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Compiled by Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Translated by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The compilation of this book is marked by conciseness, diagrams and systematic introduction to the basic knowledge, theory and techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion as well as specific therapeutic methods for the treatment of various diseases for the benefit of the international readers in learning acupuncture and moxibustion.

The title emphasised:
1) Systematic introduction to the knowledge of meridians and acupoints.
2) Emphasis is made on the relation between basic theory and clinical techniques. Apart from introduction to the location of acupoints, the ways to locate acupoints are also discussed.
3) Seventy diseases clinically proved and applicable to the clinical application abroad are introduced in terms of the conception, syndrome differentiation, usage and needling methods.

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Introduction

1. General introduction to meridians and acupoints
1.1 General introduction to meridians
1.1.1 Composition of meridian system
1.1.2 Distribution of meridian system
1.2 General introduction to acupoints
1.2.1 Classification of acupoints
1.2.2 Functions of acupoints
1.2.3 Special acupoints
1.2.4 Methods for locating acupoints
1.3 Application of the theory of meridians and acupoints
1.3.1 Theoretical elucidation
1.3.2 Guiding diagnosis and treatment

2. Specific discussions of the meridians and acupoints
2.1.1 Lung meridian of hand-taiyin
2.1.2 Pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin
2.1.3 Heart meridian of hand-shaoyin
2.1.4 Large intestine meridian of hand-yangming
2.1.5 Triple energizer meridian of hand-shaoyang
2.1.6 Small intestine meridian of hand-taiyang
2.1.7 Spleen meridian of foot-taiyin
2.1.8 Liver meridian of foot-jueyin
2.1.9 Kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin
2.1.10 Stomach meridian of foot-yangming
2.1.11 Gallbladder meridian of foot-shaoyang
2.1.12 Bladder meridian of foot-taiyang
2.2 Eight extraordinary vessels
2.2.1 Governor vessel
2.2.2 Conception vessel
2.2.3 Thoroughfare vessel
2.2.4 Belt vessel
2.2.5 Yin hell and yang hell vessels
2.2.6 Yin link and yang link vessels
2.3 Extraordinary acupoints
2.3.1 Acupoints on the head and neck
2.3.2 Acupoints on the chest and abdomen
2.3.3 Acupoints on the back
2.3.4 Acupoints on upper limbs
2.3.5 Acupoints on the lower limbs

3. Manipulating methods
3.1 Preparations prior to treatment
3.1.1 Explanation
3.1.2 Needles
3.1.3 Postures
3.1.4 Sterilization
3.2 Needling methods
3.2.1 Traditional methods
3.2.1.1 Needling with filiform needles
3.2.1.2 Needling methods of the three-edged needles
3.2.2 Modern methods
3.2.2.1 Electro-acupuncture
3.2.2.2 Acupoint injection
3.2.2.3 Scalp acupuncture
3.2.2.4 Ear acupuncture
3.3 Moxibustion methods
3.3.1 Moxibustion with moxa cone
3.3.2 Moxibustion with moxa roll
3.3.3 Moxibustion with warmed needles
3.3.4 Cautions
3.4 Cupping methods
3.4.1 Manipulations
3.4.2 Indications
3.4.3 Cautions
3.5 Needling methods for the commonly used acupoints located on different part of the body
3.5.1 Acupoints on the head, face and neck
3.5.2 Acupoints on the chest and abdomen
3.5.3 Acupoints on the back and lumbosacral region
3.5.4 Acupoints on the limbs

4. General introduction to treatment
4.1 Examination of meridians and acupoints
4.1.2 Syndrome differentiation of meridians
4.2 Therapeutic principles
4.2.1 Regulating yin and yang
4.2.2 Reinforcing healthy qi and expelling pathogenic factors
4.2.3 Concentration of treatment on the essential aspect
4.2.4 Selection of treatment according to the individual conditions
4.3 Selection of acupoints and compatibility of acupoints
4.3.1 Methods for selecting acupoints
4.3.2 Methods for the compatibility of acupoints
4.3.3 Application of special acupoints
4.4 Main factors affecting the curative effects of acupuncture and moxibustion
4.4.1 Factors concerning therapeutic principles
4.4.2 Factors concerning the use of acupoints
4.4.3 Factors concerning the manipulation

5. Specific discussions of treatment
5.1 Infectious diseases
5.1.1 Influenza
5.1.2 Mumps
5.2 Diseases of respiratory system

5.2.1 Acute and chronic bronchitis

5.2.2 Bronchial asthma

5.3 Diseases of circulatory system

5.3.1 Arrhythmia

5.3.2 Coronary heart disease

5.3.3 Hypertension

5.4 Diseases of digestive system

5.4.1 Acute gastritis

5.4.2 Chronic gastritis

5.4.3 Gastric and duodenal ulcer

5.4.4 Gastroptosis

5.4.5 Acute and chronic enteritis

5.4.6 Biliary tract infection and cholelithiasis

5.4.7 Habitual constipation

5.5 Diseases of blood system

5.5.1 Leukocytopenia

5.5.2 Primary thrombocytopenic purpura

5.6 Diseases of urinary and reproductive systems

5.6.1 Infection of urinary tract

5.6.2 Urinary tract stones

5.6.3 Retention of urine

5.6.4 Prostatitis

5.6.5 Seminal emission

5.6.6 Impotence

5.7 Endocrine and metabolism diseases

5.7.1 Hyperthyroidism

5.7.2 Diabetes

5.7.3 Simple obesity

5.8 Neural and mental diseases

5.8.1 Prosopalgia

5.8.2 Peripheral facial paralysis

5.8.3 Sciatica

5.8.4 Intercostal neuralgia

5.8.5 Angioneurotic headache

5.8.6 Sequela of apoplexy

5.8.7 Insomnia

5.8.8 Globus hystericus

5.8.9 Schizophrenia

5.9 Diseases of locomotor system

5.9.1 Cervical spondylopathy

5.9.2 Dysfunction of temporomandibular joint

5.9.3 Stiff neck

5.9.4 Scapulohumeral periarthritis

5.9.5 External humeral epicondylitis

5.9.6 Thecal cyst

5.9.7 Gonitis

5.9.8 Rheumatoid arthritis

5.9.9 Lumbago

5.9.10 Acute lumbar sprain

5.9.11 Sprain of soft tissues of the limbs

5.10 Diseases of surgery and dermatology

5.10.1 Acute mastadenitis

5.10.2 Hyperplasia of mammary glands

5.10.3 Hemorrhoids

5.10.4 Urticaria

5.10.5 Herpes zoster

5.10.6 Flat wart

5.11 Diseases of eyes, ears, nose and throat

5.11.1 Acute conjunctivitis

5.11.2 Auditory vertigo

5.11.3 Nasosinusitis

5.11.4 Rhinallergosis

5.11.5 Acute and chronic laryngopharyngitis

5.12 Gynecological diseases

5.12.1 Dysmenorrhea

5.12.2 Irregular menstruation

5.12.3 Amenorrhea

5.12.4 Premenstrual tension syndrome

5.12.5 Perimenopausal syndrome

5.12.6 Sterility

5.12.7 Malposition of fetus

5.13 Pediatric diseases

5.13.1 Infantile convulsion

5.13.2 Infantile diarrhea

5.13.3 Infantile enuresis

5.14 Others

5.14.1 High fever

5.14.2 Coma

5.14.3 Obstinate hiccup

5.14.4 Stopping smoking

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