Illustrated Explanation of Acupuncture Techniques (Chinese-English Contrast)

Author: Liu Yan
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book is a technical illustration of acupuncture techniques written in both Chinese and English. The content is divided into six chapters.
Chapter 1: Acupuncture Basics, introducing common knowledge from holding the needle to achieving qi and removing the needle;
Chapter 2: Filiform Needle Acupuncture, which is also the focus of this book, mainly introduces over 10 auxiliary techniques before and after acupuncture, over 20 needle manipulation techniques, 8 common tonifying and reducing methods, and over 20 compound acupuncture techniques, as well as many other acupuncture methods;
Chapter 3: Acupuncture Techniques from the Neijing, focusing on over 20 methods such as "Nine Needles," "Twelve Needles," "Five Needles," "Three Needles," and guiding qi;
Chapter 4: Penetrating Needling Techniques, introducing nearly 30 relatively special penetrating needling techniques;
Chapter 5: Artistic Acupuncture Techniques, introducing 23 commonly used effective artistic acupuncture techniques in clinical practice;
Chapter 6: Special Acupuncture Techniques, introducing 11 special acupuncture methods and techniques.
The entire book is rich in content, reflecting the importance and necessity of acupuncture techniques.