The Complete Stems and Branches: Time and Space in Traditional Acupuncture, 1e
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0702029610 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A Good Introduction" according to Shenming. This is a good introduction to the classical concepts of wuyun liuqi theory. It comes with a hand-sized disk for quickly calculating the greater movements with host and guest qi for each year. The disk is worth the price of the book alone as it can save some time in the clinic. I disagree with some of the author's assumptions on how to incorporate the source material in. graywood said Stems and Branches. This author has done a great deal of research on a very complex concept, and has done a good job on explaining it in terms that the occidental mind can easily grasp. I recommend this book for anyone who wishes to understand the approaches to acupuncture treatment on a much deeper level than is commonly taught in modern schools.. "for advanced students and professionals" according to Chinadoc. This covers the heavenly aspect of timing in acupuncture and is carefully supported by classical texts. Without it you are not exemplefying the medicine which is outlined in the classics, but rather doing a watered down version of it. Without regard to timing you may be doing acupuncture as though you are playing pin the tail on the donkey.This is the best, most practic
Yin and yang interact and create the five elements, which are expressions of the qualities of the seasons. Esoteric ideas which connect acupuncture with trigrams with numerology are examined. This is the first book to explore the significance of the Han sky systematically and in depth in relation to classical acupuncture. Concepts linked to time are woven into the fabric of acupuncture theory. This exciting and comprehensive book gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the core components of classical acupuncture, its philosophy as well as clinical applications. The cosmological Daoism prevalent during the Han dynasty provided a foundation for the emerging acupuncture theory. In particular, the central tenant that Heaven Earth and humanity were connected via their origins, yuan qi, allowed for resonance between them. Time measures the movements of heavenly bodies around earth. The number of main acupuncture points, flows of qi and blood, and even the meridia