The Secret of Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (Paperback)

~ (Author) "This book is a basic introduction to pulse examination as it is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM..." (more)
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Chinese doctors have used pulse diagnosis as one of their four main methods of diagnosis for at least 2,000 years. Even today, this art is integral to the correct identification of traditional Chinese medical patterns. Although most practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine talk about the importance of the pulse in their practice, few practitioners in the West truly feel competent in this art. In this book, Bob Flaws, one of the most famous Western practitioners of Chinese medicine, shares his secret for learning how to do Chinese pulse diagnosis. Bob has identified a single key secret technique which will unlock Chinese pulse diagnosis for everyone who applies it. Using this technique, anyone can feel the 27 or 28 classical pulses.

About the Author

Bob Flaws is one of the most famous practitioners of Chinese medicine in the world today. He has written, edited, or translated over 70 books, and scores of articles in both professional journals and the popular press. He teachers Chinese medicine all over the world and maintains a private practice in Boulder, CO.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Blue Poppy Press; 2 edition (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936185678
• ISBN-13: 978-0936185675
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #164,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very disorganized, January 30, 2007

By	Sorcerer (In the desert) - See all my reviews

While this book covers information that is of interest to TCM practitioners and lay people alike, it does so in a disorganized manner. One would think that a book on pulse diagnosis might start with describing the attributes of a pulse. Defining the terms used to describe the pulse would be a good place to start. Perhaps then one could go into how to take a pulse and what to look for. Unfortunately this book violates all standard pedagogical principles. Terms are used before they are defined. Circular definitions are used and information is presented in a redundant manner. While the information is interesting, the book should have been written in a much clearer fashion.

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is short and concise., May 15, 2009

By	Acu Herb Doc (California, USA) - See all my reviews

The book is a great start for the recent graduate of TCM. A much clearer picture of the pulses than the required text books.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes pulse diagnosis easy for anybody, October 13, 2005

By	Shay Nir - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I Realy enjoyed this book. It makes pulse diagnosis acceessible to anybody even without a lot of experience. Very clear and sharp distinctions are made between the different pulses. The writer shares his experience which realy helps.