Acupuncture Techniques : A Practical Manual / edited by Tianjun Wang, Weixiang Wang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wang, Tianjun.

Contributor:

Wang, Weixiang.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alternative medicine.

Pain medicine.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Pain Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Pain Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

The book, Acupuncture Techniques—A Practical Manual, is an invaluable resource for both acupuncture practitioners and students, offering a thorough exploration of acupuncture techniques. Starting with a thorough introduction of acupuncture techniques, the book looks at their historical background and progression. It starts with classic needling techniques originating from ancient texts such as Huangdi Neijing and Nan Jing, serving as a gateway to understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture channels, points, and their application in treating clinical disorders. Needling techniques are essential for effective treatment and the book covers fundamental knowledge about needles, including their practice and selection, appropriate patient positioning, and basic needling principles such as insertion angle, depth, and manipulation; filiform needles, commonly known as Hao Zhen, are the primary tools of acupuncture therapy. The book addresses important aspects such as achieving the arrival of Qi (De Qi), tonifying and reducing techniques, needle retention during treatment, and prevention and management of accidents. Traditional needling techniques, such as reinforcement and reduction techniques, Simple “Burn-Penetrate” needling, and Dao-qi needling, are discussed. The book also explores auricular, scalp, wrist-ankle and cheek acupuncture, all commonly used acupuncture microsystems, and special needling techniques such as Fire, Yuan Li, Plum blossom and Three-edged Needling. In addition to acupuncture, the book covers moxibustion and cupping, and provides an overview of these complementary modalities. "Acupuncture Techniques—A Practical Manual" stands out as a unique and extensive resource that bridges the gap between education and practical training, offering a genuine insight into the world of acupuncture.

Contents:

Part 1: Introduction

Introduction to acupuncture techniques

Part 2: Techniques of filiform needling

Prior to needling

Basic needling

Prevention and management of possible accidents in acupuncture practice

Classical needling: Huang Di Nei Jing and Nanjing

Jinzhenfu needling methods and needling technique on reinforcement and reduction

The simple burn-penetrate method in acupuncture

Dao-qi needling technique

Part 3: Moxibustion and cupping.-Moxibustion

Cupping therapy

Part 4: Micro acupuncture systems

Scalp acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture

Cheek acupuncture

Wrist-ankle acupuncture

Part 5: Acupuncture techniques with special needles

Yuan Li needling

Fire needling

Three-edged needle, plum-blossom needle and Gua Sha

Part 6: Electric acupuncture and laser acupuncture

Electroacupuncture

Laser acupuncture

Part 7: Summary

Summary and combination.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9783031592720

OCLC:

1450096456