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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786036103321

Autore

Bradley Tamdin Sither

Titolo

Principles of Tibetan medicine [[electronic resource] ] : what it is, how it works, and what it can do for you / / Tamdin Sither Bradley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Singing Dragon, 2013

ISBN

1-283-96005-2

0-85701-114-6

Edizione

[Rev. ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Collana

Principles of...

Disciplina

610.951/5

610.9515

Soggetti

Medicine, Tibetan

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revision of author's: Thorsons principles of Tibetan medicine, 2000.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

History of Tibetan medicine -- Gso-ba rig-pa : the science of healing -- The theory of Tibetan medicine -- Causative factors of illness -- Human anatomy and physiology -- Common diseases and illnesses -- Methods of diagnosis -- Treatment techniques : Part I -- Treatment techniques : Part II -- Case histories -- The practising physician. final thoughts.

Sommario/riassunto

This introductory guide presents all the essential information on Tibetan medicine, an ancient medical system which has been practised for over 2,500 years. It covers the theory, practice and historical background of the system, as well as including explanations of methods of diagnosis and treatments such as golden needle therapy and cupping.