Chinese Medicine

The practical and authoritative guide to the theory and practice of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, from Ted J. Kaptchuk, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University. ‘An instructive, profound and important work.’ Professor Martin Schwartz, Yale School of Medicine'A wonderfully digestible yet thoughtful deep dive into Chinese medicine. The perfect starting point for anyone curious about this ancient healing system.' Dr Felice Chan‘The best source of information on the origins, philosophy, and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine’ Dr Andrew Weil, pioneer in the field of integrative medicineIn the ancient tradition of Chinese medicine, illness is understood as a disharmony of the whole body. Treatment aims to restore harmony and balance, reconnecting the different aspects of the organism.Long considered an authoritative work on Chinese medicine, this revised and expanded guide offers an accessible introduction to this ancient approach to health, illness and healing, exploring:The origins, theory and practice of Chinese medicineYin and Yang and the principle of restoring balance within the bodyAcupuncture, Qi and Meridians and their role in our healthChinese herbal medicine and homeopathic remediesMoxibustion and other traditional practicesAnd much moreClear and wide-ranging, Chinese Medicine is the classic bestselling guide, exploring the principles that underpin this traditional system of medicine and the practices used to restore harmony within the body.An invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional approaches to health and healing.