Essentials of Acupuncture and Ten Methods of Massage

Author: Zhao Jia'an
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: This book is a posthumous work by Zhao Jia'an, a renowned modern physician from Shanxi Province. It is a compilation of four volumes: "Essentials of Acupuncture," "Ten Methods of Massage," "Acupuncture Meridian and Point Charts," and "Acupuncture Case Studies." The book primarily introduces the author's years of clinical experience in treating patients. It includes acupuncture techniques such as reinforcing and reducing hand methods, quick injection techniques, and various massage methods like (touch), (push), (cut), (knock), (grasp), (spread), (shake), (stretch), (activate), and (intend). It also covers the names, synonyms, entry and exit points, depths of acupuncture, moxa-moxibustion (strength) counts, location selection methods, and disease treatments for the 14 meridians and points. Additionally, it includes numerous illustrations of acupuncture techniques and meridian points. The book offers unique insights into theoretical explanations and the summarization of practical experiences, making it a valuable reference for those studying and researching acupuncture and massage.