Treatment of Difficult Illnesses with Acupuncture

Author: Yang Yuande
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the general theory section, which discusses the historical evolution of difficult diseases and the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, an overview of commonly used acupoints, a summary of TCM syndrome differentiation, and an overview of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. The second part is the specific theory section, which lists over 80 difficult diseases with certain therapeutic effects of acupuncture and moxibustion, including neurology, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, gynecology, pediatrics, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology. The content includes an overview of each difficult disease, key diagnostic points, syndrome differentiation and treatment, classified prescriptions and operations, case studies, and clinical experiences. To meet clinical needs and align with international standards, all difficult diseases are listed using modern medical disease names, and a brief introduction to the corresponding TCM syndromes is provided in the overview. This book is suitable for TCM and acupuncture clinical practitioners, integrated Chinese and Western medicine clinicians, acupuncture researchers, and students and faculty of TCM colleges. It is also suitable for overseas personnel and foreign trainees.
This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the general theory section, which discusses the historical evolution of difficult diseases and the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, an overview of commonly used acupoints, a summary of TCM syndrome differentiation, and an overview of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. The second part is the specific theory section, which lists over 80 difficult diseases with certain therapeutic effects of acupuncture and moxibustion, including neurology, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, gynecology, pediatrics, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology. The content includes an overview of each difficult disease, key diagnostic points, syndrome differentiation and treatment, classified prescriptions and operations, case studies, and clinical experiences. To meet clinical needs and align with international standards, all difficult diseases are listed using modern medical disease names, and a brief introduction to the corresponding TCM syndromes is provided in the overview. This book is suitable for TCM and acupuncture clinical practitioners, integrated Chinese and Western medicine clinicians, acupuncture researchers, and students and faculty of TCM colleges. It is also suitable for overseas personnel and foreign trainees.
Extensive clinical practice has proven that acupuncture and moxibustion medicine not only has certain advantages in preventing and treating common diseases but also demonstrates significant efficacy in treating many difficult diseases, further promoting this treasure of traditional Chinese medicine and adding new brilliance to world medicine. The author of this book inherited the family's traditional experience from his father and combined it with his decades of clinical experiences both domestically and internationally. Additionally, he organized a group of doctoral and associate senior students and younger colleagues to review recent relevant literature. After organizing and studying the material, they compiled this book. It is based on the systematic research and study of acupuncture treatment for difficult diseases, highlighting the close connection between theory and clinical practice. The book features up-to-date and comprehensive content, making it a practical treatise reflecting the current application of acupuncture in treating difficult diseases in China.