--- product_id: 17348089 title: "The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text" price: "€ 259.21" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17348089-the-foundations-of-chinese-medicine-a-comprehensive-text store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Accompanying online learning platform 750+ detailed illustrations 650+ interactive self-test questions The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text **Price:** € 259.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock ancient wisdom with modern mastery — your essential Chinese medicine companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text - **How much does it cost?** € 259.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17348089-the-foundations-of-chinese-medicine-a-comprehensive-text) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Over 750 line drawings and 1000+ tables to cement knowledge - • **Interactive Study Reinvented:** 650+ self-assessment questions on the exclusive EVOLVE website - • **Stay Ahead with Latest Insights:** Updated clinical guidelines and expanded acupuncture point analysis - • **Clinically Grounded & Authoritative:** Authored by top Western expert Giovanni Maciocia with real case studies - • **Master Chinese Medicine with Clarity:** Systematic, step-by-step structure from theory to practice ## Overview The Foundations of Chinese Medicine is the definitive, best-selling textbook blending ancient Chinese medical theory with modern clinical practice. Featuring over 750 illustrations, 1000+ tables, and an exclusive online platform with 650+ self-tests, this comprehensive guide is designed for students and practitioners seeking authoritative, up-to-date knowledge in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and diagnosis. ## Description The latest edition of this hugely popular volume continues to provide readers in the West with a clear explanation of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Richly illustrated and fully updated throughout, Foundations of Chinese Medicine retains its careful structure to present the subject in a systemized manner which ranges from first principles to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disease states. NOW WITH AN ACCOMPANYING WEBSITE containing an extensive bank of review and test material, the latest edition of this important volume has been redesigned to provide a more accessible, up-to-date feel to the content to enhance the reader’s learning experience. Offering a unique combination of rigorous scholarship together with a wealth of clinical experience, Maciocia’s Foundations of Chinese Medicine will be ideal for all students of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as qualified practitioners needing to stay up-to-date with changes in the field. "For the student or practitioner of Chinese medicine this is a definitive text book." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015 25th Anniversary edition of the Western world’s best-selling book on Chinese medicine! Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis, pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the appropriate use of acupuncture points Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to Western medical audiences Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient sources, in particular, the ‘Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine’ (Nei Jing) and the ‘Classic of Difficulties’ (Nan Jing) Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out ‘must-know’ information Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from translation Additional Appendices list Prescriptions , Bibliography and Chinese Chronology Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading subject matter experts An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of frequently complex information New Case Histories help ‘bring the subject to life’ Expanded subject area coverage including new clinical guidelines and additional acupuncture point combinations Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions Innovative guidelines aid students learning Chinese Medicine patterns Review: Super helpful for studying - This text has been super helpful with my studies. I used to just use the power points given in class. As a second year student I finally decided to use this text and it has made my life much easier. Review: Awesome book! - Love this book! The brighter colors and and white pages make all the difference in the world for this book! As opposed to the previous edition, makes for a much easier read on the eyes.....All the same amazing information and then some! A must have!!! ## Features - No markers, like new ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #67,083 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Alternative Medicine (Books) #4,117 in Medical Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 472 Reviews | ## Images ![The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aHgCpysES.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super helpful for studying *by A***R on October 13, 2025* This text has been super helpful with my studies. I used to just use the power points given in class. As a second year student I finally decided to use this text and it has made my life much easier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome book! *by D***O on October 8, 2015* Love this book! The brighter colors and and white pages make all the difference in the world for this book! As opposed to the previous edition, makes for a much easier read on the eyes.....All the same amazing information and then some! A must have!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just can say this new edition is very helpful in order to uinderstand not just the basis but a great knowledge of Chinese Medi *by L***N on November 19, 2015* It is very dificult to try making a review of this kind of work . I just can say this new edition is very helpful in order to uinderstand not just the basis but a great knowledge of Chinese Medicine ( Please note I did not say Traditional ) . I am reading every page and at the same time refreshing the old edition and getting new ideas and a new perspective of Chinese medicine. This book is mandatory for Both medical and research purposes. If you agree, my recomendation is to develop an educational way to learn more easily syndromes that remain in the mind of the practitioner. I mean it is not enough read the syndromes again and again, it is necessary to find a way to associate the condition to the patient in real life and of course to find the best treatment. This comment is pointing to find the way of how apply this knowledge and not to discredit in any way this work. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text - Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (4th Edition, First Printing, October 2019) - A Manual of Acupuncture --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17348089-the-foundations-of-chinese-medicine-a-comprehensive-text](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17348089-the-foundations-of-chinese-medicine-a-comprehensive-text) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*