A comprehensive textbook to understanding and treating psychological and emotional patterns through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Maciocias The Psyche in Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition,guides you through the treatment of mental-emotional disorders using both acupuncture and herbal medicine techniques.
Building on Giovanni Maciocia’s pioneering contributions to the understanding of the psyche in Chinese Medicine, this second edition extends his legacy with updated clinical insights, clear case-based reasoning, and an integrative East-West perspective. This revised edition preserves Maciocia’s original framework while incorporating contemporary clinical insights and updated research contributed by Dr. Thomas Kouo.
Covering disorders from etiology and pathology to diagnosis, this book explores the nature of the Mind (shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi), and Will-Power (Zhi). Individual chapters address the treatment of common conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
With added commentary, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter Q&A by Dr. Thomas Kouo and Sebastian Maciocia, this edition enhances Giovanni Maciocia’s original work - maintaining his authoritative voice while improving usability for students and educators.
Section 1: The Psyche in Classical Chinese Medicine Theory 1. The Psyche in Chinese Medicine 2. The Role of Chinese Medicine in Disorders of the Psyche 3. The 12 Internal Organs and the Psyche 4. The Nature of the Mind (Shen) in Chinese Medicine 5. The Will-Power (Zhi) 6. The Ethereal Soul (Hun) 7. The Corporeal Soul (Po) 8. The Intellect (Yi) 9. The Emotions 10. The Gui
Section 2: Integrating the Psyche into the Clinical Process 11. Etiology of Mental-Emotional Problems 12. Diagnosis of Mental-Emotional Problems 13. Patterns in Mental-Emotional Problems and Their Treatment with Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture 14. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Mental-Emotional Problems
Section 3: Understanding Diseases of the Psyche According to Chinese Medicine 15. Depression 16. Anxiety 17. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 18. Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression) (Dullness and Mania, Dian Kuang) 19. Insomnia (Excessive Dreaming, Somnolence, Poor Memory) 20. Night Terrors
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