Clinical Applications of 100 Key Acupuncture Points in China

Author: Lian Yulin
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book selects 100 acupoints commonly used in acupuncture and moxibustion from 361 meridian points and numerous extraordinary points. Organized around these 100 key points, each point is described in 10 aspects: meridian affiliation, point name interpretation, synonyms, location, point selection methods, point properties and functions, summary of indications, clinical application examples, operation methods, and supplementary notes.
Distinct from other meridian point textbooks, the "Point Selection Methods" section, added after the "Location" item, combines various techniques such as bone measurement, surface landmarks, finger measurement, and convenient point selection methods to provide detailed clinical guidance for accurately locating each point. The "Point Properties and Functions" column concisely summarizes the performance patterns of each point in one simple sentence, enabling readers to grasp its clinical characteristics at a glance.
The "Summary of Indications" section deviates from the traditional practice of listing disease names, instead categorizing the indications of each point in a clear and structured manner. Through "Clinical Application Examples," the book details the clinical use and point combination methods for common and frequently occurring diseases.
The "Operation Methods" section begins with the patient's posture and elaborates on the direction, angle, depth of needle insertion, reinforcing and reducing techniques, patient's sensations, and the conditions suitable for each method. The descriptions are repeatedly and thoroughly presented to closely align with clinical practice.