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TCVM Books and Educational Aids

To provide the best quality TCVM education, Dr. Xie and other faculty work continuously on designing and developing TCVM books and educational aids to help western veterinarians learn TCVM more efficiently. The Chi Institute has already published three TCVM textbooks and six veterinary meridian/acupoints charts. More books and educational aids are in development and will be available soon. To order TCVM books and educational aids, please call (800)891-1986.

TCVM Books

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Fundamental Principles

(640 pages, $149.00)

Fundamental Principles, is the first of four volumes which comprise the textbook Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. This is an updated and expanded version of the text Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine published in 1994 by Dr. Huisheng Xie. The basic principles of TCVM include Yin-Yang, Five Element and Eight Principle core theories and are explored in depth, creating the foundation for understanding Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has been used as the required textbook for veterinary acupuncture training at many schools in the USA. Please click here to download the first two chapters of this book.

Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture

(359 pages, $134.99)

Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture serves as a comprehensive and accessible reference on the basic principles, techniques and clinical application of veterinary acupuncture. Written by a world renowned authority on veterinary acupuncture, Dr. Huisheng Xie, and a panel of experts, the book incorporates a traditional Chinese approach to veterinary acupuncture, including ancient and newly developed acupuncture techniques for both small and large animals. With the growing interest in veterinary acupuncture worldwide, this ground-breaking and authoritative text is a timely resource for practitioners and students alike.

Chinese Veterinary Herbal Handbook 2nd Edition

(355 pages, $30.00)

Dr. Xie wrote this handbook based on his personal experience with teaching Western veterinarians. As a teacher, he feels that it is his responsibility to find an easy way for Western veterinarians to learn Chinese herbal medicine and be able to integrate it into their practice. This handbook introduces 212 of the most commonly used herbal formulas and provides a quick selection guide of herbal formulas according to Clinical Conditions and Zang-Fu Syndromes.

The availability and popularity of Chinese herbal medicine in the West has grown dramatically over the past 5 years. To meet these rising demands, Dr. Xie have added 42 newly developed Chinese herbal formulas in this second edition. These 42 herbal recipes have thier basis in ancient classical formulation and have been developed through our clinicial experience. Detailed information on their actions, indications, ingredients, dosage, and usage are included in this text. We continue the effort to make this handbook simple and easy to use. Twenty new tables and five charts have been added to help readers quickly find formulas for specific conditions, Patterns or diseases. Please click here to download herbal formula quick selection guide of this book.

Application of Tui-Na in Veterinary Medicine 2nd Edition

(210 pages, $65.00)

This book delivers the principles of Tui-na and how to practice veterinary Tui-na. Tui-na, also called An-mo, is Chinese manual therapy used for preventing and treating disease. Tui-na practitioners use various manipulations applied to acupuncture points and meridians or apply special limb-stretching movements to prevent and treat diseases. Tui-na can regulate meridians, soothe joints and sinews, promote circulation of Qi and Blood, balance Zang- Fu organs and strengthen the body's resistance. These techniques of manual therapy have been successfully used for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, Bi syndrome and osteoarthritis, disc problems, peripheral nerve paralysis, Wei syndrome and internal diseases. Both geriatric and pediatric patients are perfect candidates for Tui-na therapy.

210 Pages (133 pages in 1st Edition)
103 Color Pictures of Dr. Xie practicing Tui-na on Dogs, Cats and Horses
Various Tui-na protocols and Technics for Dogs, Cats, Horses and Human
Case Reports

Dr. Xie’s Masterpiece - TCVM Atlas (S.A. Set: $315; EQ Set: $415; Mixed Set: $460)

This beautiful three-ring binder includes the entire collection of TCVM educational laminated charts published by the Chi Institute since 2003. Each color chart in the binder was inserted in a transparent plastic sleeve for quick retrieval during a busy daily practice. Specific chart set, such as Small Animal, Equine and Mixed Practice, is available for purchase by veterinarians specialized in different fields. Over 35% of the students in the Chi Institute Basic Veterinary Acupuncture Class 2008 have purchased this binder for their study and clinical practice. The list of contents of this atlas may be found as below.

Please call 800-891-1986 or visit www.tcvmherbal.com to order TCVM Educational Aids.

TCVM Educational Aids - Software and DVD
Chi Institute Canine Acupuncture CD-ROM (2-users: $129, 4-user: $195) Chi Institute Equine Acupuncture CD-ROM (2-users: $129, 4-user: $195) Chi Institute TCVM Herbology Intro DVD (5 lectures: $100) Chi Institute TCVM Fundamental DVD (6 lectures: $100)

TCVM Educational Aids - Charts (list of contents of TCVM Atlas, all charts may be purchased separately)

1. TCM Foundations:

1-1 How to Say Common TCVM Words— TCVM Pin Yin Chart (2 pages, $10)

1-2 Five Elements Special Points / Zang-fu Chart (2 pages, $10)

1-3 Five Treasures Chart (2 pages, $10)

1-4 Etiology and Pathology Chart (2 pages, $10)

1-5 How to Make a TCVM Diagnosis Chart (2 pages, $10)

2. Canine Meridians & Points Chart (10 pages) (for S.A./Mixed Set only)

3. Equine Meridians & Points (for Equine/Mixed Set only)

3-1 Equine Single Channel Chart (7 pages, $45)

3-2 Equine Acupoints on Multiple Channels Chart (6 pages, $40)

3-3 Equine Classical Acupoints Chart with Point Description (6 pages, $40)

3-4 Diagnostic Points for Equine Conditions Chart (2 pages, $30)

4 TCVM Clinical Approach

4-1 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Kidney (6 pages, $40)

4-2 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Heart (2 pages, $15)

4-3 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Spleen (4 pages, $30)

4-4 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Liver (4 pages, $30)

4-5 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Lung (4 pages, $30)

4-6 Dr. Xie’s TCVM Clinical Chart-Cancer/Dermatology (4 pages, $30)

5. Food and Herbology

5-1 Food Therapy Chart (2 pages, $10)

5-2 Top Herbal Formulas for Small Animals Chart (2 pages, $10) (for S.A./Mixed Set only)

5-3 Top Herbal Formulas for Horses Chart (2 pages, $10) (for Equine/Mixed Set only)

5-4 Quick Herbal Reference by Excess and Deficiency Patterns Chart (2 pages, $10)

5-5 Top Chinese Herbal Materia Medica Chart (4 pages, $20)