regarding tongue diagnosis in children.