This book traces Chinese medical history along the currents created by generations of physicians linked to each other by a shared heritage of learning. It tells of the survival of tradition and glorious visions of new global medicine. (2007) 564pp

If you are a Western student of TCM you are familiar with the difficulties that are often encountered when applying pattern identification in practice. Often this is because most current English language texts lack the depth of Chinese teaching, and because lectture-like presentations of diagnostic skills do not make it easy to grasp clear distinctions. In addition to a review of the main concepts and principles of diagnosis, the text presents a whole-person diagnostic routine including general inspection, systematic inspection, and tongue inspection; the traditional approach to listening and smelling; full details of interrogation; and details of pulse examination and palpation. It further presents pattern identification according to eight principle patterns, pathogetic factors, qi and blood patterns, internal organ patterns, six channel patterns, wei, qi, ying, and blood patterns, and three burner patterns. It concludes with a pattern diagnosis review if fourteen case studies. - By Ping Chen (2004) 291 pages

This book focuses on the elucidation of the theory & methods of TCM in examining pathological conditions as well as analyzing & differentiating syndromes. - Text in English and in Chinese. 280 pages plus 17 colour photos of tongues. (2002)

This book introduces the elementary knowledges about diagnostics of TCM, the Four Kinds of Diagnostic Examination, the Eight Principal Syndromes, and Differentiaion of Syndromes. - By Nian-Shao Fang. (1990) 112pp

This book examines the natural energy functions of the human organism as a key to mental, emotional and spiritual health. An important book to anyone interested in Chinese medicine. - By L.Hammer. (2005) 438pp

Fundamental and indispensable book for anyone interested in these elements. Each is explored and well presented by the authors insights. - By Larre and Rochat. (1999) 137pp

Complete account of TCM. Volume 1 deals with: TCM-an Orientation,Yin-Yang & the Five Elements,the Zang-Fy System,the Channel System,Etiology-Cause of Disease,Pathogenesis-Course of Disease,Examination Methods,Diagnosis-Differention Symptoms.(87) 305pp

Complete account of TCM. Volume 2 deals with: Principles and Basic methods of Treatment, Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Chinese Prescriptions, Treatments of many common Conditions, Common Gynaecological Disorders... - By Fang & Chen.(1988) 479pp

This books is based on the Suwen chapter 1, with its full exposition of the seven year cycles of the girl and woman as she commences menstruation, reaches the fullness of her fertility andthen moves in menopause. (2007) 135pp

Written for Western practitioners who want a clear and methodological approach to TCM. - By M. Porkert. (1983) 292pp