The Psyche in Chinese Medicine,
Edition 1
Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
By Giovanni Maciocia, CAc(Nanjing)
Publication Date:
30 Jul 2009
Description
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
Key Features
- 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
About the author
By Giovanni Maciocia, CAc(Nanjing), Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist, UK and Visiting Professor, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Table of Contents
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
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
Book Reviews
"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)
Book details
ISBN:
9780702029882
Page Count: 688
Retail Price
:
£69.99
