Handbook (5th Edition) + Minibook (3rd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0979581141 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1052 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Wish i had known about this book earlier" according to L. Marlin. HB Kim's handbook and mini book is a complete collection of information. I like that I can find what I need in just one source. I have bought several reference books but they seem to fall short of information. I also found this useful material to help study for the NCAAOM boards. The formula set up is ok, but herbs are so vast they just need their own book to make a complete reference guide. The bigger handbook has colored pictures of the herbs. It is also worth noting that the compan. probably the most useful book for oriental medicine very organized and thorough books, other books go all over the place and there are often times contradictions as if they were confusing themselves. HB Kim's book organizes the thoughts of multiple books and even has side by side comparisons of what certain words mean, create a huge sense of clarity.lots of handy charts, lots of information packed into shorter and easier to remember packages.Honestly i think this book should be one of the main books used in all acupuncture schools, min. Best Books By Far Dr. W I'm a newly graduated medical doctor who just so happens to be in her 3rd year of acupuncture studies as well. With all the rigorous studying I have to do and seeing patients on the "side" lol, I needed materials that were short, sweet and straight to the point. These materials are exactly what you need if you're studying TCM. I've purchased so many of the foundational books written by the gurus that contain thousands of pages that ramble on and on and on and on but these 2 books are
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. Minibook of Oriental Medicine (3rd Edition): 4.7 x 7.5 inches / Coil binding / 406 pages. This is a book composed exclusively of tables and charts. Handbook of Oriental Medicine (5th Edition): 8.5 x 11 inches / Hardcover / 646 pages. 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. As such, it is an invaluable reference for students prepping for licensure examinations. The Minibook includes the essential information for quick clinical reference.