Essentials of Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Difficult and Critical Illnesses: A Required Reading for Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine

Author: Gao Wu (Ming Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 1998-09-01
Features: This book is compiled based on the original texts of Lingshu, Suwen, and Nanjing, with necessary annotations and translations, derived from Zhongjue Jieyao (also known as Su Nan Yao Zhi) by Gao Wu of the Ming Dynasty. It serves as a popular reader on acupuncture and moxibustion medicine from Huangdi Neijing and Nanjing. The book is divided into 3 volumes, 131 sections, and over 300,000 words. While respecting the original Zhongjue Jieyao, it provides annotations and comparisons with the original texts of Neijing and Nanjing. Each section includes punctuation, source identification, annotations, glossary, translations, and remarks, objectively and comprehensively reflecting the theoretical system of acupuncture and moxibustion medicine in Neijing and Nanjing, covering theory, methods, formulas, points, and techniques. This book can serve as a reference for acupuncture teaching, research, and clinical practice, and is also suitable for reference use in various disciplines of traditional Chinese medicine external treatment.