Illustrated Guide to Acupuncture Point Identification and Quick Treatment Methods

Author: Shao Shuijin
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Acupuncture and moxibustion are important components of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They involve the use of needles, moxa, and other methods to act on specific points on the human body, achieving the prevention and treatment of diseases. With a long history, broad indications, significant efficacy, convenient operation, and economic safety, acupuncture and moxibustion have been widely applied in clinical practice. For thousands of years, they have been favored by the general public and have made great contributions to the prosperity and development of the Chinese nation. This book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the identification of acupuncture points, introducing the recognition of 185 commonly used points. The second part covers commonly used stimulation methods for acupuncture points, introducing 12 acupuncture and moxibustion therapies such as needle acupuncture, moxa moxibustion, three-edged needle, cupping needle, head acupuncture, ear acupuncture, electroacupuncture, aquacupuncture, fire needle, finger acupuncture, cupping, and point application. The third part introduces the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of 103 common diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and dermatology. This book is rich in content, illustrated with images, and easy to understand. It can serve as a learning resource for clinical acupuncture practitioners, night university students, and acupuncture enthusiasts.