English-Chinese Applied Anatomical Atlas of Acupoints

English-Chinese Applied Anatomical Atlas of Acupoints
Compiler-in-Chief: Yan Zhenguo
Published by Publishing House of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2004
Hardcover, 889mm x 1194mm, 183 pages
ISBN 7810107038 more info

About the Atlas:

        This color photographic Atlas depicts acupoints on the human body in various postures, acupoints along the fourteen meridians or regional acupoints on the head, neck, trunk and extremities, sectional figures of commonly used acupoints, stratified structural figures of acupoints and their clinical application, some CT scintigrams of acuppoints, microstructure of acupoints, various receptors of acupoints and histochemical changes of acupoints.

        This Atlas has accurately described the structural features and location of acupoints, needling techniques, indication, procedure of insertion and the important internal organs around. It has also labeled the depth, direction and angle of needling.

        This Atlas is helpful for acupuncturists, teachers and students in TCM colleges and those who study acupuncture and moxibustion by themselves in and outside of China.

Newly Compiled Practical English-Chinese Library of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Newly Compiled Practical English-Chinese Library of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Compiler-in-Chief: Ding Shuhua
Translators-in-Chief: Zhang Dengfeng / Yang Mingshan
Compiled and Translated by Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Published by Publishing House of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, SHANGHAI
Language: Chinese-English
Paperback, 787mm X 1092mm, 374 pages
ISBN 7810106678 more info

The compilation of this book is marked by conciseness, diagrams and systematic introduction to the basic knowledge, theory and techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion as well as specific therapeutic methods for the treatment of various diseases for the benefit of the international readers in learning acupuncture and moxibustion. Therefore in the arrangement of contents and compilation, the following aspects are emphasized:

1. Systematic introduction to the knowledge of meridians and acupoints.

2. Emphasis is made on the relation between basic theory and clinical techniques. Apart from introduction to the location of acupoints, the ways to locate acupoints are also discussed. The discussion does not include topography and techniques for acupuncture and moxibustion. Comprehensive explanations of the anatomy and needling methods for various acupoints are given in the third chapter.

3. Seventy diseases clinically proved and applicable to the clinical application abroad are introduced in terms of the conception, syndrome differentiation, usage and needling methods. In the compilation, introduction. Chapters 3, 4 and sections 8 - 10 in Chapter 5 are compiled by Zhao Jingsheng who is also responsible for drafting the compiling outline and polishing the whole book; Chapter 1, parts 1 - 6 in section 1 and section 2 in Chapter 2 and sections 1 - 7 in Chapter 5 are compiled by Liu Yueguang who is also responsible for drawing the diagrams; section 3 and parts 7 - 12 in section 1 in Chapter 2 as well as sections 11 - 14 in Chapter 5 are compiled by Hu Kui who is also responsible for drawing the diagrams.

Related Links

• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
• Acupuncture, Meridian Theory and Acupoints - the definitive book on the subject of acupuncture and will also be of use for those who practice acupressure and pressure points in martial arts.
• The Location of Acupoints - State Standard of China - The State Standard for the Location of Acupoints presents a thorough and accurate location of the points of the 14 meridians and a part of the extra points.
• Skill with Illustrations of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion - a monograph of acupuncture-moxibustion techniques.
• The Miracle of Acupuncture - Introduces etiology and pathology, differentiation of common diseases, treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion.
• Charts: Standard Meridian Points of Acupuncture (in English)
• English-Chinese Applied Anatomical Atlas of Acupoints
• 100 Diseases Treated by Single Point of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
• Handbook to Chinese Auricular Therapy (in English) - For Western learners of Traditional Chinese Medicine who wish to master the unique manipulation methods of Chinese auricular therapy and the current Chinese charts.
• English-Chinese Practical Anatomical Charts of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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