Tongue diagnosis is a vital instrument used in chinese medicine both for. The four examinations, part 2 tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine. It also informs the practitioner about the underlying strength or weakness of the patient s constitution. The form was divided into two sections to record the observation data systematically. In this article i am going to share with you knowledge about tongue diagnosis. It can be a strong indicator of a persons overall harmony or disharmony.
This sequence is the defining cornerstone of traditional chinese medicine and for planetary herbology and the students of. Tongue diagnosis is involved, but below youll find a shortish list of what an acupuncturist is observing. The tongue is the beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. In fall or autumn, the tongue may be thinner with a coating that is more dry.
Maciocia goes over important insights on the essentials of tongue diagnosis with hundreds of color photos from his practice and sharing detailed analyses of tonguebody color, tonguebody shape, and coating. The longer your tongue is out of your mouth, the darker it appears. This book by giovanni maciocia describes the principles of tongue diagnosis in great detail and is a thorough, clinicallyoriented exposition of tongue. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine this book describes the principles of tongue diagnosis in great detail and is a thorough, clinicallyoriented exposition of tongue diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis is a vital instrument used in chinese medicine both to assess.
It is considered a pillar of diagnosis because it provides clearly visible. Tongue diagnosis and analysis natural health techniques. For a proper diagnosis, always consult an accredited tcm physician. Tongue diagnosis is an integral part of taking a medical history in chinese medicine. This tcm tongue assessment form was developed through consultation with several tcm academics and clinicians. Therefore, the tongue diagnosis is considered a cornerstone practice in the diagnostic process. It is considered a pillar of diagnosis because it provides clearly visible clues to a patients pattern of disease. Tcm has been using pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis for thousands of years. Books and dvds on chinese tongue diagnosis for practitioners. The four examinations, part 2 tongue diagnosis in chinese. For our herbalists, the tongue helps us select the proper herbal formula. In this way, tcm offers keys to harmonious health through understanding what we see about our tongue.
The photos provide a graphic representation of a wide variety of common disorders. Hypothyroidism is generally considered to be a deficiency of spleen andor kidney yang energy, especially. Diagnosis in chinese medicine ebook ebook, giovanni. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine redwing book company. Each of the major aspects of the tongue and its relationship to the diagnostic process is described systematically. Traditional chinese medicine diagnosis a beginners guide. Traditional chinese medicine diagnosis a beginners. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine by giovanni maciocia, 9780939616190, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Tongue diagnosis tongue diagnosis is part of diagnosis by looking in traditional chinese medicine tcm. It traces the historical development of tongue diagnosis and its relationship to externally contracted disorders and the eight principals. I had read his book several years before that and had been looking at tongues both human and animal for years, but it seemed that there was so much to know and try to understand that it seemed. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine by giovanni maciocia. Many of those in the medical fraternity instantly label treatments in the traditional, natural or holistic health fields as quackery. Buy a discounted hardcover of tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine. Our tongues say a lot about us, including our health. Ill be bookmarking your site for the next round of studying juliana, tcm student, sf. It also provides a good example on how to describe in decent english the concepts and terms in chinese medicine. Find your specialised books and dvds on traditional chinese medicine here at naturmed. Tongue diagnosis is a vital instrument used in chinese medicine both to assess the current health of a patient and to provide a basis for prognosis. Auscultation refers to the analysis of particular sounds. It includes observing the tongue and any coating it may have.
To reset the colour, just pull your tongue back into your mouth for a few moments. Easily accessible and heavily illustrated, this complete guide to diagnosis in chinese medicine places an. The basics of this art can be learned in a single day or less. It is now the second largest medical system in the world. Upon completion of this course, practitioners will. Tongue diagnosis what your tongue says about your health. This word is even used to describe traditional chinese medicine and the indian ayerveda, two medical systems which are far older than western medicine and globally just as popular. Giovanni maciocia is one of the most highly respected practitioners of acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine in europe. Buy tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine revised ed. Since the tongue always reflects the basic, underlying pattern, it is extremely reliable, especially whenever there are. A misguided study to test the reliability of traditional.
Traditional chinese medicine tcm has developed a unique, effective diagnostic approach using inspection of the tongue. In ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of ones health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue. Traditional chinese medicine is the oldest professional, continuously practised medicine in the world. It is therefore very useful and important during inspection for confirming tcm diagnosis. Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis show me your tongue did you know that your tongue is giving very important clues about your overall health. Tongue diagnosis is a primary method in chinese medicine for understanding whats happening inside the bodyits the other mri of traditional medical systems. The tongue is a map of the body in chinese medicine. Tongue diagnosis is used all the time by acupuncturists and practitioners trained in chinese medicine it is an important way to diagnose a patients health and sometimes can be crucial in deciding what to do first. Examination of the tongue, like the pulse, is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional chinese medicine. The upper surface contains the taste buds that act as. The appearance and qualities of the tongue is a critical part of diagnosis in chinese medicine tcm. Guidelines for formulating a tcm diagnosis east west. In fact, i can find out almost everything i need to know regarding your health just from looking at your tongue.
Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis comox valley acupuncture. Understanding diagnostic reasoning in tcm practice. Tongue diagnosis of traditional chinese medicine for. This is a very comprehensive book on tongue diagnosis in tcm for evaluating health. In fact, im surprised when acupuncturists dont use it. In order to become proficient in the art of tongue diagnosis, the practitioner must be able to recognize and identify the pathological characteristics of the tongue as it relates to disease. This book describes the principles of tongue diagnosis in great detail and is a thorough, clinicallyoriented exposition of tongue diagnosis. The book inherited the substance and essence of tongue. I once attended a tongue diagnosis seminar at bastyr university given my a wonderful author, giovanni maciocia. Tcm doctors rely on tongue diagnosis to differentiate one syndrome from another, and use variations in the tongues colour, texture, shape and coating to evaluate a patients condition. In this comprehensive course on tongue diagnosis, dr.
Chinese tongue diagnosis poster 18 x 24 laminated or heavy weight paper chinese tongue examination is much, much easier to master than chinese pulse examination. Giovanni maciocia discusses tongue diagnosis, including the importance of colour, shape and coating in chinese medicine, complete with tongue photos. The normal tongue in traditional chinese medicine has a light red or pinkish body with a thin white coating. The origins of the modern tongue diagnosis, with ioannis. In tongue diagnosis, observation of the surface of the tongue is mainly focused on. Seasons of the year in summer, there may be more dampness present in the tongue coating, leaving it slightly thicker and light yellow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The tongue reflects how a persons body is balanced, generally in a more longterm way than pulse diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine book by giovanni maciocia. In this article, we will discuss the eight principles of diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine. This book provides over 200 color pictures of tongues along with descriptions and disease differentiation. Tongue diagnosis books are the base for a good tcm diagnosis.
Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine giovanni maciocia. The modern tongue diagnosis as we know it today began in july 1960, with the publication of the book chinese medicine tongue diagnosis chen zelin and li naimin both describe this as being the first specialist work on tongue diagnosis after the formation of the p. This book newly revised in 1995 systematically describes each of the primary characteristics of the tongue body color, shape and coating and their significance in the clinic. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine tcm tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine the normal tongue in traditional chinese medicine has a light red or pinkish body with a thin white coating. The secondary functions of the tongue are to help swallowing and chewing the food. This book by giovanni maciocia describes the principles of tongue diagnosis in great detail and is a thorough, clinicallyoriented exposition of tongue diagnosis.
This new 2nd edition of atlas of chinese tongue diagnosis contains over two hundred color photographs of tongues seen in a western clinic. Atlas of chinese tongue diagnosis 2nd edition eastland press. Part i was used to record written information relating to inspection tongue and pulse and diagnosis. One of the most challenging obstacles for an advanced east west herb school students is to learn how to make and write a traditional chinese medicine tcm styled diagnosis and formulate treatment principles and treatment all derived from applying the four diagnoses. Pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 new acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine book releases. In tcm, the surface of the tongue corresponds to particular zangfu organs and can reveal a lot about a particular disease. Originally from a medical family in italy, he trained in england at the international college of oriental medicine, graduating in acupuncture in 1974 after a threeyear course.
Diy ayurvedic tongue diagnosis john douillards lifespa. Eight principles of diagnosis in traditional chinese. This booknewly revised in 1995systematically describes each of the primary characteristics of the tongue body color, shape and coating and their significance in the clinic. Tongue diagnosis is part of diagnosis by looking in traditional chinese medicine tcm. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine book depository. The aims of this study were to 1 understand cognitive strategies and diagnostic reasoning processes of tcm practitioners engaged in tongue diagnosis and 2 investigate tcm practitioners. This simplified guide to tongue examination is for reference only. It can present strong visual indicators of a persons overall harmony or disharmony. Tongue diagnosis is an important method in tcm to detect constitution like qi deficiency, yin deficiency, blood stasis, dampness, etc. Tongue diagnosis introduction tongue is generally known as the organ of taste. The tongue body refers to the muscular tissue of the tongue. Some of this can be affected by what a person did that day. This is how i explain tcm tongue diagnosis to my patients. How tongue diagnosis works by transformational acupuncture.
They are based on imagination, not on anatomical and physiologic reality. Atlas of chinese tongue diagnosisbarbara kirschbaum260 pages, 812 x 120. A misguided study to test the reliability of traditional chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. A comprehensive guide ebook written by giovanni maciocia. The eight principles describe the basic qualities of a disease. In chinese medicine, each type of tongue quality relates to a chinese diagnosis, as well as particular physical and mentalemotional symptoms.
Tongue diagnosis in tcm beachside community acupuncture. Pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis are widely used in traditional chinese medicine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read diagnosis in chinese medicine e book. In the traditional chinese medicine tcm system, the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with a conventional medicine diagnosis of hypothyroidism depends on the history, tongue, and pulse diagnosis. I found this book a very nice description of the principles and practices of the tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine.
Ted kaptchuks foreword to giovannis book obstetrics and gynaecology in chinese medicine. The process of determining the actual pattern of diagnosis begins with an evaluation of bing according to the notion of the eight principles. Knowledge of tongue diagnosis is one of the unique treasures of traditional chinese medicine tcm. Every persons tongue is unique, with distinct characteristics that reflect their inner health. Foundations of chinese medicine, practice of chinese medicine and tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine are all outstanding contributions of scholarship and clinical acumen, and this present volume obstetrics and gynaecology in chinese medicine significantly adds to his accomplishments. Observation of the tongue, also known as tongue diagnosis, is an important procedure in tcm examination. Acupuncture and tcm books alphabetical order includes descriptions, features with toc and page views when available. It is especially important in confirming the tcm diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine maciocia books. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine eastland press. The tcm doctors in the front line treating the coronavirus patients found that the patients have specific pulse and tongue. Tongue diagnosis is a very traditional and effective method which has been used to diagnose diseases for over two thousand years. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine the tongue has many relationships and connections in the body, both to the meridians and the internal organs. The book also goes into some detail on why and how tongue characteristics develop.
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