Issue: Sept 2009 New Publications

AcuMedic Newsletter - New Publications in AcuMedic Bookshop

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Dear Colleagues, It has been sometime that I have not communicated with you. I hope you are keeping well and coping with the economic crisis that makes life difficult for us all. I would like to take this opportunity to update you on what is happening at AcuMedic. As H1N1Flu is threatening our health, we are organising an event with our team of doctors and members of the CMIR to discuss the preventative Chinese medicine approach to the subject. Please send me an email or call us if you are interested. As you may know, the statutory regulation of acupuncture, Chinese medicine and herbal medicine is now in the hand of the Department of Health. After the publication of the Steering Group report in May last year, we have just heard that the Department of Health is now initiating the consultation documents. Hopefully things are moving again towards Regulation. In the meanwhile, AcuMedic is also moving to professionise our range of acupuncture equipment and TCM products to enhance your professional

image in terms of safety, quality and efficiency. We also have a range of exciting publications from China compiled by Chinese experts and edited by a team of native English writers. This range publications distributed by AcuMedic, are fulfilling the gap of standard reference materials which has not been available thus far to the English speaking practitioners. (Please see the enclosed list.) Internationally, Chinese medicine is developing rapidly. There are many forthcoming events that are organised by some important organisations, such as The World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, The State Administration of Chinese Medicine, China-UK Consortium for Medical Integration, Research and Collaboration (CUC) as well as the Chinese Medical Institute and Register (CMIR). If you are interested in attending some of the conferences and courses, please email us courses@acumedic.com From time to time, I communicate with many practitioners and experts around the world with email (mfm e-letter) discussing current ideas and thoughts relating to Chinese medicine

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A Clinical Guide to Identifying Chinese Materia Medica (2nd Edition)

By Yan Wei-mei and Li Fang-yao May 2007 490pp

As Chinese medicine grows in popularity in the West, more and more practitioners are choosing to expand their treat-ment efficacy by prescribing raw herbs. Thus, the need to correctly identify herbs is of growing concern among West-ern practitioners of Chinese medicine. This book is an extremely useful, hands-on guide to the sometimes bewildering variety of raw herbs. Practitioners and students alike will find it a useful aid in the pharmacy; and all herbal dispensa-ries will find it indispensable for their business. Here can be found detailed information for identifying 417 herbs, accompanied by color photographs of the ready for use herbs and including descriptions of commonly used alternate species.

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A Practical Handbook of Auricular Acupuncture

By Jin Shi-ying, Jin Wan-cheng and Jin Pu October 2008 86pp

This handbook dwells on the location, indication, and needling method of each auricular acupuncture points along with relevant illustrations. This easily comprehensible textbook is a useful aid for clinical TCM students and acupuncturists.

A Brief Introduction to Chinese Medicine for Medical Practitioners

By Hao Ya-ning September 2006 300pp

This title relays the fundamentals of Chinese medical theory in a way that can be easily understood by physicians with a western medical background. This text demystifies the principles of Chinese medicine and breaks it down to its basic elements. It offers a clear and concise introduction to Chinese medical physiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment. This is a highly informative book for all professional health care providers who are interested in studying Chinese medicine, and for anyone who simply wishes to understand the “science” behind this ancient art of healing.

A Practical Handbook of Acupuncture Point

By Jin Shi-ying and Jin Wan-cheng May 2008 211pp

This handbook introduces not only the fundamentals of acupuncture, which include the history, theory, surface anat-omy and innervations, but also provides the diagnosis and application of acupuncture, which consists of the regions, location, indications and manipulation methods. This textbook is a useful aid beneficial for clinical TCM students and acupuncturists.

Chinese Medicine straight from the experts in China edited by a team of native English writers.

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An Illustrated Atlas of the Commonly Used Chinese Materia Medica: Volumes I, II, III

By Qian Xin-zhong October 2007 421pp/500pp/520pp

The professional illustrated atlas of over 2000 Chinese medicinal is alphabetized according to their pinyin names. Every unit includes complete information on the medicinal by describing their area of cultivation and method of preparation; their chemical constituents and pharmacological actions; their Chinese medicinal properties, actions and indications, as well as suggested dosages. Each medicinal is also clearly illustrated with colourful plates of their main and alternate species.

A Practical Handbook on Scalp Acupuncture

By Jin Shi-ying and Jin Wan-cheng October 2007 67pp

This comprehensive, simple and practical handbook gives the history and theory of scalp acupuncture, with scalp lines overlaid, surface anatomy and corresponding motor and sensory regions of the brain. It also details the diagnosis and applications, elucidating the regions, locations, indications, and manipulation methods. This textbook is a practical useful aid for clinical TCM students and acupuncturists.

An Illustrated Guide to Health Cultivation with Tibetan Medicine

By Huang Fu-kai 350 illus 400pp

This book introduces the ancient, mystical Tibetan medical system, including life, birth, daily life habits and disease, health-cultivation techniques, dietary regimens, sexual activity, medicinal baths, and more. This book is full of practical knowledge which can be applied in daily life. Using vivid and interesting wall charts, Thangkha, mural paintings, it introduces the world of Tibetan medicine and culture.

An Integrated Clinical Approach with Chinese Medicine: Alleviating the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment (2nd Ediciton)

By Zhang Dai-zhao April 2007 400pp

Cancer patients are plagued by the undesirable, and often unbearable, adverse effects of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and other treatment modalities. This book uses modern diagnostic methods and Chinese medical treat-ment to address this problem. The author of this book, Dr. Zhang Dai-zhao, is a well-known oncologist in China and is the one of the leading authorities on the usage of integrative medicine to relieve the side effects of cancer treatment. This is an invaluable resource manual for all clinicians who are involved in the management of cancer with Chinese medicine.

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Applications of Chinese Formula Compatibility

By Li Fei, Chai Fui-ji and Fan Qiao-ling May 2008 514pp

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the combination rules of various herbal formulas, their effects, and clinical applications It also discusses their scientific aspect and essentials effects of various combinations by providing scientific analysis of 18 types of formulas and describing their medicinal effect. It also provides scientific results of clinical research, experimental studies, and the pharmacology and chemistry of the modern formulas.

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Applications of Chinese Herbal Compatibility

By He Xiu-chuan May 2008 380pp

This manual provides a detailed explanation on the combining of 120 compatible herb groups in combination with the analysis of their function, application and compatibility. It also includes abundant case studies with detailed discussions on the use of herbal medicines according to symptom differentiation according to specific herb patterns. There is also an explicitly detailed explanation of the compatibility application of Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction) and Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) based on the author's clinic experiences.

Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis

By Ding Cheng-hua and Sun Xiao-gang June 2008 149pp

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 provides over 200 color pictures of tongues along with descriptions and disease differentiation.

Chinese Herbal Legends: 50 Stories Understanding Chinese Herbs

By Zhu Zhong-bao October 2006 247pp

Unlike most other English versions, Chinese Herbal Legends not only introduces basic knowledge, but also presents vivid Chinese folk stories of about one hundred Chinese medicinal herbs. This unique book will benefit medical theorists, teachers and students by providing clinical and scientific information on the herbs such as the channel it enters, and their medicinal actions and indications, while keeping the Chinese folk stories and myths of the herbs.

Chinese Plum Blossom Needle (Third Edition)

By Zhong Mei-quan September 2006 200pp

Professor Zhong Mei-quan's translation, of the Chinese revised third edition, of this valuable historical and clinical experience of Chinese plum blossom needle technique. It clearly describes the origin, development, and various types of plum blossom needles, as well as information on proper needling technique and medical examination. It also provided detailed treatment protocols for 70 diseases with case studies.

Clinical Applications of Eight Essential Classical Formulas

By Zheng Wei-da October 2008 400pp

This great clinical textbook enumerates a concise number of essential formulas which are highly effective in clinic and demonstrates not only the ingredients, functions, indications and explanation of each classical formula, but also describes their uses by modifying the ingredients and dosages. It also provides an explicit description of the relationship between several groups of formulas, understanding the ingredients, rules of modification, and clinical applications.

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Chinese Medicine Study Guides Series:

By Zhang Gan-sheng February 2009 600pp

In this book, 475 of the most commonly used medicinals are introduced and divided into 21categories, according to their different actions and indications. The more commonly used and important herbs are indicated within each chapter, using the different learning requirements in various course syllabi. Designed as a companion to textbooks, the content of this book is presented in comprehensive and easy to understand figures and tables. At the end of each chapter there are also tables to test your herbal knowledge with which you can test your understanding of both the medicinals actions and indications.

- Materia Medica

By Zhao Ji-ping November 2007 296pp

Based on China's national textbook for acupuncture and moxibustion, this book thoroughly covers acupuncture's fundamental concepts and more advanced theory and is designed as a companion to other textbooks. This book includes a general introduction to channels and collaterals and acupuncture points, and acupuncture and moxibustion techniques, and treatment.

- Acupuncture and Moxibustion

By Chen Jia-xu November 2007 264pp

This book gives a summary of the key elements of diagnosis, including the four examinations, disease diagnosis, syndrome differentiation, and case histories. The Diagnostics serves as an important reference book for both TCM teachers and students, as well as clinical staff.

- Diagnostics

By Zhou Xue-sheng November 2007 360pp

This book describes the fundamentals of TCM with a systematic explanation and content and incorporates descriptive charts and figures. The Fundamentals include TCM basic theory, it serves as an important reference book for both TCM teachers and students, as well as clinical staff.

- Fundamentals

- Formulae NEW

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By Li Qing-ye 2009 To be released very soon

This book is an invaluable tool for those attending Chinese medicine schools or those merely interested in under-standing formulae. Based on China’s national textbook for formulae, this book covers basic knowledge about the formulae and 225 of the most commonly used formulae. Designed as a companion to textbooks in the West, the important and complicated content of this book is presented in a comprehensive way with easy to understand figures and tables. Tables of similar formulae are laid out in a clear, concise and simple format, with indications and actions, facilitating understanding and comprehension, and making it easy to remember.

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Clinical Moxibustion Therapy

By Li Guan-rong October 2007 300pp

This compilation of moxibustion therapy is based on over 30 years of clinical practice as well as clinical research, and provides its readers with a complete overlay of information on moxibustion’s current usage, classification, application methods, and mechanism, as well as some treatment of common diseases. This book is very practical and useful for acupuncturists and TCM students.

Clinical Reasoning in Chinese Medicine

By Hu Zhen and Dong Fei-xia October 2008 217pp

This book was compiled to deepen the understanding and application of the fundamental principles of diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine. In this book, the authors emphasize certain key principles commonly applied in clinical practice. Numerous case studies and classical quotes are included to assist the reader in understanding the profound concepts involved in diagnosis and treatment.

Clinical Research and Application of Acupuncture and Tui Na

By Jiang Song-he and Yang Guan-hu July 2008 322pp

This textbook is a complete and practical reference for all body and ear acupuncture point location, clinical application and manipulation as well as a complete description of various tuina techniques and clinical applications. This book also includes detailed information on the authors’ clinical and laboratory research on the effi cacy of these acupuncture points and tuina techniques.

Collateral Disease Theory in Practice

By Wu Yi-ling October 2008 467pp

Collateral disease theory emerged along with the establishment of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, as early as the Qin and Han dynasties. Throughout the development of TCM, the main channel system has been clearly emphasized, where the study of collateral disease has been inexplicably neglected. For the first time in the history of Chinese Traditional Medicine, a book has been published in English that fully elaborates the physiology, pathology and treatment of collateral disease. This text can certainly benefit the practitioners who wish to deepen their understand-ing of intractable diseases.

Dermal Needling Therapy

By Zhang Xue and Liu Ying October 2008 350pp

This book introduces the fundamentals of dermal needling therapy, such as the principles of treatment, characteristics, indications, management of and precautions with accidents during treatment. It supplies the locations and the indications of commonly used acupuncture points of the fourteen channels as well as extra points. It also outlines the principles for differentiating syndromes, treatment, point combination and point selection, as well as presents the treatment for 86 common diseases in internal medicine, external trauma, orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology and otolaryngology. Each disease includes such parts as overview, cause and mechanism of disease, types of syndrome and treatment.

From Toe to Head - Chinese Style Foot Massage for Common Illnesses

By Wang Fu-chun January 2008 264pp

This comprehensive and thorough book has over 794 illustrations, to describe step-by-step treatment methods, to treat over 33 commonly seen diseases. This is not merely a text to help you understand an ancient healing art, but a manual which will prove useful during the treatment itself. Foot massage is an easy, safe and effective way to bring you, and patients, back to health.

This well-organized and comprehensive clinical series is characterized by important diseases, it provides detailed western disease information and Chinese clinical treatment effective for each specific disease. These books also discuss, in detail, related quotes of classical TCM literature and clearly narrate the modern clinical experience of renowned physicians, thus enabling the practitioner to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.

The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine Series:

• Acne & Alopecia • Chronic Gastritis and IBS • Coronary Artery Diseases and Hyperlipidemia • Diabetes & Obesity • Endometriosis & Uterine Fibroids • Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis • Herpes Zoster & Fungal Skin Infections • Lupus Erythematosus • Menstrual Disorders I & II • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Miscarriage • Scleroderma & Dermatomyositis • Stroke & Parkinson’s Disease • Urticaria

Tongue Diagnosis for Warm Diseases:

By Zhang Zhi-wen and Liu Bi-qing October 2006 156pp

As an important diagnostic method in febrile disease, tongue inspection has been highly valued by doctors throughout the ages. This book is an excellent introduction to warm disease pathology and its affect on the tongue. With over 100 photographs to illustrate the various changes and commonly seen patterns and formula recommendations, this book is a useful reference tool for students and practitioners alike.

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Zhang Zhong-jing’s Clinical Application of 50 Medicinals

By Huang Huang October 2008 592pp

Dr. Huang has written over ten herbal textbooks compiling his personal views and clinical experience of indispensable and useful formulas. This book compares and analyzes the relative terms from the Discussion on Cold Damage and the Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet, in combination with the clinical experiences of Dr. Huang. It discusses the clinical applications and indications for 50 medicinals that were frequently used by Zhang Zhong-jing.

Help from Chinese Medicine -

This patient education series brings valuable instructions on having the most appropriate lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies when diagnosed with an ailment. It clearly explains the basics of Chinese medical theory and gives a step by step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It also introduces the various therapies used in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage) as well as others forms of practical therapies.

Arthritis - by Wang Hai-long and Carl Stimson October 2008 140pp

Asthma - by Zheng Shu-mei and Carl Stimson July 2008 133pp

Endometriosis - by Wang Qing and Carl Stimson May 2008 157pp

Herpes Zoster - by Ye Xiao and Carl Stimson April 2008 119pp

Insomnia - by Wu Yuan and Carl Stimson 2009 133pp

Migraine - by Wang Lei and Carl Stimson October 2008 150pp

Trim and Slim - by Wang Shu-li and Carl Stimson July 2008 211pp

How Can Chinese Medicine Help My Diabetes? -- An Illustrated Guide

By Li Xiao-li and Carl Stimson January 2008 162pp 260 illus

This clear and thorough book, especially designed for diabetes patients, introduces the basics of Chinese medicine treatment by describing helpful dietary advice and exercise, and provides step-by-step Chinese treatment methods. This is not merely a manual but a helpful key to bring diabetes patients back to a healthier life.

International Standard Chinese-English Basic Nomenclature of Chinese Medicine

By the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies January 2008 789pp

The WFCMS invited over 200 specialists from 68 countries and 70 academic institutions of Chinese medicine to participate in the creation and development of an International Standard Nomenclature (ISN) for Chinese medicine. This work stands as the recommended international standard for 174 WFCMS member societies, in 55 countries. The WFCMS International Standard Nomenclature includes 6526 terms. Each coded entry includes Chinese characters with pinyin and English equivalents.

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Masters of Chinese Medicine Series:

The Masters of Chinese Medicine Series is a long awaited collection of translated medical texts for serious TCM students and practitioners alike. This valuable collection of detailed analyses of the clinical experiences of China’s most distinguished TCM masters is presented in a clear, complete and detailed text, describing complex clinical cases and treatment methods for various stubborn and chronic diseases.

- - Qian Bo-xuan’s case study in Gynecology

By Qian Bo-xuan October 2006 572pp

Dr. Qian Bo-xuan was one of China's most well-known practitioners of Chinese medicine, and his reputation as an accomplished doctor has continued long after his death. The author of this book, the late Qian Bo-xuan, was an expert in women’s disorders, and used distinctive and effective methods for preventing miscarriage and for treating infertility. Of his wealth of clinical experience, he is best known for his expertise in the prevention of miscarriage and treatment of infertility.

- - Yue Mei-zhong, Collected Case Studies

By Yue Mei-zhong October 2007 200pp

Complied by the China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, this book consists of 88 sections on Dr. Yue's clinical experience in treating various stubborn diseases, including chronic nephritis and uremia, as well as acute and chronic infectious diseases.

- - Zhao Xi-wu, Experience in Pattern Differentiation

By Zhao Xi-wu October 2008 263pp

Dr. Zhao is a well-renown Chinese medicine expert in China. He has over 50 years of clinical experience in treating obstinate disease. This book provides the explanations of the pathogenesis of diseases based on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic and other classical texts, demonstrating a unique clinical approach.

Mirror of Health: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

By Fei Zhao-fu and Gu Yi-di May 2007 214pp

One of the main diagnostic instruments in the hand of the practitioner of Chinese medicine is tongue diagnosis. The tongue is a like a mirror, reflecting the microcosm that is our body, and the knowledgeable practitioner can choose successful treatment strategies by 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.

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Pocket Color Hand and Foot Reflexology Chart

By Dong Fu-hui October 2006 140pp

Full color hand and foot reflexology chart. Accompanying text provides disease and symptom indications for each reflex zone. This is the companion booklet for the combined Full Color Hand Reflexology Wall Chart and the Full Color Foot Reflexology Wall Chart. It’s an ideal tool for students as a quick clinical reference guide.

Secondary Channels and Collaterals

By Wang Qi-cai November 2006 647pp

An expert in the use of channels and collaterals in the treatment of all kinds of diseases, Professor Wang Qi-cai has thirty-five years of teaching and clinical experience. This book is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter covers the origin and formation of the theory of channels and collaterals, the history and development of the theory, and the classification of the system of channels and collaterals. Chapters 2 through 8 cover the eight extraordinary vessels, twelve divergent channels and their collaterals, the twelve muscular regions, twelve cutaneous regions, Gen-Origin and Jie-Termination, Biao-Branch and Ben-Root, Qi pathways and Four Seas. The book covers important acupoints for each section and includes references from ancient texts as well as from modern books and journals. Each chapter ends with case studies and commentaries by Professor Wang in which he explains the theory behind each treatment and why it was successful.

By Liu Zhao & Zhou Chenhua November 2006 647pp

The book is a compilation of ten years of study and clinical practice. It contains meridian theory, syndrome-differentiation, therapeutic principles and a myriad of case studies to illustrate the scope of healing utilizing a single acupuncture point. The authors cover herbal therapies, moxibustion and needling techniques necessary for optimal results. Each case study is detailed with the patient’s disease, symptomatological facts, syndrome differentiation, therapeutic principle, treatment specifics and results of each treatment. When applicable the authors add important clinical notes and observations that can only be gleaned from years of practice. A wide representation of diseases are discussed in the case studies in areas of internal disorders, surgical disease, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric disease, and diseases of the skin, eyes, and ears.

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