Introduction
Part 1 Channels and Collaterals
Chapter 1 General Introduction to Channels and Collaterals
Section 1 Overview of the Channel System
Section 2 The Origins and Junctions, Branch and Root, Qi Pathway, and Four Seas in theChannel Theory
Section 3 Effects and Clinical Application of Channel Theory
Chapter 2 General Introduction to Acupoints
Section 1 Classification and Nomenclature of Acupoints
Section 2 Rules for the Effects and Indications of Points
Section 3 Specific Points
Section 4 Methods of Locating Points
Chapter 3 Respective Introduction to Meridians and Acupoints
Section 1 Twelve Regular Meridians and Their Acupoints
Section 2 Extraordinary Vessels and Their Acupoints
Section 3 Commonly-used Extraordinary Points
Part 2 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques
Chapter 4 Manipulating Techniques with Filiform Needle
Section 1 The Structure, Specification and Examination of Filiform Needle
Section 2 Needling Practice
Section 3 Selection of Filiform Needles and Sterilization
Section 4 Posture of the Patient
Section 5 Manipulations of Needling Techniques
Section 6 Arrival of Qi
Section 7 Reinforcing and Reducing Methods
Section 8 Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle
Section 9 Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Puncturing
Section 10 Precautions in Acupuncture Treatment
Chapter 5 Moxibustion
Section 1 Functions of Moxibustion
Section 2 Classification and Application of Moxibustion
Section 3 Precautions, Contraindications and Management of Moxibustion
Chapter 6 Cupping Therapy
Section 1 Types of Cups
Section 2 Classification of Cup-sucking
Section 3 Cupping Techniques
Section 4 Removal of the Cup and Precautions
Section 5 Effects and Indications for Cupping
Chapter 7 Special Needling Method
Section 1 Three-edged Needling
Section 2 Dermal Needling
Section 3 Subcutaneous Needle Retention
Chapter 8 Particular Part Needling Methods
Section 1 Scalp Acupuncture
Section 2 Auricular Acupuncture
Chapter 9 Special Stimulating Method on Acupoints
Section 1 Electro-acupuncture Therapy
Section 2 Point Injection Therapy
Part 3 Clinical Application ofAcupuncture and MoxibustionChapter 10 General Description of Treatment
Section 1 Functions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Section 2 Treatment Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Section 3 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Prescription
Section 4 The Clinical Application of Specific Points
Chapter 11 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment
Section 1 Internal Diseases
Section 2 Gynecological and Pediatric Diseases
Section 3 Diseases of Dermatology, Surgery and Traumatology
Section 4 Diseases and Syndromes of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Tooth
Section 5 Emergent Conditions
Section 6 Other Disorders
Index