Essentials of Practical Acupuncture: Clinical Differentiation and Treatment

Author: Wang Qicai et al
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a clinical acupuncture monograph highlighting the holistic concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the syndrome differentiation and treatment of acupuncture, published in the new century. It is divided into two parts, consisting of 15 chapters. The first part, chapters 1 to 6, focuses on the therapeutic effects of acupuncture, treatment principles, meridian diagnostic methods, the outline of syndrome differentiation and treatment in acupuncture clinical practice, acupoint selection and prescription, and the clinical application of specific acupoints. It serves as the fundamental part of the chief syndrome differentiation and treatment in acupuncture. The second part, chapters 1 to 9, introduces the specific methods of syndrome differentiation and treatment for over 150 common conditions, including emergencies, series of rheumatic conditions, series of atrophic conditions, internal and pediatric medicine, gynecology, surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology, and others. It is the key chapter of the entire book. The book follows the core theory of acupuncture medicine—meridian theory and syndrome differentiation and treatment based on meridians—as its main thread, with the Eight Principles, Zang-Fu theory, Qi and Blood theory, and other methods of syndrome differentiation and treatment integrated throughout. Basic theory guides clinical practice, linking theory with reality. The book is meticulously structured, logically organized, rich in content, and equally emphasizes practicality and guidance. It holds significant practical value for a wide range of professionals engaged in acupuncture clinical practice, teaching, and research, as well as for medical students studying and mastering the methods and techniques of acupuncture syndrome differentiation and treatment.