Introduction /1
Part 1 Channels and Collaterals
Chapter 1 General Introduction to Channels and Collaterals /9
Section 1 Overview of the Channel System /10
Section 2 The Origins and Junctions, Branch and Root, Qi Pathway, and Four Seas in the Channel Theory /16
Section 3 Effects and Clinical Application of Channel Theory /18
Chapter 2 General Introduction to Acupoints /22
Section 1 Classification and Nomenclature of Acupoints /22
Section 2 Rules for the Effects and Indications of Points /25
Section 3 Specific Points /34
Section 4 Methods of Locating Points /36
Chapter 3 Respective Introduction to Meridians and Acupoints /41
Section 1 Twelve Regular Meridians and Their Acupoints /41
Section 2 Extraordinary Vessels and Their Acupoints /126
Section 3 Commonly-used Extraordinary Points /142
Part 2 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques
Chapter 4 Manipulating Techniques with Filiform Needle /163
Section 1 The Structure, Specification and Examination of Filiform Needle /163
Section 2 Needling Practice /165
Section 3 Selection of Filiform Needles and Sterilization /166
Section 4 Posture of the Patient /167
Section 5 Manipulations of Needling Techniques /168
Section 6 Arrival of Qi /170
Section 7 Reinforcing and Reducing Methods /171
Section 8 Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle /173
Section 9 Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Puncturing /174
Section 10 Precautions in Acupuncture Treatment /177
Chapter 5 Moxibustion /179
Section 1 Functions of Moxibustion /179
Section 2 Classification and Application of Moxibustion /180
Section 3 Precautions, Contraindications and Management of Moxibustion /186
Chapter 6 Cupping Therapy /188
Section 1 Types of Cups /188
Section 2 Classification of Cup-sucking /190
Section 3 Cupping Techniques /191
Section 4 Removal of the Cup and Precautions /192
Section 5 Effects and Indications for Cupping /193
Chapter 7 Special Needling Method /195
Section 1 Three-edged Needling /195
Section 2 Dermal Needling /197
Section 3 Subcutaneous Needle Retention /198
Chapter 8 Particular Part Needling Methods /201
Section 1 Scalp Acupuncture /201
Section 2 Auricular Acupuncture /206
Chapter 9 Special Stimulating Method on Acupoints /222
Section 1 Electro-acupuncture Therapy /222
Section 2 Point Injection Therapy /224
Part 3 Clinical Application of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Chapter 10 General Description of Treatment /229
Section 1 Functions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion /229
Section 2 Treatment Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion /230
Section 3 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Prescription /235
Section 4 The Clinical Application of Specific Points /237
Chapter 11 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment /245
Section 1 Internal Diseases /245
Index /375
