Acupuncture Books
Thieme Publishing Group Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture: Volume 1: Channels
Book SynopsisAnatomical Structures by each Acupuncture Point Have you ever wondered about the anatomic structures that are affected locally when you insert a needle in a specific acupuncture point? Have you ever worried, for example, how close you get to the radial artery when needling LU-9 tai yuan? This lavishly illustrated anatomic atlas of 414 pages by the Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali provides the reader with concrete answers and reassurance on a wide range of questions pertaining to anatomy in acupuncture practice. The first section offers a concise review of all major acupuncture points, presenting their clinical applications in table format. This is followed by a second section of more than 200 full-color illustrations. Cross-sections depict concrete anatomic structures in the vicinity of each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Lastly, additional information on auricular and scalp acupuncture points, Chinese therapeutic techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates round out the information provided in the two main sections of the book. Deepen your understanding of acupuncture and increase the efficacy of your practice by perfecting your understanding of the location, needling methods, attaining de qi, anatomic relations, and key clinical indications for each acupuncture point, all in one conveniently referenced location! For detailed clinical information and comparisons between Western and TCM indications of specific acupuncture points, this atlas can be paired with Volume 2, which provides in-depth descriptions of over 400 acupuncture points.Table of ContentsSection 1 General Part Chapter 1 General Tables Chapter 2 The Unit of Proportional Measurement: The "Cun" Chapter 3 The 12 Regular Channels Chapter 4 The Eight Extra Channels Chapter 5 The Extra Points Section 2 Analytical Section Chapter 6 Head and Neck Chapter 7 Trunk Chapter 8 Upper Limbs Chapter 9 Lower Limbs Section 3 Other Channels and Collateral Channels Chapter 10 The Six Great Channels Chapter 11 The 12 Channel Sinews Chapter 12 The Six Pairs of Divergent Channels Chapter 13 The 15 Collateral Channels Chapter 14 The 12 Cutaneous Channels Section 4 Appendix Chapter 15 Auricular Acupuncture Chapter 16 Reflex Therapies: Neurophysiologic Basics Bibliography/Further Reading Control Points of Acupuncture Channels Graphic Representation of Acupuncture Points Alphabetical Index of Acupuncture Points General Index
£107.55
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Shanghai Press The Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy: A Natural
Book SynopsisIn China, moxibustion —the practice of burning Chinese mugwort leaves over a patient's acupoints—is a natural therapy that has been handed down from generation to generation for several thousands of years. This volume details everything readers need to know to get started enjoying the benefits of moxibustion for both health and beauty. Useful as either a handbook for quick reference or as a guide to in-depth study, Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy covers: The basic theory of moxibustion Essential materials, tools, and methods Operative skills and important points The ten major health-care acupoints of traditional Chinese medicine and their respective moxibustion methods The moxibustion therapies of nearly 100 common diseases, demonstrated by real people and described with illustrated texts Daily maintenance suggestions and auxiliary therapies The therapeutic burning of moxa sticks or moxa fibers made of Chinese mugwort soothes and dredges the meridians, improves the circulation of vital energy and blood, and regulates the function of internal organs, thus aiding in the treatment of specific diseases and maintaining general health. Characterized by organic materials, simple techniques, and soothing feelings, moxibustion is a practice whose popularity in the west is growing by leaps and bounds.
£19.76
