The Foundations of Chinese Medicine (3rd Edition)

Name: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text, 3rd Edition
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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine (3rd Edition) provides a comprehensive curriculum text covering traditional Chinese medical theory, internal organ physiology, diagnostic methods, pattern identification, and acupuncture therapeutics. Written by Giovanni Maciocia, it serves as the foundational textbook for students in acupuncture programs and a reference for licensed healthcare clinicians.

Regarded as the definitive English-language textbook on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the third edition of The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text offers an exhaustive, systematic presentation of TCM theory and practice across. Organized into eight distinct parts and 70 chapters, Giovanni Maciocia builds sequentially from foundational paradigms—such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and Vital Substances—to the physiological functions of the Zang-Fu organs, etiology, pathology, and the four traditional examination methods: observation, interrogation, palpation, and hearing and smelling.

The volume details clinical pattern differentiation according to the Eight Principles, Qi-Blood-Body Fluids, internal organs, Six Stages, Four Levels, and Three Burners. Extensive chapters address acupuncture point energetics, channel pathways, extraordinary vessels, and point prescription principles. Supported by approximately 800 full-color illustrations and grounded in classical Chinese medical texts like the Huangdi Neijing and Nan Jing, this edition translates complex traditional frameworks into accessible, clinically actionable Western healthcare instruction.

Institutional Use

This text serves as the primary required textbook in accredited Master's and Doctoral programs in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), supporting foundational courses in TCM theory, diagnostics, and acupuncture point energetics. It is widely adopted by university departments of integrative health, chiropractic institutions offering acupuncture post-graduate certifications, and pain management training fellowships. Academic libraries and clinical training clinics maintain this volume as a core reference for faculty, clinical interns, and candidates preparing for NCCAOM board certification exams.

ISBN-13	9780702052163
ISBN-10	0702052167
Edition	3rd Edition
Authors	Giovanni Maciocia
Publisher	Churchill Livingstone
Publication date	2015-06-30
Format	Hardcover
Language	English
Category	Medicine & Healthcare
List price	$97.99 / copy
Min. order	5 copies
Condition	New

Part 1: General Theory

Chapter 1: Yin–Yang
Chapter 2: The Five Elements
Chapter 3: The Vital Substances
Chapter 4: The Transformations of Qi

Part 2: The Functions of the Internal Organs

Chapter 5: The Functions of the Internal Organs – Introduction
Chapter 6: The Functions of the Heart
Chapter 7: The Functions of the Liver
Chapter 8: The Functions of the Lungs
Chapter 9: The Functions of the Spleen
Chapter 10: The Functions of the Kidneys
Chapter 11: The Functions of the Pericardium
Chapter 12: The Functions of the Six Fu Organs – Introduction
Chapter 13: The Functions of the Stomach
Chapter 14: The Functions of the Small Intestine
Chapter 15: The Functions of the Large Intestine
Chapter 16: Functions of the Gall Bladder
Chapter 17: The Functions of the Bladder
Chapter 18: The Functions of the Triple Burner (San Jiao)
Chapter 19: The Functions of the Extraordinary Fu Organs

Part 3: The Causes of Disease

Chapter 20: Internal Causes of Disease
Chapter 21: External Causes of Disease
Chapter 22: Miscellaneous Causes of Disease

Part 4: Diagnosis

Chapter 23: Diagnosis by Observation
Chapter 24: Diagnosis by Interrogation
Chapter 25: Diagnosis by Palpation
Chapter 26: Diagnosis by Hearing and Smelling

Part 5: Pathology

Chapter 27: The Pathology of Full and Empty Conditions
Chapter 28: The Pathology of Yin–Yang Imbalance
Chapter 29: Pathology of the Qi Mechanism

Part 6: Identification of Patterns

Chapter 30: Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Principles
Chapter 31: Identification of Patterns According to Qi–Blood–Body Fluids
Chapter 32: Heart Patterns
Chapter 33: Pericardium Patterns
Chapter 34: Liver Patterns
Chapter 35: Lung Patterns
Chapter 36: Spleen Patterns
Chapter 37: Kidney Patterns
Chapter 38: Stomach Patterns
Chapter 39: Small Intestine Patterns
Chapter 40: Large Intestine Patterns
Chapter 41: Gall-Bladder Patterns
Chapter 42: Bladder Patterns
Chapter 43: Identification of Patterns According to Pathogenic Factors
Chapter 44: Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages
Chapter 45: Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels
Chapter 46: Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners
Chapter 47: Identification of Patterns According to the 12 Channels
Chapter 48: Identification of Patterns to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Chapter 49: Identification of Patterns According to the Five Elements

Part 7: The Acupuncture Points

Chapter 50: The Five Transporting Points (Shu Points)
Chapter 51: The Functions of Specific Categories of Points
Chapter 52: The 8 Extraordinary Vessels: Introduction
Chapter 53: The 8 Extraordinary Vessels
Chapter 54: Lung Channel
Chapter 55: Large Intestine Channel
Chapter 56: Stomach Channel
Chapter 57: Spleen Channel
Chapter 58: Heart Channel
Chapter 59: Small Intestine Channel
Chapter 60: Bladder Channel
Chapter 61: Kidney Channel
Chapter 62: Pericardium Channel
Chapter 63: Triple Burner Channel
Chapter 64: Gall-Bladder Channel
Chapter 65: Liver Channel
Chapter 66: Directing Vessel (Ren Mai)
Chapter 67: Governing Vessel
Chapter 68: Extra Points

Part 8: Principles of Treatment

Chapter 69: Principles of Treatment
Chapter 70: Principles of Combination Points

Yin-Yang and Five Elements Theory
Zang-Fu Organ Physiology and Functions
Vital Substances: Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, Essence (Jing), and Shen
Four Diagnostic Methods: Observation, Interrogation, Palpation, and Listening/Smelling
Syndrome and Pattern Differentiation (Eight Principles, Six Stages, Four Levels, Three Burners)
Meridian Channels and Acupuncture Point Energetics
Five Transporting Shu Points and Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Principles of Point Combination and Clinical Treatment Strategies

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Students
Licensed Acupuncturists and Herbalists
Integrative Medicine and Complementary Health Faculty
Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Professionals Pursuing Acupuncture Certification
Medical and Health Sciences Academic Libraries

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Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9780702052163) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.

Q: What core subjects are covered across the 70 chapters of this textbook?
A: The book is organized into eight primary parts: General Theory, The Functions of the Internal Organs, The Causes of Disease, Diagnosis, Pathology, Identification of Patterns, The Acupuncture Points, and Principles of Treatment.

Q: What updates were introduced in the third edition?
A: The third edition spans, incorporates over 200 new color figures bringing the total to approximately 800 illustrations, updates clinical insights derived from four decades of practice, and includes access to online self-testing questions.

Q: Which academic programs commonly adopt this text as a required curriculum resource?
A: It is widely required across accredited acupuncture colleges, Oriental medicine graduate programs, chiropractic post-doctoral acupuncture courses, and university-level integrative healthcare programs.

Q: What companion textbooks by Giovanni Maciocia complement this foundational volume?
A: Related clinical titles under the same Churchill Livingstone imprint include The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, and The Channels of Acupuncture.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.

Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9780702052163 (ISBN-10 0702052167). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.

Q: Do you accept purchase orders and offer Net-30 terms?
A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes, Global Academic Supply offers free worldwide shipping with no sales tax on qualifying orders.

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Part 1: General Theory

Part 2: The Functions of the Internal Organs

Part 3: The Causes of Disease

Part 4: Diagnosis

Part 5: Pathology

Part 6: Identification of Patterns

Part 7: The Acupuncture Points

Part 8: Principles of Treatment

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