Title: Five Elements and Ten Stems: Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice
Publisher: Paradigm Pubns
Publication Date: 1993
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0912111259
ISBN 13: 9780912111254
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.03 pounds

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Five Elements, Ten Stems is the first English-language work to present the foundational theories of the Nan Jing within the clinical framework of Keiraku Chiryo (Japanese Meridian Therapy). Bridging classical Chinese medical philosophy with practical application, it serves as an invaluable introduction to the principles that underlie one of Japan's most refined acupuncture traditions.

Drawing extensively from the Su Wen, Ling Shu, and Nan Jing, the authors trace the historical and philosophical development of the Five Phase (Five Element) system and its relationship to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts. These concepts are translated into clear diagnostic and therapeutic correspondences that practitioners can apply directly in clinical practice.

The diagnostic section offers a comprehensive guide to traditional assessment methods, including pulse diagnosis, body constitution, visual diagnosis, and hara (abdominal) diagnosis. The treatment section presents breathing exercises, foundational treatment principles, and clinical methods drawn from the classical literature, complemented by practical tables and protocols for everyday use.

More than a technical manual, Five Elements, Ten Stems illuminates the theoretical roots and clinical artistry of Japanese Meridian Therapy. It remains an indispensable resource for students, acupuncturists, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of classical East Asian medicine and the enduring wisdom of the Five Phase tradition.

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