The Web that Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese MedicineThe Web That Has No Weaver is a classic and comprehensive volume that discusses the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Kaptchuk's book is an invaluable resource in the field and an authoritative guide that helps readers understand both Western and Eastern healing practices. Here in the revised edition is further research into ancient Chinese practices as well as active involvement in cutting-edge scientific research. |
Contents
MEDICINE EAST AND WEST TWO WAYS OF SEEING TWO WAYS OF THINKING and the landscape patterns of nature and humans | 1 |
THE FUNDAMENTAL TEXTURES QI BLOOD ESSENCE SPIRIT AND FLUIDS or the basic ingredients of human life | 41 |
THE ORGANS OF THE BODY THE HARMONIOUS LANDSCAPE and on anatomy and its absence | 75 |
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