Grasping the Wind

Grasping the Wind
ISBN-10
0912111194
ISBN-13
9780912111193
Category
Acupuncture
Pages
462
Language
English
Published
1989
Publisher
Paradigm Publications
Authors
Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

Description

Point names, the traditional means of identifying acupoints, have meanings that are hard to grasp. This text promotes understanding of each point's use in acupuncture practice by considering the meaning, context and significance of each. The 363 points covered are listed according to the system currently in use in China.

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