Acupuncture Meridian and Acupoint Atlas - (2nd Edition) (2nd Edition)

Author: Jin Shiying
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is written by experts in traditional Chinese medicine and illustrated by renowned painters, revised based on the first edition. It is divided into 6 chapters, with textual explanations followed by corresponding charts inserted throughout the text. These include a brief history of acupuncture and moxibustion, diagrams of basic theories, illustrations of meridian points, extra-meridian points, micro-acupuncture systems (including scalp acupuncture and ear acupuncture), and overall diagrams. The meridian points, extra-meridian points, and micro-acupuncture systems are depicted in full and detailed diagrams using monochrome flat painting techniques. The six overall diagrams are 8-opening stereoscopic perspective color illustrations, with different backgrounds of skin, bones, internal organs, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, and depict 361 meridian points and 82 extra-meridian points using various colored dots and lines. One of the diagrams illustrates the points of the micro-acupuncture systems, including scalp, ear, face, nose, hand, foot, wrist, and ankle acupuncture. The textual explanations focus on the names, numbering, location methods, indications, and acupuncture/moxibustion techniques of the corresponding points, in addition to the brief history of acupuncture and moxibustion and basic theories. Chapter 6 provides prescription examples for common conditions for clinical reference. This atlas is based on the WHO "International Standard Acupuncture Point Names," the National Standard "Meridian Point Locations," and "Ear Point Locations," aiming to standardize and unify meridian point names. The images of the brief history of acupuncture and moxibustion were sourced through extensive research, with many being rare and invaluable early Chinese works. This atlas offers the advantages of portability, easy retrieval, integrated text and graphics, clarity, and ease of understanding, making it a valuable tool for medical professionals, educators, clinical practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts of acupuncture and massage. It is suitable for medical students, teaching staff, clinical workers, researchers, and those interested in acupuncture and tuina.