The reader will find the sections on acupuncture and moxibustion techniques, manipulation of the filiform needle and other instruments, as well as micro-acupuncture therapy to be detailed and well documented. Complementing these sections is an extensive appendix with detailed information on point location and manipulation for specific indications. The section provides a quick and useful guide for the practitioners.
Contents
Chapter One - Introduction to Acupuncture Therapy
Commonly Use Needle Instruments
Preparation Before Acupuncture
Angle, Direction and Depth of Needle Insertion
Common Procedure of Acupuncture Therapy
Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Acupuncture Therapy
Precautions in Acupuncture Therapy
Practicing Methods of Needling Skills
Contraindications in Acupuncture Therapy
Chapter Two - Manipulations of Filiform Needle in Acupuncture Therapy
Methods of Controlling the Vitality
Methods of Holding the Needle
Methods of Inserting the Needle
Methods of Manipulating the Needle
Manipulations of Attaining, Awaiting and Inducing Needling Sensation
Manipulating of Directing the Transmission of Needling Sensation
Reinforcing and Reducing Manipulations
Manipulations of Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle
Acupoint-Penetrating Manipulation
Chapter Three - Other Needle Instruments and Their Manipulations in Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture with the Three-Edged Needle
Acupuncture with the Cutaneous Needle
Acupuncture with the Intradermal Needle
Acupuncture with the Electric Needle Apparatuses
Acupuncture with the Cauterized Needle
Pricking, Cutting, Point-Threading, Point-Catgut-Embedding and Point-Ligation Therapies
Hydro-Acupuncture (Point-Injection) Therapy
Chapter Four - General Introduction to Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion Classification and Its Commonly Used Materials
Functions of Moxibustion
Precautions for Moxibustion
Chapter Five - Special Introduction to Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion with Moxa Cone
Moxibustion with Moxa Stick
Moxibustion with Moxa on Needle
Moxibustion with Instruments
Other Types of Moxibustions
Chapter Six - Micro-Acupuncture Therapy (Local Acupuncture Therapy)
Auricular Acupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Facial and Nosal Acupuncture
Occular Acupuncture
Wrist and Ankle Acupuncture
Hand and Foot Acupuncture
Acupuncture on the Radial Aspect of the Second Matecarpel Bone
