Maciocia's The Psyche in Chinese Medicine
The Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
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Product details:
- Edition number 2
- Publisher Elsevier Health Sciences
- Date of Publication 16 October 2026
- ISBN 9780443249051
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages pages
- Language English 700
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Long description:
A comprehensive textbook to understanding and treating psychological and emotional patterns through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Maciocia's 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.
- Case studies offer realistic insights and understanding of the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
- Expert perspective from Giovanni Maciocia means that you are learning from the West?s seminal figure in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Comprehensive discussion examines the nature of the shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine
- Expanded clinical commentary linking shen-Hun-Po-Yi-Zhi to contemporary emotional presentations
- The updated structure enables practitioners to navigate theory, integrative perspectives, and clinical conditions with clarity and precision
- Chapter summaries
- End of chapter Q&A
- Ideal for Acupuncturists and herbalists seeking deeper understanding of the psyche, Integrative clinicians exploring cross-disciplinary approaches, and Students of East Asian Medicine seeking a structured, clinically relevant guide
- Expert perspective from Giovanni Maciocia means that you are learning from the West?s leading figure in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- NEW! Three-section format is used to present the content: I. Psyche in Classical Chinese Medicine Theory and Practice, II. Psyche in Integrative Medicine, and III. Understanding Diseases of the Psyche According to Chinese Medicine
- NEW! Focus on the integrative connections to Western medicine is added throughout the text
- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices
- Individual chapters on treatment address common conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and ADHD
- Case studies offer realistic insights and understanding of the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
Table of Contents:
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
