This book explains acupuncture theories using simple, easy-to-understand descriptions.

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Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3014 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Classic, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Including reviews of scientific developments in the study of acupuncture and herbal medicine and a discussion of the possible adverse effects of these therapies. Previous edition: c1982. Softcover.

About the Author

Ted J. Kaptchuk, O.M.D., is associate director of the Center for Alternative Medicine Research and Education at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

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Customer Reviews

the web that has no weaver
Very good introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The autor explains very clearly the difference between Oriental and Western thinking.

Still a Mystery to Me
For the last several years I ended the winter with coughing fits and lung congestion, for which I sought and received the usual western remedies, which proved somewhat useful. But the congestion usually remains, with my coughing and hacking provoking my wife to nag me into seeing her herbalist/acupuncture practitioner, who invariably succeeded where my western medicine had failed. I finally asked the herbalist/L.Ac. to recommend something which explained the workings of Oriental Medicine, and he recommended this book. Although I'm now familiar with concepts such as qi, yin and yang, I find that, even armed with this book, I'm still mystified, and find I still must uncomfortably rely on simple belief that my L.Ac. knows what he's doing, since the logic of these treatment protocols still eludes me.

Good book, but not for an introduction to TCM...
With all due respect, this is NOT an "easy" read for the beginner!

I admit it, this book was also recommended for me before starting school, however I don't even think I completely finished it.

Too much info in such a small book! However, for the 1st year student, I would recommend it after 1-2 semesters.

However, this is one of the FIRST INTRO BOOKS written in the 70's.

Thank you for setting the course!