Clear, precise, and accurate descriptions are the important pillars of case examination. The perfect tongue diagnosis is depending on the observation of many aspects viz. color, shape, coating, moisture, and movement and flexibility of the tongue. Every aspect of the Tongue is explained in detail which is important for diagnosis.
The unique feature of this book is that you will find the description and tongue picture nearby which makes reading and understanding easy. The color pictures and case histories made the book be important guide for clinical practice.
In Chapters 1 through 8, basic technical aspects of Tongue Diagnosis viz. Tongue Examination, The Eight Principles in Tongue Diagnosis, Tongue Spirit, Tongue Body Color, Tongue Body Shape, Tongue Coating, and Tongue Diagnosis in the Clinic.
In chapters 9 through 17, the Tongue signs about disharmonies of individual organs are discussed along with color Tongue photos and case studies.
In chapter 18, the aspects of Tongue coating are discussed in detail.
In chapters 19 through 21, the Tongue signs concerning the differentiation of different patterns are discussed viz. Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages, Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels, and Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners.
In Chapter 22, the miscellaneous case studies are discussed to get more insight into the subject.
This could be a useful source of knowledge to expand the diagnosis skill for many practitioners including beginners as well as experienced.
1. Tongue Examination
2. Tongue Signs: A Picture of the Internal Organs
3. The Eight Principles in Tongue Diagnosis
4. Tongue Spirit
5. Tongue Body Color
6. Tongue Body Shape
7. Tongue Coating
8. Tongue Diagnosis in the Clinic
9. Pale Tongue Signs
10. Tongue Signs Associated with Kidney Disharmonies
11. Tongue Signs Associated with Stomach Disharmonies
12. Tongue Signs Associated with Lung Disharmonies
13. Tongue Signs Associated with Heart Disharmonies
14. Tongue Signs Associated with Liver Disharmonies
15. Tongue Signs Associated with Blood Stasis
16. Tongue Signs Associated with Heat Disorders
17. Aspects of the Tongue Coating
18. Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages
19. Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels
20. Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners
Dr. Fedotov
The book is a very comfortable and simple compendium with descriptions, excellent pictures, and samples of tongues on more than 300 pages. It is a useful source of knowledge to expand the diagnosis skill for many practitioners. There is no water, only essence. Thank you, Dr. Shripad!
Sheela Parekh
What a book! It’s not a book it’s a tongue treasure…The author has written it so well and precisely it becomes easier for readers like us. I am grateful that I found this book. Worth spending. All the case studies are with color tongue images with TCM diagnosis and even symptoms and treatments everything is just Wow…!!. I would recommend this book who genuinely want to study and improve their practice. Thanks, Dr. Shripadji!