THE PSYCHE IN CHINESE MEDICINE comprehensively discusses the treatment
of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses
first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It
explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal
Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the
diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with
both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on
the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety,
insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case
histories from the author's 35 years-long practice.
- Comprehensive discussion of the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and
Zhi in Chinese medicine
- The first detailed description of the nature and functions of the Hun
(Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to conditions such as depression,
bipolar disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- An entire chapter dedicated to the functions of acupuncture points in
the treatment of mental-emotional disorders
- Case studies that offer realistic insights and understanding to the
range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
- Attractive 2-colour page layout gives easy access and navigation
around the text