Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

This exciting new textbook gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. After examining the elements themselves, and the functions of the Organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in five element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment, and the treatment itself. It puts this style of treatment in

Key Features

A clear and authoritative exploration of five element constitutional acupuncture.
An description of the principle aspects of diagnosis within this system, ironing out inconsistencies often present in discussions of these aspects.
An inspirational encapsulation of a popular style and approach in acupuncture, of interest to all schools of thought in Oriental medicine
Author Information
By Angela Hicks, MA, DipCHM, MBAcC, MRCHM, Joint Principal of the college of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK; John Hicks, PhD, DrAc, DipCHM, MBAcC, MRCHM, Joint Principal of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK; and Peter Mole, MA (Oxon), MAc, MBAcC, Dean of Studies, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK