In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with Chinese medical history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the five-phase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts, then present the correspondences that a practitioner can apply to the problems of diagnosis and treatment. The diagnostic section is a complete and practical discussion of technique, including pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal diagnosis. The treatment section describes basic exercises, breathing techniques, treatment principles, and techniques from eminent classical texts. Modern treatment protocols are presented in clear, easy to use tables. It is one of the best sources of technique currently available and it reaches beyond technique to the art of healing.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A modern classic,
By Reader (Beijing, Taiwan, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Five Elements and Ten Stems: Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice (Paradigm title) (Paperback)
This is a great book for people who want to know more about 5 phase acupuncture. I have owned this book for about 3 years, and have gone back to it over and over. Each time I pick it up, I find something new. While some "cookie-cutter" approaches to 5 phase styles are presented, there is also enough theoretical meat to keep the reader interested. Great book to have in your collection!
16 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book!,
By M.N. Largent (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Five Elements and Ten Stems: Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice (Paradigm title) (Paperback)
This book explains the five phases(as in the chinese classics) in a very understandable manner. It is much more comprehensive than many other books on the same subject. Highly recomended...
2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
So so book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Five Elements and Ten Stems: Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice (Paradigm title) (Paperback)
Somewhat a better book than Extraordinary Vessels, but still failed in explaining the basic acupuncture philosophy. Too many quotes from too many different classics. Failure to provide Chinese and Japanese characters and the lack of clear translation of each of the words do not really help readers to understand the essence and fundamental. It could have been a better book, but it is not.
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