Light therapy

Author: Tan Zhishao
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Light therapy is an ancient and unique folk method for treating diseases conveniently. It is one of the heat moxibustion therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and falls within the category of moxibustion treatment methods in national medicine. It is based on the theory of meridians in TCM and syndrome differentiation theory, using cotton wick dipped in vegetable oil and ignited to scorch certain parts or acupoints, thereby achieving the goal of treating diseases. This book is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 introduces light therapy, its history, treatment principles, scope of application, as well as its characteristics and contraindications. Chapter 2 introduces meridians, acupoints, and the methods for locating commonly used acupoints, as well as the conditions they treat. Chapter 3 describes the procedure for performing light therapy, materials and methods, key points during the procedure, and precautions. Chapter 4 discusses the clinical applications of light therapy for common diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Chapter 5 presents typical case studies, including 85 clinically cured cases, to serve readers and provide reference material for medical professionals. The book is rich in content, well-founded in theory, reliable in efficacy, and written in clear, accessible language, making it highly practical and suitable for clinical application.