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 theChannel 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 ofAcupuncture and MoxibustionChapter 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
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Section 1 Internal Diseases/245
Index/375
