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A textbook of acupuncture and moxibustion from a highly respected Chinese specialist of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Qiu is also well known in Europe following lecture tours on these therapies. The text discusses acupuncture and moxibustion from a dialective materialist perspective, in keeping with importance the contemporary Communist state places on TCM for all the people. The text has been expertly translated from the Chinese by Richard Bertshinger (author of the 'Golden Needle'). The original Chinese version of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion was recently accepted by the All China Medical Board as the official teaching manual for students in China. Its scope and authenticity are unique among presently available Western textbooks. Comprehensive coverage includes: ? the more usual philosophy and history of Chinese traditional medicine ? regular descriptions of the meridians and points ? extra meridians and extra points ? detailed sections on less well known therapies - scalp and ear needling, electro-acupuncture ? abstracts from ancient texts, including the Odes ? methods and styles of needling ? discussion of the character patterns of disease Features: * Written by a well-known and respected author in both the East and the West * Translated to a high quality by a student of both TCM and Chinese * Deals with therapies that are becoming increasingly the domain of conventionally trained medical specialists as well as specialists in TCMProduct Identifiers
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN-139780443042232
eBay Product ID (ePID)88989192
Product Key Features
Number of Pages444 Pages
Publication NameChinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine
Publication Year1993
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPhysical Therapy
AuthorMao-Liang Qiu
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Weight984 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMao-Liang Qiu