Introduction /1

Part 1 Channels and Collaterals

Chapter 1 General Introduction to Channels and Collaterals /9

Section 1 Overview of the Channel System /10

Section 2�� The Origins and Junctions, Branch and Root, Qi Pathway, and Four Seas in theChannel Theory /16

Section 3�� Effects and Clinical Application of Channel Theory /18

Chapter 2 General Introduction to Acupoints /22

Section 1 Classification and Nomenclature of Acupoints /22

Section 2 Rules for the Effects and Indications of Points /25

Section 3 Specific Points /34

Section 4 Methods of Locating Points /36

Chapter 3 Respective Introduction to Meridians and Acupoints /41

Section 1 Twelve Regular Meridians and Their Acupoints /41

Section 2 Extraordinary Vessels and Their Acupoints /126

Section 3 Commonly-used Extraordinary Points /142

Part 2 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques

Chapter 4 Manipulating Techniques with Filiform Needle /163

Section 1�� The Structure, Specification and Examination of Filiform Needle /163

Section 2 Needling Practice /165

Section 3 Selection of Filiform Needles and Sterilization /166

Section 4 Posture of the Patient /167

Section 5 Manipulations of Needling Techniques /168

Section 6 Arrival of Qi /170

Section 7 Reinforcing and Reducing Methods /171

Section 8 Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle /173

Section 9�� Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Puncturing /174

Section 10 Precautions in Acupuncture Treatment /177

Chapter 5 Moxibustion /179

Section 1 Functions of Moxibustion /179

Section 2 Classification and Application of Moxibustion /180

Section 3�� Precautions, Contraindications and Management of Moxibustion /186

Chapter 6 Cupping Therapy /188

Section 1 Types of Cups /188

Section 2 Classification of Cup-sucking /190

Section 3 Cupping Techniques /191

Section 4 Removal of the Cup and Precautions /192

Section 5 Effects and Indications for Cupping /193

Chapter 7 Special Needling Method /195

Section 1 Three-edged Needling /195

Section 2 Dermal Needling /197

Section 3 Subcutaneous Needle Retention /198

Chapter 8 Particular Part Needling Methods /201

Section 1 Scalp Acupuncture /201

Section 2 Auricular Acupuncture /206

Chapter 9 Special Stimulating Method on Acupoints /222

Section 1 Electro-acupuncture Therapy /222

Section 2 Point Injection Therapy /224

Part 3 Clinical Application ofAcupuncture and MoxibustionChapter 10 General Description of Treatment /229

Section 1 Functions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion /229

Section 2�� Treatment Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion /230

Section 3 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Prescription /235

Section 4 The Clinical Application of Specific Points /237

Chapter 11 Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment /245

Section 1 Internal Diseases /245

Index /375