The emphasis of this work is on the basics of acupuncture, learning to diagnose, differentiate, and treat in terms of TCM alone. Many concepts are presented only in pinyin, emp hasizing the place of the term in the system, rather than in relation to Western ideas. By offering explanations through flow charts and diagrams, the author avoids the confusion that often arises from too extensive or too complex a presentation. Coverage includes a discussion of Chinese medical concepts (origins and patterns of disease); a presentation of each organ system including functions and patterns of disharmony; zangfu interrelationships (disease origins, emotional effects, multiple system disharmonies): a concise clinical practice section, and case histories.