The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary

This is a great book, I enjoy reading it a lot. For anyone looking for background, explanations on how Chinese medicine works. I think that a lot of people nowadays are frustrated about Western modern "scientific" approaches to medicine, approaches that offer no solutions to many illnesses. If you realize that Western doctors of many centuries ago alsohad a deep understanding of 5 elements theory, you realize that we probably had lost some precious knowledge onthe way... Chinese scripts offer us the logic we miss in our upbringing.

This book covers the basics of not just TCM but existence. For all those interested in daoism, medicine, spirituality - this book is a great start along with the Ling Shu for technical details and moxabustion.The author does a good job in making the translation understandable to the average Western reader who may not already know about certain principles such 3 yin and 3 yang even though it is not necessary.But definitely one of the better translations of the SuWen Neijing

This book was recommended by a colleague in London who spent some time studying acupuncture in China. It makes the whole Eastern approach to medicine clearer and can be applied to Westerners on most levels.I love it as it has story telling quality which makes interesting reading.Recommend to all who are in the medical, paramedical, care deeply for your own health as well as that of others.

I decided to study acupuncture but like many people had very limited exposure to the traditional chinese ethos that is the foundation for the practise.I was lent this book by my acupuncturist who claimed that it was too much writing for her to pluck information from and to an extent, i would agree with her but i also think that she grossly underestimated the relevence of the material.While reading the book it felt more like a novel. Maybe even a children's novel. It is a dense story with a few practical applications thrown in but that is not to say that is isn't without it's uses.Chinese acupuncture is about much more than the needling techniques. It is almost religious. You need to adopt a mindset and a lifestyle.This book allows you to connect to the foundations behind this practise.It is the bible of acupuncture, the origins, and well worth the read.

This book is excellent, if you are interested in the art of Tai Chi and Chinese medicine

Absolute beauty this piece of work is! The intellectual nature of the workings of our body, spirit and mind is so underrated and taken for granted.However this book carefully details the working of nature alongside our bodies and the deeper aspects of maintaining optimal health - including our emotional wellbeingThis text is changing my life :-) - have not concluded title yet just felt the need to review now.

This book has helped me to understand many concepts I have acquired on life's journey and to see where they came from. It is fascinating reading.

Is a really good book!!!

Great resource for understanding the five elements and how they work in the body.

It was so informative as I study tai chi huan

Amazing book! Do you have the Lingshu book?

Für Heilpraktiker mag diese Übersetzung ja in Ordnung sein, aber allen anderen Interessierten sei abgeraten. Der Übersetzer vermischt seine eigene Interpretation ununterscheidbar mit dem Originaltext, und das heisst halt eben auch, die heutigen Ansichten und Lehrmeinungen mit denen von damals, als der Text entstand.

Excellent book !