An Exposition on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels: Acupuncture, Alchemy, and Herbal Medicine

An Exposition on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels: Acupuncture, Alchemy, and Herbal MedicineLi Shi Zhens Exposition on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Qi jing ba mai kao) is among the most remarkable texts in the Chinese medical literature. Bringing together writings on acupuncture, herbal medicine, and internal cultivation (nei dan), it argues that aspiring adepts and physicians alike must understand the full scope of the extraordinary vessels if they hope to achieve their respective goals. Although the Exposition is a cornerstone of the

tongue diagnosis and herbal therapy

The Compleat Acupuncturist

Designed with the practitioner in mind

prepared medicines are the foundation of their herbal practice

It simplifies the assessment of strain and injury so that even nonacupuncturists and athletes can learn to apply massage and stretching more effectively

Initial Interview

Formulas that Clear Heat

Painstakingly researched over many years by Peter Deadman

Read an excerpt (PDF)

enriched by many case histories and photos

a glossary of key terms and a list of commentators (including dates)

and cautionary information about what to avoid