Experimental Acupuncture

Author: Li Zhongren (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This textbook was developed in line with the spirit of the Ministry of Education's "Opinions on the Construction and Reform of Ordinary Higher Education Textbooks During the Tenth Five-Year Plan Period." It has been listed as a national-level planned textbook for ordinary higher education during the Tenth Five-Year Plan. The textbook aims to keep pace with the developments in life sciences in the 21st century, reflect the intersection and inherent connections between acupuncture and other disciplines, and serve as a bridge between traditional acupuncture and modern experimental medicine. It maintains the professional characteristics of the acupuncture discipline while being complementary to and synergistic with other textbooks in the field. Through classroom teaching and experimental operation skill training, it enhances students' interest in acupuncture theory, fostering composite and high-quality professionals skilled in experimental research and innovative thinking. The textbook's introduction primarily discusses the concept, tasks, academic status, and brief history of experimental acupuncture. Chapters 1 to 4 cover the theoretical part, while Chapters 5 to 8 provide experimental guidance and skill training, with 32 experiments corresponding to the theoretical sections, allowing for flexible selection based on teaching curricula and specific conditions. The content written in 5-point FangSong font is not required for 5-year undergraduate students and is provided for reference only. The book also includes rich appendices at the end, such as acupuncture points for common experimental animals and a bilingual glossary of common professional terms, for readers' reference. This textbook is meticulously compiled, emphasizing practicality and innovation, and can guide students in theoretical learning, experimental research, and clinical research while improving their hands-on professional skills. It serves as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in acupuncture and moxibustion and Tuina therapy at traditional Chinese medicine and integrated Chinese and Western medicine universities, as well as a reference for teachers, researchers, and healthcare professionals in acupuncture, Tuina, traditional Chinese medicine, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine fields.