From Our Editors
Revised and updated to reflect the passion for Eastern philosophy,
medicine and sport that characterized the fin-de-siecle,
The Web that Has No Weaver remains an
undisputed classic of Chinese medicine for the Western reader. An
expert in alternative medicine, Ted J. Kaptchuk
carefully explains the elements and benefits of such practices as
acupuncture, herbal treatment and other traditional Eastern
approaches, grounding his synthesis of East and West in the history
and philosophy of China while employing language the general reader
can understand. Additional material to this edition includes
further psychological and physiological data from historical
Chinese sources and new information on Western clinical research on
the efficacy of Chinese healing techniques.
From the Publisher
Completely and thoroughly revised, "The Web That Has No Weaver" is the classic, comprehensive guide on the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. This accessible and invaluable resource has earned its place as the foremost authority in the synthesizing of Western and Eastern healing practices.