Acupuncture Today and in Ancient China

The book explores the complexities of Chinese acupuncture, highlighting its foundations in ancient texts like the Nei Jing, which blend factual, metaphorical, and questionable theories. It critiques the selective quoting of these texts that presents acupuncture as a coherent medical system, despite its challenges for Western understanding and lack of scientific validation. The author argues that this results in a practice that conflicts with modern physiological principles, offering a critical perspective on its historical and contemporary interpretations.