chief editors, Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai ; advisor Cheng Xinnong.
Philadelphia :
Singing Dragon,
2010.
1 online resource (352 pages) :
illustrations
International acupuncture textbooks
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Meridians and Acupoints; Introduction; Chapter 1: The meridians and collaterals; Chapter 2: General introduction to acupoints; Chapter 3: Specific discussion of acupoints; Chapter 4: Acupuncture andmoxibustion techniques; Glossary; A brief chronology of the Chinese dynasties; Bibliography; Index.
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An in-depth understanding of meridians and acupoints lies at the heart of effective practice in traditional Chinese medicine. An awareness of where they are situated and how they function is key to effective treatment, and this book outlines everything from the basic definitions of acupoints and meridians to how they can be used in treatment. The authors explain what the meridians are in relation to the organs, where they are located in the body, and how they are linked to the healthy flow of Qi and blood. A large section of the book describes specific acupoints - their names, how to locate th.