Celestial Lancets - A History and Rationale of Acupuncture and Moxa

Informationen zum Autor Joseph Needham, Gwei-Djen Lu Klappentext This study of two ancient therapeutic techniques of Chinese medicine gives a full account of both methods in the theoretical structure of Chinese medicine, combined with a rationale in the light of modern scientific knowledge. Zusammenfassung This study of two ancient therapeutic techniques of Chinese medicine gives a full account of both methods in the theoretical structure of Chinese medicine, combined with a rationale in the light of modern scientific knowledge. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Illustrations List of Tables List of Abbreviations Authors' Foreword 1. Introduction 2. The ching-lo system and its classical theory 3. Historical growth of the system 4. Moxibustion 5. Therapy and analgesia; physiological interpretations 6. Influences on other cultures 7. The lore of vital spots 8. Conclusions Bibliographies General Index

Product details

• Authors: Gwei-Djen Lu, Gwei-Djen Needham Lu, Joseph Needham, Needham Joseph
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2015
• EAN: 9781138137165
• ISBN: 978-1-138-13716-5
• No. of pages: 480
• Series: Needham Research Institute Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, complementary medicine, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Chinese medicine & acupuncture, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies