The Seven Emotions: Psychology and Health in Ancient China

by Claude Larre, Caroline Root, Elisabeth Rochat De La Valle

This book presents a study of the energetics of the emotions. Looking at classical texts each of the seven emotions of Chinese medicine is discussed in detail. The etymology of the characters is examined, pathological and non-pathological manifestations of each emotion are described, and relationships with the various zangfu are explained. With this book the clarity of classical Chinese thinking about psychology and emotion is revealed. It shows how each sensation and display of feeling involves subtle movements of the zangfu, blood and qi, and has far reaching effects on our health and well-being. An appendix gives the Chinese text and a translation. There is also an index of all main concepts.

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books is about the pathophysiology of the emotions in the body. Understanding these emotions and how they come into play can help understand disease. The Heart needs emotions to flow through it and when the energy isn't able to flow and lodges in the heart, there will be pathology in the body somehow. An interesting book.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, I read this for 9 straight hours ... and yes, I learned a lot but it's a bit like wading through the river Styx.