Acupuncture

Author: Shi Xuemin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" is divided into two main parts: Basic Theory and Clinical Application. The Basic Theory section consists of four chapters, primarily discussing the brief history of acupuncture and moxibustion, meridian theory, acupoint theory, and needling and moxibustion techniques, among other fundamental theories related to acupuncture and moxibustion. The Clinical Application section is divided into two chapters, covering the acupuncture treatment of 149 common, frequently occurring, and difficult diseases in internal medicine, gynecology and obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology. The compilation of "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" highlights the profound depth and guiding significance of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion theory for clinical practice. The book selects a large number of ancient texts and integrates the rich clinical experiences of acupuncture and moxibustion from both ancient and modern times. It is a work that closely combines traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion theory with modern clinical acupuncture practice, demonstrating timeliness, practicality, and high academic value. The purpose of compiling "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" lies in applying the thoughts and clinical experiences of modern acupuncture scholars, inheriting and promoting the essence of ancient acupuncture and moxibustion, while learning from the past without rigidly adhering to it. This reflects the development and innovation in acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice in modern times, making it an important reference book for acupuncture and moxibustion clinicians. The advancement of acupuncture and moxibustion will undoubtedly make greater contributions to the healthcare of all humankind.