The 101 Notions of Chinese Medicine (New Edition) - Elisabeth Rochat of the Valley

Immerse yourself in the sources of Chinese thought. How to grasp the depth of the concepts of Qi, Yin or Shen without getting lost in translation approximations? Elizabeth Rochat of the valley offers you the keys to an authentic, rigorous and bright understanding.

In this new revised and enhanced edition, Elizabeth Rochat of the Valley clarifies the 101 terms and concepts that constitute the framework of traditional Chinese medicine. Far from a simple dictionary, this book is a real gateway to the wisdom of classic texts.

Each notion is analyzed from its original ideogram, its historical context and clinical reach. From the study of the breaths (IQ) to the comprehension of organs (Zang-Fu), through the essences (Jing) and the Spirit (Shen), the author dispels the misunderstandings to offer the reader a clear and structured vision of physiology and energy pathology.

For who ?

• MTC students: to build a solid knowledge base and understand the real meaning of the terms they use daily.
• Confirmed practitioners: to deepen their clinical thinking and return to the source of the founding texts.
• Chinese culture enthusiasts: eager to discover a thought that connects man, nature and cosmos coherently.

The + of the book :

• Sinological rigor: The unique expertise of Elizabeth Rochat of the valley guarantees absolute loyalty within the meaning of the original texts.
• Review and enhanced edition: enriched content for a finer understanding of complex concepts.
• Educational clarity: a structured format that allows thematic consultation or a reading followed.
• Indispensable: the basic book that any student and practitioner should have in the library to validate his achievements.

24 x 16 cm.

380 pages.

Ref. 978-2-8132-3350-9