Grasping The Wind An Exploration Into The Meaning Of Chinese Acupuncture Point Names (English And Chinese Edition)

"Grasping the Wind: An Exploration Into the Meaning of Chinese Acupuncture Point Names (English and Chinese Edition) Description : Point names, the traditional means for identifying acupoints, have meanings that are, like the wind, hard to grasp. Yet... More

"Grasping the Wind: An Exploration Into the Meaning of Chinese Acupuncture Point Names (English and Chinese Edition) Description : Point names, the traditional means for identifying acupoints, have meanings that are, like the wind, hard to grasp. Yet enfolded in these often poetic words is a utility that involves the complex associations derived from the evolution of the Chinese language and the vast array of therapeutic nalogies found in traditional medical works. In discussing the point names, the authors examine the meaning, context, and significance of each acupuncture point to promote understanding of the points use in acupuncture practice. Guidelines for understanding the nature and structure of the Chinese language are offered, along with discussions of the Chinese rationale for naming points and point groupings. The reasoning for selecting the English names is offered so that readers may adapt the names for their own use. Each of the 363 points covered is listed according t Less