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PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
I.THE ORIGIN OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
II. THE ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ANCIENT ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
III. MODERN DECLINE AND NEW LIFE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
IV. REJUVENATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION IN NEW CHINA
V. THE DISSEMINATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION TO THE WORLD
CHAPTER 2 YIN-YANG AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS
I. YIN-YANG
1. The Basic Knowledge of the Theory of Yin and Yang
2. Application of the Theory of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
II. THE FIVE ELEMENTS
1. Classification of Phenomena According to the Five Elements
2. The Law of Movement of the Five Elements
3. The Application of the theory of the Five Elements in Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
CHAPTER 3 THE ZANG-FU ORGANS
I. THE FIVE ZANG ORGANS
1. The Heart
2. The Liver
3. The Spleen
4. The Lung
5. The Kidney
II. THE SIX FU ORGANS
1. The Gallbladder
2. The Stomach
3. The Small Intestine
4. The Large Intestine
5. The Bladder
6. The Sanjiao
III. THE EXTRAORDINARY FU ORGANS
1. The Brain
2. The Uterus
IV. THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ZANG-FU ORGANS
1. The relationships Between the Zang Organs
2. The Relationship Between the Zang and the Fu Organs
3. The Relationship Among the Fu Organs
CHAPTER 4 QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID
I. QI
1. Classification and Production of Qi
2.Functions of Qi
II. BLOOD
1. Formation and circulation of Blood
2. Functions of Blood
III. BODY FLUID
1. Formation and distribution of Body Fluid
2. Functions of Body Fluid
(Jingye)
IV. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID
1. The Relationship Between qi and Blood
2. The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluid
3. The Relationship Between Blood and Body Fluid
CHAPTER 5 THE MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS
I. THE BASIC CONCEPT OF THE MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS
1. The Nomenclature of the Meridians and Collaterals and Their Composition
2. Functions of the Meridians and Collaterals
3. Distribution of the Fourteen Meridians
4. Cyclical Flow of Qi in the Twelve Regular Meridians
II. THE TWELVE REGULAR MERIDIANS
1. The Lung Meridian of
Hand-Taiyin
2. The large Intestine Meridian of
Hand-Yangming
3. The Stomach Meridian of
Foot-Yangming
4. The Spleen Meridian of
Foot-Taiyin
5. The Heart Meridian of
Hand-Shaoyin
6. The Small Intestine Meridian of
Hand-Taiyang
7. The Bladder Meridian of
Foot-Taiyang contents
8. The Kidney Meridian of
Foot-Shaoyin
9. The Pericardium Meridian of
Hand-Jueyin
10. The Sanjiao Meridian of
Hand-Shaoyang
11. The Gallbladder Meridian of
Foot-Shaoyang
12. The Liver Meridian of
Foot-Jueyin
III. THE EIGHT EXTRA MERIDIANS
1. Du Meridian
2. Ren Meridian
3. Chong Meridian
4. Dai Meridian
5. Yangqiao Meridian
6. Yinqiao Meridian
7. Yangwei Meridian
8. Yinwei Meridian
Ⅳ. THE TWELVE DIVERGENT MERIDIANS AND FIFTEEN COLLATERALS.
1. The First Confluence
2. The Second Confluence
3. The Third Confluence
4. The Fourth confluence
5. The Fifth Confluence
6. The Sixth Confluence
The Fifteen Collaterals
1. The Three Yin Collaterals of Hand
2. The Three Yang Collaterals Hand
3. The Three Yang Collaterals of Foot
4. The Three Yin Collaterals of Foot
5. The Collaterals of the Ren and Du Meridians and the Major Collateral
of
the Spleen
V. THE TWELVE MUSCLE REGIONS AND TWELVE CUTANEOUS REGIONS.
1.The Twelve Muscle Regions
2. The Twelve Cutaneous Regions
CHAPTER 6 AN INTRODUCTION TO ACUPOINTS
I. CLASSIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE OF ACUPOINTS
1. Classification of Acupoints
2. Nomenclature of Acupoints
II. METHODS OF LOCATING ACUPOINTS
1. Proportional Measurements
2. Anatomical Landmarks
3. Finger Measurement
III.SPECIFIC POINTS
1. Specific Points on the Limbs
2. Specific Points on the Head and Trunk
Appendix: Eight Influential Points
IV. AN OUTLINE OF THE THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF THE POINTS OF THE
FOURTEEN
MERIDIANS
1. The Remote Therapeutic Properties of the Points
2. The Local and Adjacent Therapeutic Properties of the Points
CHAPTER 7 ACUPOINTS OF THE TAIYIN AND YANGMING MERIDIAN
I. THE LUNG MERIDIAN OF
HAND-TAIYIN
1. Zhongfu (L 1) 2. Yunmen (L 2)
3. Tianfu (L
3)
4.Xiabai (L 4) 5. Chize (L 5)
6. Kongzui (L 6)
7. Lieque (L 7) 8. Jingqu (L 8)
9. Taiyuan (L 9)
10. Yuji (L 10) 11. Shaoshang (L 11)
II. THE LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN OF
HAND-YANGMING
1. Shangyang (LI 1) 2. Erjian (LI 2)
3. Sanjian (LI
3)
4. Hegu (LI 4) 5. Yangxi (LI 5)
6. Pianli (Li 6)
7. Wenliu (LI 7) 8. Xialian (LI 8)
9. Shanglian (LI
9)
10. Shousanli (LI 10) 11. Quchi (LI 11)
12. Zhouliao
(LI 12)
13. Shouwuli (LI 13) 14. Binao (LI 14)
15. Jianyu (LI
15)
16. Jugu (LI 16) 17. Tianding (LI 17)
18. Futu (LI
18)
19. Kouheliao (LI 19) 20. Yingxiang (LI 20)
III. THE STOMACH MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-YANGMING
1. Chengqi (S 1) 2. Sibai (S 2)
3. Juliao (S 3)
4. Dicang (S 4) 5. Daying (S 5)
6. Jiache (S6)
7. Xiaguan (S 7) 8. Touwei (S 8)
9. Renying (S 9)
10. Shuitu (S 10) 11. Qishe (S 11)
12. Qupen (S 12)
13. Qihu (S 13) 14. Kufang (S 14)
15. Wuyi (S 15)
16. Yingchuang (S 16) 17.Ruzhong (S 17)
18. Rugen (S
18)
19. Burong (S 19) 20. Chengman (S 20)
21. Liangmen (S
21)
22. Guanmen (S 22) 23. Taiyi (S 23)
24. Huaroumen (S 24)
25. Tianshu (S 25) 26. Wailing (S 26)
27. Daju (S 27)
28. Shuidao (S 28) 29. Guilai (S 29)
30. Qichong (S
30)
31. Biguan (S 31) 32. Futu (S 32)
33. Yinshi (S 33)
34. Liangqiu (S 34) 35. Dubi (S35)
36. Zusanli (S 36)
37. Shangjuxu (S 37) 38. Tiaokou (S 38)
39. Xiajuxu
(S 39)
40. Fenglong (S 40) 41. Jiexi (S 41)
42. Chongyang (S
42)
43. Xiangu (S 43) 44. Neiting (S 44)
45. Lidui (S 45)
IV. THE SPLEEN MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-TAIYIN
1. Yinbai (Sp 1) 2. Dadu (Sp 2)
3. Taibai (Sp 3)
4. Gongsun (Sp 4) 5. Shangqiu (Sp 5)
6. Sanyinjiao
(Sp 6)
7. Lougu (Sp 7) 8. Diji (Sp 8)
9. Yinlingquan (Sp 9)
10. Xuehai (Sp 10) 11. Jimen (Sp 11)
12. Chongmen (Sp
12)
13. Fushe (Sp 13) 14. Fujie (Sp 14)
15.Daheng (Sp 15)
16. Fuai (Sp 16) 17. Shidou (Sp 17)
18. Tianxi (Sp
18)
19. Xiongxiang (Sp 19) 20. Zhourong (Sp 20)
21. Dabao (Sp
21)
CHAPTER 8 ACUPOINTS OF THE SHAOYIN AND TAIYANG MERIDIANS
I. THE HEART MERIDIAN OF
HAND-SHAOYIN
1. Jiquan (H 1) 2. Qingling (H 2)
3. Shaohai (H 3)
4. Lingdao (H 4) 5. Tongli (H 5)
6. Yinxi (H 6)
7. Shenmen (H 7) 8. Shaofu (H 8)
9. Shaochong (H 9)
II. THE SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN OF
HAND-TAIYANG
1. Shaoze (SI 1) 2. Qiangu (SI 2)
3. Houxi (SI 3)
4. Wangu (SI 4) 5. Yanggu (SI 5)
6. Yanglao (SI 6)
7. Zhizheng (SI 7) 8. Xiaohai
(SI 8) 9. Jianzhen (SI
9)
10. Naoshu (SI 10 11. Tianzong
(SI 11) 12. Bingfeng (SI
12)
13. Quyuan (SI 13) 14.Jianwaishu (SI 14) 15.Jianzhongshu
(SI 5)
16. Tianchuang (SI 6) 17. Tianrong (SI 17)
18. Quanliao (SI 18)
19. Tinggong (SI 19)
III. THE BLADDER MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-TAIYANG
1. Jingming (B 1) 2. Zanzhu (B 2)
3. Meichong (B 3)
4. Qucha (B 4) 5. Wuchu (B 5) 6. Chengguang (B 6)
7. Tongtian (B 7) 8. Luoque (B 8)
9. Yuzhen (B 9)
10. Tianzhu (B 10) 11. Dazhu (B 11)
12. Fengmen (B 12)
13. Feishu (B 13) 14. Jueyinshu (B 14)
15. Xinshu (B 15)
16. Dushu (B 16) 17. Geshu (B 17)
18. Ganshu (B 18)
19. Danshu (B 19) 20. Pishu (B 20)
21. Weishu (B 21)
22. Sanjiaoshu (B 22) 23. Shenshu (B 23)
24. Qihaishu (B 24)
25.Dachangshu(B 25) 26.Guanyuanshu (B 26) 27.Xiaochangshu (B 27)
28.Pangguangshu(B 25) 29. Zhonglushu(B 29)
30.Baihuanshu(B 30)
31.Shangliao(B 31) 32.Ciliao(B 32)
33.Zhongliao(B 33)
34.Xialiao(B 34) 35.Huiyang(B 35)
36.Chengfu(B 36)
37.Yinmen(B 37) 38.Fuxi(B 38) 39.Weiyang(B 39)
40.Weizhong(B 40 41.Fufen(B 41)
42.Pohu(B 42)
43.Gaohuang(B 43) 44.Shentang(B 44)
45.Yixi(B 45)
46.Geguan(B 46) 47.Hunmen(B 47)
48.Yanggang(B 48)
49.Yishe(B 49) 50.Weicang(B 50)
51.Huangmen(B 51)
52.Zhishi(B 52) 53.Baohuang(B 53)
54.Zhibian(B 54)
55.Heyang(B 55) 56.Chengjin(B 56)
57.Chengshan(B 57)
58.Feiyang(B 58) 59.Fuyang(B 59)
60.Kunlun(B 60)
61.Pucan(B 61) 62.Shenmai(B 62)
63.Jinmen(B 63)
64.Jinggu(B 64) 65.Shugu(B 65)
66.Zutonggu(B 66)
67.Zhiyin(B 67)
IV.THE KIDNEY MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-SHAOYIN
1.Yongquan(K 1) 2.Rangu(K 2)
3.Taixi(K 3)
4.Dazhong(K 4) 5.Shuiquan(K 5)
6.Zhaohai(K 60
7.Fuliu(K 7) 8.Jiaoxin(K 8)
9.Zhubin(K 9)
10.Yingu(K 10) 11.Henggu(K 11)
12.Dahe(K 12)
13.Qixue(K 13) 14.Siman(K 14)
15.Zhongzhu(K 15)
16.Huangshu(K 16) 17.Shangqu(K 17)
18.Shiguan(K 18)
19.Yindu(K 19) 20.Futonggu(K 20)
21.Youmen(K 21)
22.Bulang(K 22) 23.Shenfeng(K 23)
24.Lingxu(K 24)
25.Shencang(K 25) 26.Yuzhong(K 26)
27.Lingxu(K 27)
CHAPTER 9 ACUPOINTS OF JUEYIN AND SHAOYANG MERIDIANS
I. THE PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN OF HAND JUEYIN
1.Tianchi(P 1) 2.Tianuan(P 2)
3.Quze(P 3)
4.Ximen(P 4) 5.Jianshi(P 5)
6.Neiguan(P 6)
7.Daling(P 7) 8.Laogong(P 8)
9.Zhongchong(P 9)
II.SANJIAO MERIDIAN OF
HAND-SHAOYANG
1.Guanchong(SJ 1) 2.Yemen(SJ 2)
3.Zhongzhu(SJ 3)
4.Yangchi(SJ 4) 5.Waiguan(SJ 5)
6.Zhigou(SJ 6)
7.Huizong(SJ 7) 8.Sanyangluo(SJ 8)
9.Sidu(SJ 9)
10.Tianjing(SJ 10) 11.Qinglengyuan(SJ 11)
12.Xiaoluo(SJ 12)
13.Naohui(SJ 13) 14.Jianliao(SJ 14)
15.Tianliao(SJ 15)
16.Tianyou(SJ 16) 17.Yifeng(SJ 17)
18.Qimai(SJ 18)
19.LUxi(SJ 19) 20.Jiaosun(SJ 20)
21.Ermen(SJ 21)
22.Erheliao(SJ 22) 23.Sizhukong(SJ 23)
III. THE GALLBLADDER MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-SHAOYANG
1.Tongziliao(G 1) 2.Tinghui(G 2)
3.Shangguan(G 3)
4.Hanyan(G 4) 5.Xuanlu(G 5)
6.Xuanli(G 6)
7.Qubin(G 7) 8.Shuaigu(G 8)
9.Tianchong(G 9)
10.Fubai(G 10) 11.Touqiaoyin(G 11)
12.Wangu(G 12)
13.Benshen(G 13) 14.Yangbai(G 14)
15.Toulinqi(G 15)
16.Muchuang(G 16) 17.Zhengying(G 17)
18.Chengling(G 18)
19.Naokong(G 19) 20.Fengchi(G 20)
21.Jianjing(G 21)
22.Yuanye(G 22) 23.Zhejin(G 23)
24.Riyue(G 24)
25.Jingmen(G 25) 26.Daimai(G 26)
27.Wushu(G 27)
28.Weidao(G 28) 29.Juliao(G 29)
30.Huantiao(G 30)
31.Fengshi(G 31) 32.Zhongdu(G 32)
33.xiyangguan(G 33)
34.Yanglingquan(G 34) 35.Yangjiao(G 35)
36.Waiqiu(G
36)
37.Guangming(G 37) 38.Yangjiao(G 38)
39.Xuanzhong(G
39)
40.Qiuxu(G 40) 41.Zulinqi(G 41)
42.Diwuhui(G 42)
43.Xiaxi(G 43) 44.Zuqiaoyin(G 44)
IV.THE LIVER MERIDIAN OF
FOOT-JUEYIN
1.Dadun(Liv 1) 2.Xingjian(Liv 2)
3.Taichong(Liv 3)
4.Zhongfeng(Liv 4) 5.Ligou(Liv 5)
6.Zhongdu(Liv 6)
7.Xiguan(Liv 7) 8.Ququan(Liv 8)
9.Yinbao(Liv 9)
10.Zuwuli(Liv 10) 11.Yinlian(Liv 11)
12.Jimai(Liv 12)
13.Zhangmen(Liv 13) 14.Qimen(Liv 14)
CHAPTER 10 ACUPOINTS OF THE DU AND THE REN MERIDIANS AND THE EXTRAORDINARY
POINTS
I.THE DU MERIDIAN
1.Changqiang(Du 1) 2.Yaoshu(Du 2)
3.Yaoyangguan(Du 3)
4.Mingmen(Du 4) 5.Xuanshu(Du 5)
6.Jizhong(Du 6)
7.Zhongshu(Du 7) 8.Jinsuo(Du 8)
9.Zhiyang(Du 9)
10.Lingtai(Du 10) 11.Shendao(Du 11)
12.Shenzhu(Du 12)
13.Taodao(Du 13) 14.Dazhui(Du 14)
15.Yamen(Du 15)
16.Fengfu(Du 16) 17.Naohu(Du 17)
18.Qianding(Du 18)
19.Houding(Du 19) 20.Baihui(Du 20)
21.Qiangjian(Du 21)
22.Xinhui(Du 22) 23.Shangxing(Du 23)
24.Shenting(Du 24)
25.Suliao(Du 25) 26.Shuigou(Du 26)
27.Duiduan(Du 27)
II.THE REN MERIDIAN
1.Huiyi(Ren 1) 2.Qugu(Ren 2) 3.Zhongji(Ren 3)
4.Guanyuan(Ren 4) 5.Shimen(Ren 5)
6.Jizhong(Du 6)
7.Zhongshu(Du 7) 8.Jinsuo(Du 8)
9.Zhiyang(Du 9)
10.Lingtai(Du 10) 11.Shnedao(Du 11)
12.Shenzhu(Du 12)
13.Taodao(Du 13) 14.Dazhui(Du 14)
15.Yamen(Du 15)
16.Fenfu(Du 16) 17.Naohu(Du 17)
18.Qiangjian(Du 18)
19.Houding(Du 19) 20.Baihui(Du 20)
21.Qianding(Du 21)
22.Xinhui(Du 22) 23.Shangxing(Du 23)
24.Shengting(Du 24)
25.Suliao(Du 25) 26.Shuigou(Du 26)
27.Duiduan(Du 27)
28.Yinjiao(Du 28)
III.THE EXTRAORDINARY POINTS
1.Taiyang(Extra 1) 2.Yintang(Extra 2)
3.Shanglianquna(Extra 3)
4.Erjian(Extra 4) 5.Yuyao(Extra 5)
6.Sishencong(Extra 6)
7.Qiuhou(Extra 7) 8.Jiachengjiang(Extra 8)
9.Jinjing, Yuye (Extra 9)
10.Bitong(Extra 10) 11.Qianzheng(Extra 11)
12.Yiming(Extra 12)
13.Anmian(Extra 13) 14.Dingchuan(Extra 14)
15.Huatuojiaji(Extra
15)
16.Bailao(Extra16) 17.Weiguanxiashu(Extra17)
18.Shiqizhui(Extra18)
19.Yaoqi(Extra 19) 20.Pigen(Extra 20)
21.Yaoyan(Extra 21)
22.Zigongxue(Extra 22) 23.Jianqina(Extra 23)
24.shixuan(Extra 24)
25.Sifeng(Extra 25) 26.Zhongkui(Extra 26)
27.Baxie(Extra 27)
28.Luozhen(Extra 28) 29.Yaotongxue(Extra 29)
30.Zhongquna(Extra
33)
31.Erbai(Extra 31) 32.Bizhong(Extra 32)
33.Zhoujian(Extra 33)
34.Huanzhong(Extra 34) 35.Baichongwu(Extra 35)
36.Xiyan(Extra 36)
37.Lanweixue(Extra 37) 28.Heding(Extra 38)
29.Dannangxue(Extra 39)
40.Bafeng(Extra 40)
CHAPTER 11 AETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
I.AETIOLOGY
1.The Six Exogenous Factors
2.The Seven Emotional Factors
3.Improper Diet, Overstrain, Stress and Lack of Physical Exercises
4.Traumatic Injury and Insect or Animal Bites
5.Phlegm fluid and Stagnant Blood
II.PATHOGENESIS
1.disharmony of Yin and Yang
2.Conflict Between Antipathogenic Qi and Pathogenic Qi
3.Abnormal Descending or Ascending of Qi
CHAPTER 12 DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
I .INSPECTION
1.Observation of the Vitality
2.Observation of the Colour
3.Observation of the Appearance
4.Observation of the Five Sense Organs
5.Observation of the Tongue
II.AUSCULTATION AND OLFACTION
1.Listening
2.Smelling
III.INQUIRING
1.Chills and Fever
2.Perspiration
3.Appetite, Thirst and Taste
4.Defecation and Urination
5.Pain
6.Sleep
7.Menses and Leukorrhea
IV.PALPATION
1.Feeling the Pulse
2.Palpation of Different Parts of the Body
CHAPTER 13 DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES
I.DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO EIGHT PRINCIPLES
1.Exterior and Interior
2.Cold and Heat
3.Deficiency and Excess
4.Yin and Yang
II.DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY OF QI AND BLOOD
1.Syndromes of Qi
2.Syndromes of Blood
Appendix: Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Theory of
Wei, Qi,
Ying and Xue
III.DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY OF ZANG-FU ORGANS
1.Syndromes of the Heart and Small Intestine
2.Syndromes of the Lung and Large Intestine
3.Syndromes of the Spleen and Stomach
4.Syndromes of the Liver and Gallbladder
5.Syndromes of the Kidney and Bladder
6.Complicated syndromes of
Zang-Fu Organs
Appendix: Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Theory of Sanjiao
IV.DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY OF MERIDIANS
AND
COLLATERALS
1.Pathological Manifestations of the Twelve Meridians
2.Pathological Manifestations of the Eight Extra Meridians
Appendix: Differentiation of syndromes According to the Theory of the Six
Meridians
CHAPTER 14 ACUPUNCTURE TECHNIQUES
I.FILIFORM NEEDLE
1.The Structure and Specification
2.Needling Practice
3.Preparations Prior of Treatment
II.NEEDLING METHODS
1.Insertion
2.Angle and Depth of Insertion
3.Manipulations and Arrival of Qi (Needling Reaction)
4.Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle
5.Reinforcing and Reducing Methods
III.PRECAUTIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND MANAGEMENTS OF POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS
IN
ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
1.Precautions and Contraindications in Acupuncture Treatment
2.Management of Possible Accidents
Appendix: Yang Jizhou's Twelve Manipulations
IV.THE THREE-EDGED NEEDLE
1.Needle
2.Indications
3.Manipulations
4.Precautions
V.THE CUTANEOUS NEEDLE
1.Needle
2.Indications
3.Manipulation
4.Precautions
VI.THE INTRADERMAL NEEDLE THERAPY
1.Needle
2.Indications
3.Manipulation
4.Precautions
VII.THE NINE NEEDLES IN THE ANCIENT TIMES AND THE NEEDLING METHODS LISTED
IN
INTERNAL CLASSIC
1.The Nine Needles in the Ancient Times
2.The Needling Methods Listed in Internal Classic
CHAPTER 15 MOXIBUSTION AND CUPPING
I.THE MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONS OF MOXIBUSTTION
1.The Properties of Artemisia Vulagaris Moxa
2.Functions of Moxibustion
3.Materials for Moxibustion
II.CLASSIFICATION OF MOXIBUSTION
1.Moxibustion with Moxa Cones
2.Moxibustion with Moxa Sticks
Appendix: The Great Monad Herbal Moxa Stick and thunder-Fire Herbal Moxa
Stick
III.APPLICATION OF MOXIBUSTION
1.The Process and Volumm for Moxibustion
2.Contraindications
3.Management after Moxibustion
IV.CUPPING METHOD
1.Types of Jars
2.Indications
3.Manipulations
4.Precautions
CHAPTER 16 A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
I.GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
1.Regulation of Yin and Yang
2.Strengthening the Body Resistance and Eliminating the Pathogenic Factors
3.Distinguishing the Primary from the Secondary
4.Treatment of Diseases according to Climatic and Seasonal Conditions,
Geographical Locations and the Individual Condition
II.THERAPEUTIC METHOD
1.Reinforcing
2.Reducing
3.Warming
4.Clearing
5.Ascending
6.Descending
III.THE BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR PRESCRIPTION AND SELECTION OF POINTS
1.Acupuncture Prescription
2.Principles for Point Selection
IV.APPLICATION OF SPECIFIC POINTS
1.Specific Points on the Four Extremities
2.Specific Points on the Head and Trunk
CHAPTER 17 INTERNAL DISEASES
I.EMERGENCY DISEASES AND SYNDROMES CAUSED BY EXOGENOUS PATHOGENIC FACTORS
1.Wind Stroke
2.Syncope
3.Sunstroke
4.Common Cold
5.Malaria
II.ZANG-FU SYNDROMES
1.Cough
2.Asthma
3.Epigastric Pain
4.Vomiting
5.Hiccup
6.Abdominal Pain
7.Diarrhoea
8.Dysentery
9.Abdominal Distension
10.Jaundice
11.Constipation
12.Prolapse of Rectum
13.Edema
14.Nocturnal Enuresis
15.Urination Disturbance
16.Retention of Urine
17.Impotence(Appendix: Seminal Emission)
18.Insomnia(Appendix: Poor Memory)
19.Palpitation
20.Manic-Depressive Disorders
21.Epilepsy
22.Dizziness
23.Melancholia
III.DISEASES OF HEAD, TRUNK AND LUMBAR REGIONS
1.Headache
2.Facial Pain
3.Deviation of Eye and Mouth
4.Pain in Hypochondriac Region
5.Low Back Pain
6.Bi Syndromes
7.Wei Syndromes
CHAPTER 18 GYNECOLOGICAL AND OTHER DISEASES
I.gynecological diseases
1.Irregular Menstruation
2.Dysmenorrhea
3.Amenorrhea
4.Uterine Bleeding
5.Morbid Leukorrhea
6.Mornign Sickness
7.Prolonged Labour (Appendix: Malposition of Fetus)
8.Insufficient Lactation (Appendix: Lactifuge
Delactation)
9.Prolapse of Uterus
II.PEDIATRIC DISEASES
1.Infantile Convulsion
2.Infantile Diarrhoea
3.Infantile Malnutrition
4.Infantile Paralysis
5.Mumps
III.EXTERNAL DISEASES
1.Urticaria
2.Erysipelas (Appendix: Herpes
Zoster)
3.Boil and "Red-Thread Boil"
4.Breast Abscess
5.Intestinal Abscess
6.Goiter
7.Sprain and Contusion (Appendix:
Torticollis)
IV.DISEASES OF EYES, EARS, NOSE AND THROAT
1.Deafness and Tinnitus
2.Congestion, Swelling and Pain of the Eye
3.Thick and Sticky Nasal Discharge
4.Epistaxis
5.Toothache
6.Sore Throat
7.Optic Atrophy
SUPPLEMENTARY SECTION
EAR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY
ACUPUNCTURE ANESTHESIA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CROSS INDEX OF ACUPOINTS (PINYIN)
INDEX
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