Description
Authentic Chinese Acupuncture
Book Summary
This work is the gateway to classical acupuncture in the West, written by the pioneer who introduced this ancient discipline to Europe. In this volume, George Soulié de Morant condenses the essential foundations of Chinese medicine, offering a clear and direct guide to understanding its principles. The reader will find a rigorous and accessible exposition, free of unnecessary technicalities, which preserves the purity of the original teaching. A reference text that remains relevant and is indispensable for both professionals and those interested in traditional Chinese therapy.
What is it about?
The book presents a synthesis of the basic concepts of Chinese acupuncture according to the vision of its main popularizer in France. Soulié de Morant simplifies the most complex aspects of traditional Chinese medicine, such as meridians, acupuncture points, and Qi theory, to make them understandable to the Western reader. The work faithfully respects the original transcriptions of Chinese names and maintains the essence of the compendium that served as the basis for the spread of acupuncture in Europe. It is a fundamental manual that explains therapeutic principles in a practical and direct way, without unnecessary frills or complications.
Main Topics
- Fundamentals of classical Chinese acupuncture
- Principles of Qi circulation and meridians
- Location and function of essential acupuncture points
- Yin and Yang theory applied to diagnosis and treatment
- Introduction to Chinese pharmacopoeia and complementary therapies
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at healthcare professionals interested in Chinese medicine, acupuncture students, complementary therapists, and any reader who wishes to learn the authentic foundations of acupuncture from a first-rate historical source. It will also be of great value to those looking for a clear and rigorous introduction to this discipline without falling into simplifications or mystifications.
What this book offers
- Access to the original source that introduced acupuncture to the West, faithful to the text of the pioneer Soulié de Morant.
- Clear and direct understanding of the basic principles of Chinese medicine, without overwhelming technicalities.
- An authentic vision free from later interpretations, respecting the original terminology and teaching.
- Conceptual tools to begin the study of acupuncture from a historical and practical perspective.
- A compendium that has proven its validity as a reference text for generations of therapists.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Soulié de Morant, George
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Complementary therapies, healing and health, Chinese medicine and acupuncture
- Collection: MTC
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: December 2019
- Number of pages: 180
- Weight: 250 g
Editorial Review
This work represents a first-rate historical testimony for acupuncture in the Western world. Its value lies in the faithfulness with which it transmits the original teachings of Soulié de Morant, maintaining the purity of a text that marked the beginning of the spread of this therapy in Europe. The clarity of the exposition and the effort to simplify the complex make this book a useful tool both for the professional who wishes to know the roots of their practice and for the curious reader looking for a serious and documented introduction. An edition that deserves a prominent place in any library of complementary medicine.