Philosophical and Clinical Tools in Chinese Medicine

Opis książki

This unusual project presents the philosophy of Chinese medicine using nearly 120 diagrams and tables. The first art of the book explains the concepts of Chinese medicine in numerical order, from one to twelve. The second part contains tables and diagrams that are useful for clinical work.

This book is meant for students and practitioners at all levels.

The result is a source that is simple, direct, practical, and thought-provoking.

Spis treści

1. Phases
   Sheng Cycle
   Ke Cycle
   Like Qi
2. Date of Birth - "Stems and Branches" Map
   Unlike Qi - Stem
   Unlike Qi - Branch
   Missing Organs
   The Four Possibilities
3. Daily Cycle - Flow of Qi
   Sheng Cycle
   The Three Yin/Yang Leg/Arm
   Balance Vertical and Horizontal Axises
4. Seasonal Qi
   Same Seasonal Qi
   Seasonal Qi - Sheng Cycle
5. Divisions and Climates
   Same Division
   Division - Sheng Cycle
   Division - Ke Cycle
6. TMM and Divergent Meridians
   Push and Pull Techniqe
7. Groups of Points
   Quality (Element) Points
   Ancient Shu Points
   Source (Yuan) Points
   Cleft (Xi) Points
   Alarm (Mu) Points
   Gui Points
   The Eight Meeting Points
   Back Shu Points
   Window of Heaven Points
8. Heaven - Earth - Man
9. Open Hourly System
10. The Eight Extra Meridians
11. Fu Xi
12. King Wen
13. Cranial Nerves