A textbook of acupuncture and moxibustion from a highly respected Chinese specialist of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Qiu is also well known in Europe following lecture tours on these therapies. The text discusses acupuncture and moxibustion from a dialective materialist perspective, in keeping with importance the contemporary Communist state places on TCM for all the people. The text has been expertly translated from the Chinese by Richard Bertshinger (author of the 'Golden Needle'). The original Chinese version of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion was recently accepted by the All China Medical Board as the official teaching manual for students in China. Its scope and authenticity are unique among presently available Western textbooks. Comprehensive coverage includes: ¥ the more usual philosophy and history of Chinese traditional medicine ¥ regular descriptions of the meridians and points ¥ extra meridians and extra points ¥ detailed sections on less well known therapies - scalp and ear needling, electro-acupuncture ¥ abstracts from ancient texts, including the Odes ¥ methods and styles of needling ¥ discussion of the character patterns of disease
FEATURES:
· Written by a well-known and respected author in both the East and the West
· Translated to a high quality by a student of both TCM and Chinese
· Deals with therapies that are becoming increasingly the domain of conventionally trained medical specialists as well as specialists in TCM
Contents:
INTRODUCTION PART I JINGLUO and ACUPOINTS: A General Introduction to the Jingluo. A General Introduction to the Acupoints. The Jingluo and Acupoints PART II TECHNIQUES of ACUPUNCTURE and MOXIBUSTION: Techniques of Filiform Needling. Moxibustion. Other Needling Methods. Scalp Acupuncture and Ear Acupuncture. Acupuncture Anaesthesia PART III ACUPUNCTURE and MOXIBUSTION TREATMENT: General Introduction to Treatment. Treatment of Common Diseases Appendices: Abstracts from Classical Literature on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Abstracts from Ancient Rhymes on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. The 'Ziwu Liuzhu' Acupuncture Therapy. The Eight Methods of the Mystic Turtle and the Eight Methods of Flying and Soaring Glossary of Chinese Terms and Phrases. Bibliography. Subject Index. Point Index
