The Complete Stems and Branches: Time and Space in Traditional Acupuncture

by Roisin Golding Acupuncturist London UK

This exciting and comprehensive book gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the core components of classical acupuncture, its philosophy as well as clinical applications. The cosmological Daoism prevalent during the Han dynasty provided a foundation for the emerging acupuncture theory. In particular, the central tenant that Heaven Earth and humanity were connected via their origins, yuan qi, allowed for resonance between them. Hence observable patterns in Heaven and on Earth were reflected in the body. Time measures the movements of heavenly bodies around earth. Concepts linked to time are woven into the fabric of acupuncture theory. Yin and yang interact and create the five elements, which are expressions of the qualities of the seasons. The number of main acupuncture points, flows of qi and blood, and even the meridian system itself, all has a relationship to time. By taking account of the specific time of treatment as well as the energetic makeup of the individual you, as a practitioner, will learn to treat in harmony with the Dao of the patient and the Dao of now.

328 pages, Hardcover

First published October 24, 2008

Reviews

[Rah~ri]

know I'm whacked but this sounds so good to me!
Just sounds like a good read?
What I want to read this winter :)
Wish they'd just hurry up and release it all ready!
...and then have a huge sale on it!!!

Doesn't it look good?

: )

Can pre order it from Barnes and Noble fer about $60.71
List price is around 89 bucks!?! Dude.

Any other books that go into this stuff
that folks would recommend?

Thanks!