Book Blurbs

“Drs. John McDonald and Joel Penner have done great work putting together essential material for students of Traditional Chinese Medicine in “Zang Fu Syndromes: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment”. The whole book is organized by the Five Phase energetics in a very lucid manner and each element is discussed extremely well with herbal and acupuncture information. It is also a very “kind” and user-friendly book in the sense that one does not need another book or dictionary to make it usable. In other words, it’s got everything available for each formula and syndrome. Besides all of those features, the index is an absolute gem. I highly recommend this book, not only for students but also for professionals of Traditional Chinese medicine as a companion on Zang Fu problems.”

Miki Shima O.M.D., L.Ac.
Author of The Medical I Ching: Oracle of the Healer Within


“The development of Acupuncture in the west has been dependent upon quality research and translation from original Chinese sources by dedicated persons over several hundred years. Drs. McDonald and Penner make a valuable contribution to this tradition by providing an excellent text for teachers and students, and a more than useful reference for established practitioners.”

Peter Sherwood
Chairman, Australian College of Natural Medicine


“Zang Fu is one of the primary methods of differential diagnosis in Tradional Chinese Medicine. This text takes the practice of Zang Fu analysis to a new level.
It is important!”

William R. Morris O.M.D., L.Ac.
Academic Dean, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine


“This is one of the best reference books I own. It’s on my desk and I use it daily... A must for every practitioner and student.”

David L. Katz O.M.D., L.Ac.
Private practice, North Hollywood, CA


“This book is not only the most complete Zang Fu textbook on the market, but because of the many useful features, it is an excellent clinic resource.”

E. Douglas Kihn O.M.D., L.Ac.
Professor of Oriental Medicine, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine


“How students in the past got along without this book is mystifying. I have found it to be not only an essential book to have, but also one of the most used books in my library.”

Stacey Small
Student, Yo San University of Oriental Medicine.


“This is a book for every practitioner’s and student’s desk.
It gives you information you need - when you need it.”

David Legge
Author of Close To The Bone