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Contents of Volume: III, Issue: 2

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  1. Optimism, trust and the power of communication - from the Editors
    “...If [your clients] trust you, the effects will be better, because they will have the confidence that allows their own healing powers to act to the fullest. And that is an ally you want on your side.”
  2. Ye Tian-Shi’s Wen Re Lun, Part 2 - by Ye Gui (Ye Tian Shi, 1667)
    This is the second of a three part translation of Ye Tian–Shi’s Wen Re Lun. Part 2 focuses on tongue coats and colours and their diagnostic value.
  3. Wiseman answers Reid - by Nigel Wiseman
    Last issue Tony Reid argued for standardisation of TCM terminology and was particularly critical of some of the English terms adopted in A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine (Wiseman & Feng). Here Dr. Wiseman replies.
  4. The clinical application of Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang - by Greta Young
    “This formula, although designed for treatment of externally contracted febrile disease, can also be used to treat internal disease. The author has many case studies to substantiate the efficacy of this formula.”
  5. Lurking pathogens, Part 2 - by Jason Blalack and Charles Chace
    Part 2 of this case history, comprising visits 6 through 14, is another look at a very involved case history examining Liu’s purging theory and macula and venting strategies, with herb analysis, translator's interpretations and comments.
  6. Sjogren’s syndrome - by Ioannis Solos and Chen Jia–Xu
    “This article aims to present the most common Chinese medicine syndromes usually associated with Sjogren’s syndrome. It uses parts of the existing Chinese literature not readily available in the West as its main bibliography ... The last syndrome is explained by a case study.”
  7. Wu Ling San - by Dan Bensky
    “Classic formulas have an interesting ying–yang aspect. In some ways they are the most hidebound of all formulas, as their understanding and usage is tied to a couple of specific books that are approximately 1800 years old. On the other hand, they can be adapted ...”
  8. Wind of the Four Crooks - by Mazin Al-Khafaji
    “It is a great tribute”, writes the author of this article, “to Chinese medicine that by carefully using the concepts formulated over centuries a ‘modern’ disease like atopic eczema can be so successfully controlled and managed.”
  9. The fruits of experimentation - by Brian May
    A clinical note and meditation on the fruits of experimentation. This brief article suggests the value of grapefruit juice in relieving acute topical itching.
  10. Deficient detriment disorders - by Professor Xue Yiming
    “The theory of deficient detriment enjoyed rapid development during the Ming dynasty when a number of oustanding doctors promulgated both its theory and clinical application. Following is a discussion of the contributions of six famous practitioners of the Ming dynasty.”
  11. A sample of abdominal patterns, Part 1 - by Michael Max and Steven Clavey
    “Abdominal diagnosis is a part of the palpation component of the four dagnostic methods. It helps differentiate deficiency from excess, and assists in determining the direction of treatment ...”
  12. Walking the road home - by Xiaoyao Xingzhe
    “The aim is to live as fully as possible, recognising and encouraging the development of all one's faculties, and during the course of this, learning to access a deeper source of sustenance for this process.”
  13. Putting fundamentals into context - reviewed by Brian May
    “...Those I would expect to gain the most from this book are people with an interest in Chinese medicine for whom a general overview is too simple but a textbook too dry.”
  14. Medical dictionary a weighty work - reviewed by Brian May
    “This is the Australian and New Zealand edition ... this dictionary is comprehensive, clearly presented, well bound and has good illustrations ... this seems a good choice...”
  15. How much Chai Hu is enough - by Ante Babic (with Attila Arifoglu)
    This letter to from a reader (Attila Arifoglu) is followed by Ante Babics response. The heart of the letter and response revolves around the use of Chai Hu in the preparation of Xiao Yao San.
  16. Pocket guide gets to the point - reviewd by Mary–Jo Bevin
    “The authors have succeeded in their aim to create a compact book for ready reference that includes a discussion of the fundamental principles underlying the practice of Chinese medicine, useful for both the practitioners and their interested patients.”
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