Welcome to The Journal of Chinese Medicine Bookshop

Each of these books is one we consider especially valuable in the study and practice of Chinese medicine and related activities. Wherever possible we include contents pages, reviews and sample text.

Please use the book categories below or on the left menu to browse your way through our titles, or search for the title or author using the Search field in the top bar of the page.

Packaging policy: please note that we use biodegradable packaging for all our shipments. This includes all-paper protective bags, paper-based sealing tape, cornstarch or paper fillers and recycled content card boxes.

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A Manual of Acupuncture iPhone app

We are proud to announce the release of a Manual of Acupuncture for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad, now available from the Apple App Store.

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A Manual of Acupuncture (Second edition)

Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji with Kevin Baker

The Manual of Acupuncture is the primary acupuncture point textbook used in English-speaking colleges and universities throughout the world. The second edition (the terracotta edition) uses colour within the book to more clearly illustrate points, Chinese characters, point names and internal organs. The text is unchanged.

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A Manual of Acupuncture DVDRom

Peter Deadman & Mazin Al-Khafaji with Kevin Baker, Tom Kennedy & Kate Simants

The entire contents of A Manual of Acupuncture in digital form, now with videos showing how to locate and needle every point and interactive and customisable 21st century ‘Bronze Man’ self-testing modules for points, channels, point names etc.

STOP PRESS: The DVD does not work with the new Mac Lion OS. Additionally, we are uncertain about Windows 8 and suggest users try the trial download before purchasing. Version 2 is under construction and will solve these issues. It is due to appear early 2013. Upgrade will be free apart from an administration fee of £10.

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A Manual of Acupuncture DVDRom (Download)

The entire contents of A Manual Acupuncture DVDRom as a digital download (currently Windows machines only). No disc required. Download as a free 7-day trial, then purchase a serial number to unlock for further use. Please note that version 2 is under construction and is due to appear early 2013. Upgrading will be free apart from an administration fee of £10.

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Acupressure for Natural Pain Relief in Labour DVD

Debra Betts & Tom Kennedy

Instructional DVD for pregnant women & their support people. The acupressure techniques outlined in this DVD are easy to use, promote natural birth and encourage close partner involvement.

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Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine; Volume 3 Qi Blood Fluid Channels

Will Maclean Jane Lyttleton

The third volume of the Clinical Handbook Series examines disorders of the Qi, Blood, Fluids and Channels, i.e. the matrix that forms the communication network between the organ systems and their associated tissues.

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Mawangdui poster

Fine quality poster (666mm x 410mm) reproduction of the Daoyin Tu (“guiding and pulling exercises”) silk scroll found in the tomb at Mawangdui, China. Dated 168 BCE or before.

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Pediatrics in Chinese Medicine

Elisa Rossi

This ground-breaking specialist work thoroughly explains the theoretical background to childhood diseases and offers a detailed account of their treatment by tuina, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle changes. Always focusing on the child as an individual, Elisa Rossi’s approach is compassionate, empathetic and deeply practical.

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The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth

Debra Betts

Designed for acupuncturists, midwives, physiotherapists and medical acupuncturists, with clear glossaries and explanations of both Chinese and Western medical terminology

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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: Second Edition

Giovanni Maciocia

The number one basic primer of Chinese medicine theory

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The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 2nd edition

Giovanni Maciocia

The new edition of this popular clinical text adds 14 new diseases to the 34 covered in the previous edition. The traditional Chinese medical diagnosis, and treatment by herbal medicine and acupuncture, are given for each these chronic and acute conditions.

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