Acupuncture

Author: Shi Xuemin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Under the leadership and support of the Ministry of Education and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the writing of the planning textbooks for TCM colleges in the new century was fully launched. The writing of the new century textbooks should highlight the concept of excellence, reflect the times, and adapt to the needs of talent cultivation in the 21st century. This textbook diligently absorbs the essence of the 5th and 6th editions of "Acupuncture and Moxibustion," combining teaching experiences from relevant TCM colleges, and was jointly written by 12 institutions, including Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, for use in the five-year TCM programs of higher TCM colleges nationwide. The book is divided into four parts: the first part is Acupuncture and Moxibustion, which mainly discusses the concept, pathway, and patterns of meridians, as well as the location, indications, and techniques of acupuncture points; the second part is Acupuncture Techniques, which mainly introduces the basic knowledge and operational skills of various acupuncture and moxibustion methods; the third part is Acupuncture Applications, which discusses the principles of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, prescriptions, the use of specific points, and the acupuncture treatment of common diseases in various departments; the fourth part is Reference Materials, which selects ancient acupuncture rhymes, modern research progress in acupuncture and moxibustion, Zi-Wu Liu-Note Acupuncture Method, and Ling-Gui Ba-Fa, etc., for extracurricular study by students.