Ti, Emperor of China Huang
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781570620805
- author:
- Ti, Emperor of China Huang
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 150 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Complementary Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary This foundational text of Taoist philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine presents a holistic understanding of the natural world and our place within it. The Neijing Suwen, a collection of eighty-one chapters, explores the interconnectedness of all things, offering practical advice on promoting a long, happy, and healthy life. Through a discourse between the Yellow Emperor and his ministers, this book delves into the etiology, physiology, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of disease, as well as the investigation of ethics, psychology, and cosmology. The translator's elucidations and interpretations bring clarity to the original text, making it a readable and accessible guide for students and those curious about the underlying principles of Chinese medicine. By revealing the natural laws of the holistic universe, this book provides valuable insights into the natural world and our place within it.