Acupuncture and TCM Books
Handbook of Oriental Medicine (4th Edition) by H.B. Kim
Handbook of Oriental Medicine (4th Edition)
8.5 x 11 inches / Hardcover / 646 pages
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This is a book composed exclusively of tables and charts. As such, it is an invaluable reference for students prepping for licensure examinations.
It covers everything in a systematic, thorough, and accessible manner; including fundamental theory, diagnosis, acupuncture therapy, herbs, formulas, Western medicine, plus CNT and other regulations. The detail is impressive, the format concise, the scope encyclopedic. It's fair to say that all information for a successful licensure exam outcome can likely be found in this book.
The New Revised 4th edition includes comprehensive analysis of every aspect of TCM in preparation for the California State Board and NCCAOM exams. New individual herb charts include color photos beside a listing of their nature and functions.
More detailed explorations of the formula section include 83 new CA board formula charts as well as a chart of 132 NCCAOM formulas. Unique charts synthesizing vital information streamline the study experience.
Samples from Handbook of Oriental Medicine (4th Edition)
Handbook of Oriental Medicine (4th Edition)
Available through www.AcupunctureMedia.com
Minibook of Oriental Medicine HB Kim L.Ac Ph.D
While the Handbook is an all-encompassing resource for academic purposes including teaching and exam preparation, the lab-coat-pocket-size of the Minibook is ideal for clinical use, providing all crucial clinical references in a condense and concise format.
The Minibook includes the following essential information for quick clinical reference: 159 Eastern and Western diseases with associated TCM patterns and treatments; comprehensive acupuncture chart including eastern and western indications with clinical notes for 361 points; comprehensive chart for 381 single herbs and herb comparison charts in alphabetical order; comprehensive chart for 261 herbal formulas and formauls comparison charts in alphabetical order; biomedicine including diagnosis, diseases, patient intake and top 300 drug list; various treatment information including Korean medicine, Tung style acupuncture, complementary modalities, cosmetic acupuncture and essential ICD-9 & CPT codes.