Applied Acupuncture Techniques

Author: Lun Xin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-11-19
Features: The book is divided into three parts—Upper, Middle, and Lower. The Upper Part focuses on acupuncture methods, including (filiform needles), (head acupuncture), (ear acupuncture), (facial acupuncture), (nose acupuncture), (mouth acupuncture), (tongue acupuncture), (eye acupuncture), (hand acupuncture), (foot acupuncture), and (wrist-and-ankle acupuncture). The Middle Part covers moxibustion methods, including common thermal moxibustion, common non-thermal moxibustion, and health-preserving moxibustion. The Lower Part includes cupping methods, skin needling, three-edged needle methods, bloodletting methods, penetration needling, long needle methods, point injection methods, electroacupuncture, warm needle methods, finger acupuncture, and Gua Sha. Overall, the book provides a preliminary systematic summary and organization of acupuncture and moxibustion techniques from past dynasties, serving as an academic monograph that combines acupuncture and moxibustion with clinical practice for systematic and in-depth research. This book represents a collective effort, drawing from the wisdom of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign traditions. During its compilation, we referenced over 100 academic works and thousands of research papers in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with sources primarily including: 1. Classical works of TCM and acupuncture from past dynasties; 2. Latest textbooks and monographs from higher TCM colleges; 3. Papers and academic exchange materials published in medical journals over the past 50 years. In the process of writing this book, we referenced and cited the works and research of scholars from past generations, receiving recognition and guidance from many senior TCM practitioners.