Blossoming Roots: a Cultural Journey Into Chinese Medicine

Description

While primarily intended for physicians and therapists, this book also serves as an excellent introduction to Chinese culture for the interested non-expert. Blossoming Roots bridges the linguistic and cultural gaps that so often hinder an authentic understanding of Chinese medicine within its historical and philosophical framework. It presents key concepts of Chinese culture and medicine alongside in-depth epistemological insights. Rich with quotations from classical sources, references to Western scholarship, and guided by a humanistic and anthropological perspective, the book offers clear and concise explanations of complex topics—making Blossoming Roots an essential contribution to the study of Chinese medicine.

Giulia Boschi wrote this book with the aim of offering an open-minded introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its rich cultural framework. Blossoming Roots explores the Chinese language, philosophical concepts, and historical developments in medicine, presenting a passionate overview supported by original Chinese sources. Beginning with the foundations of TCM theory, the author then delves into concepts often overlooked in technical texts. Designed as a guide for readers navigating the vast landscape of classical Chinese medicine, this book also serves as an invitation to explore further. The idea of “blossoming” reflects how these classical medical concepts continue to resonate today—shaping culture and inspiring research into the physical nature of qi, the matter-energy information at the foundation of our universe.