There is currently no detailed and comprehensive source of direct information from Chinese sources on the full scope of Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis. This meticulous translation offers, for the first time in English, an authoritative and detailedcompilation of the principles and practice of TCM diagnostic methods and approaches. This translation has been carefully prepared and polished by translators in both China and the west, and has been edited thoroughly to maximize its accessibility by Western practitioners.
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A TCM Diagnostic Dream -come -true!
11 May 2000
By Shelly A. Krahn, L.Ac
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Format:Hardcover
As a practicing acupuncturist of 12 years and teacher of this artful medicine, I found this book invaluable for both practioners and students of TCM. The wealth of information on examination methods(i.e.: tongue,pulse,abdomen,almost every aspect of facial diagnosis), 10 questions, and more was impressive! The author gives more than enough information to discern what pattern(s)are present and how to differentiate your diagnosis as well as how to write a report(listing helpful examples for the student or beginning practioner.) It was written in a very readable format and very interesting. Thanks to the author for compiling such a helpful text. I'm recommending it to all my students!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
20 Oct 2007
By Thanittra Kij Itti
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Format:Hardcover
Like the other, I read the reveiws of the previous purchasers here and very positive to click buy right away. However, when I got the book and (excitedly) read it I didn't find any special content from another TCM diagnosis book I had. This book is just translated from the Chinese principle of diagnosis text and the language they use is very strange. The reason is that, as a TCM student, I think this book (the translator) uses different vocab from the other standard TCM Text and also there is less tongue diagnosis section which is the most important aspect of diagnosis in TCM. Even the cases they illusteate also not practical in clinic here.
The book is written narratively and has no tables or chart or any conclusion to help student or reader better understanding. Comparing with my other Chinese TCM books translated by some translaters without any praise or big name forward, they are easier to understand and have charts and necessary tables to sum up the content and help better understanding.
In a nut shell, I found this book is not worth my money eventhough I got excited when I see the foreword from a Harvard Medical school staff on the first page of this book. After I finish the book, I wonder if the one who forworded or those who wrote the 5-star review for this book probably never read any other good TCM Textbook at all.
I was hesitated to return or keep the book for few days...I decided to keep as a reference as we want to be a capable TCM practitioner, however I decided to return when I found few days later that the price dropped more than $65 when I bought. I paid more than $150 ... Just have to be careful before buying anything next time.
The book is written narratively and has no tables or chart or any conclusion to help student or reader better understanding. Comparing with my other Chinese TCM books translated by some translaters without any praise or big name forward, they are easier to understand and have charts and necessary tables to sum up the content and help better understanding.
In a nut shell, I found this book is not worth my money eventhough I got excited when I see the foreword from a Harvard Medical school staff on the first page of this book. After I finish the book, I wonder if the one who forworded or those who wrote the 5-star review for this book probably never read any other good TCM Textbook at all.
I was hesitated to return or keep the book for few days...I decided to keep as a reference as we want to be a capable TCM practitioner, however I decided to return when I found few days later that the price dropped more than $65 when I bought. I paid more than $150 ... Just have to be careful before buying anything next time.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Linguistically precise and detailed
14 Aug 2009
By Richard M. Caiander
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Format:Hardcover
I've had the book now for 2 years. Yes, the terminology is different than what some folks are used to. The book uses the Nigel Wiseman Chinese medical translational paradigm. If you hate this, don't buy the book - get Giovanni Maciocia's 'Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide' written in a more casual linguistic style. Personally, I like the rigor of Practical Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine because it really makes you think about what is being said. The descriptions of Chinese medical concepts, pathology, pattern discrimination and treatments are very detailed and well articulated. The words map back to the original Chinese language. The book is a lot of work, but well worth the effort!
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