Mirror of Health

Mirror of Health: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

Code: BK4484

  Zhao-fu, Fei
  2008
  Specialised Chinese medicine - B02
  Chinese Medicine (B1-B4)

Description

The tongue manifestions are a mirror of the internal organs. By the observation of the tongue manifestations, the health condition of the human body can be understood and the severity and nature of diseases can be estimated. (2007) 214pp

One of the main diagnostic instruments in the hand of the practitioner of Chinese medicine is tongue diagnosis.

The tongue is a likea mirror, reflecting the microcosm that is our body, and the knowledgeable practitioner can choose successful treatment strategiesby looking at her patient\'s tongue.

The primary section uses clear color photographs to illustrate 34 tongue conditions, in conjunction with a detailed description;diagnosis and treatment and patient guidelines for lifestyle approaches to improved health. The following section is a collection ofpatient history case studies, accompanied by dramatically different “Before” and “After”photographs.

The appendices are a wealth of material, and include comparative graphs ofsyndromes, tongue signs and the medicinals which are indicated as well as those not indicatedfor such conditions, as well as a reference sheet of formula ingredients.

The tongue manifestions are a mirror of the internal organs. By the observation of the tongue manifestions, the health condition of the human body can be understood and the severity and nature of diseases can be estimated. The observation of the tongue is an indispensable diagnostic method with specific feature of Chinese medicine in the clinial diagnosis of diseases and is also an important foundation for syndrome differentiation and treatment in Chinese medicine.

Every type of tongue manifestation includes the literal contents in those aspects of concrete features of the tongue manifestations and their pathological significance, syndrome differentiation and treatment, and life advice corresponding to the photo. The changes of the tongue manifestations in the process of t=diseases and the photos and literal explanatins on comprehensive analysis of the tongue diagnosis and other symptonms are provide too.

* The contents of this book are rich, simple, practical and readable.

* The photos of the selected tongue manifestations are real and exquisite in
colour and image.

* High reference value for vast numbers of the beginners of Chinese medicne and
junior clinicians.

* Ordinary readers without professional background can observe their own tongue
manifestations to understand their own health status by studying this book.

* Process your own healthcare by referring to the related \'life advice\' in
this book.

Date reviewed

25/07/2009

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