Navigating the Channels of TCM - Softcover

Ni, Yitian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967303435 ISBN 13: 9780967303437

Publisher: Complementary Medicine Press, 2002

Synopsis

Develop a clear understanding of one of the foundational concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine with this practical guide to the channel system.

Written by an experienced professor who trained and taught at the prestigious Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and later at Pacific College of Health and Science in California, this book presents a thorough yet accessible exploration of channel theory and its clinical application.

Inside, you'll discover:

• A comprehensive explanation of the channels and collaterals
• The structure and characteristics of the channel system
• Detailed coverage of the Twelve Primary Channels and Extraordinary Channels
• Key acupuncture points, channel pathways, and associated organs
• The physiology and pathology of each channel system
• Clinical applications for diagnosis and treatment
• Discussions of divergent, tendinomuscular, and collateral channels
• Twenty illustrative case studies demonstrating practical treatment strategies
• A helpful glossary and bibliography for further study

Designed for students, practitioners, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Navigating the Channels of Traditional Chinese Medicine bridges classical channel theory with practical clinical experience. Its clear explanations and real-world case studies make it an invaluable reference for both classroom learning and everyday practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Complementary Medicine Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967303435
• ISBN 13: 9780967303437
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 191