Basics of Acupuncture - Softcover

Stux, Brian Berman, Bruce Pomeranz, Gabriel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540442731 ISBN 13: 9783540442738

Publisher: Springer, 2008

Synopsis

Basics of Acupuncture shows that it is possible to combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese concepts. A short introduction on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine is followed by a detailed account of diagnosis. The main part focuses on the description of the Chinese systems of channels, functional organs and the most important acupuncture points. The remainder of the book is devoted to treatment, based on western modes of diagnosis. The methods and applications of needling and moxibustion are described, and the most important points are given for frequently encountered diseases.

About this title

Product Description:

Shows that it is possible to combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese concepts. This title focuses on the description of the Chinese systems of channels, functional organs and the most important acupuncture points. It describes the methods and applications of needling and moxibustion.

Review:

from a review of previous editions:

"... this book is characterized by a high degree of practical relevance... In addition to describing the 120 most important acupuncture points and depicting them in clear illustrations, this volume also provides a survey of the therapeutic principles and the selection of acupuncture points for the most important diseases..."

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 3540442731
• ISBN 13: 9783540442738
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368