中国针灸学

     CONTENTS
   PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
   PREFACE
   CHAPTER 1 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXI-
   BUSTION
    I. THE ORIGIN OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
    II. THE ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ANCIENT ACUPUNCTURE
    AND MOXIBUSTION
    III. MODERN DECLINE AND NEW LIFE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXI-
    BUSTION
    IV. REJUVENATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION IN NEW
    CHINA
    V. THE DISSEMINATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION TO
    THE WORLD
   CHAPTER 2 YIN-YANG AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS
    I. YIN-YANG
    1. The Basic Knowledge of the Theory of Yin and Yang
    2. Application of the Theory of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
    II. THE FIVE ELEMENTS
    1. Classification of Phenomena According to the Five Elements
    2. Law of Movement of the Five Elements
    3. Application of the Theory of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine
   CHAPTER 3 THE ZANG-FU ORGANS
    I. THE FIVE ZANG ORGANS
    1. The Heart
    2. The Liver
    3. The Spleen
    4. The Lung
    5. The Kidney
    II. THE SIX FU ORGANS
    1. The Gallbladder
    2. The Stomach
    3. The Small Intestine
    4. The Large Intestine
    5. The Bladder
    6. The Triple Energizer
    III. THE EXTRA FU ORGANS
    1. The Brain
    2. The Uterus
    IV. THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ZANG-FU ORGANS
    1. The Relationships Between the Zang Organs
    2. The Relationship Between the Zang and the Fu Organs
    3. The Relationship Among the Fu Organs
   CHAPTER 4 QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID
    I.QI
    1. Classification and Production of Qi
    2. Functions of Qi
    II.BLOOD
    1. Formation and Circulation of Blood
    2. Functions of Blood
    III. BODY FLUID
    1. Formation and Distribution of Body Fluid
    2. Functions of Body Fluid (Jingye)
    IV. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID
    1. The Relationship Between Qi and Blood
    2. The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluid
    3. The Relationship Between Blood and Body Fluid
   CHAPTER 5 THE MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS
    I. THE BASIC CONCEPT OF THE MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS
    1. The Nomenclature of the Meridians and Collaterals and Their Composition
    2. Functions of the Meridians and Collaterals
    3. Distribution of the Fourteen Meridians
    4. Cyclical Flow of Qi in the Twelve Main Meridians
    II. THE TWELVE MAIN MERIDIANS
    1. The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin
    2. The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming
    3. The Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming
    4. The Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin
    5. The Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin
    6. The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang
    7. The Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang
    8. The Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin
    9. The Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin
    10. The Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang
    11. The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang
    12. The Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin
    III. THE EIGHT EXTRA MERIDIANS
    1. Governor Vessel
    2. Conception Vessel
    3. Thoroughfare Vessel
    4. Belt Vessel
    5. Yang Heel Vessel
    6. Yin Heel Vessel
    7. Yang Link Vessel
    8. Yin Link Vessel
    IV. THE TWELVE DIVERGENT MERIDIANS AND FIFTEEN COLLATER-
    ALS.
    The Twelve Divergent Meridians
    1. The First Confluence
    2. The Second Confluence
    3. The Third Confluence
    4. The Fourth Confluence
    5. The Fifth Confluence
    6. The Sixth Confluence
    The Fifteen Collaterals
    1. The Three Yin Collaterals of Hand
    2. The Three Yang Collaterals of Hand
    3. The Three Yang Collaterals of Foot
    4. The Three Yin Collaterals of Foot
    5. The Collaterals of the Conception and Governor Vessels and the Major Collateral of the
    Spleen
    V. THE TWELVE MUSCLE REGIONS AND TWELVE CUTANEOUS RE-
    GIONS
    1. The Twelve Muscle Regions
    2. The Twelve Cutaneous Regions
   CHAPTER 6 AN INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
    I. CLASSIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE OF ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
    1. Classification of Acupuncture Points
    2. Nomenclature of Acupuncture Points
    II. METHODS OF LOCATING ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
    1. Proportional Measurements
    2. Anatomical Landmarks
    3. Finger Measurement
    II. SPECIFIC POINTS
    1. Specific Points on the Limbs
    2. Specific Points on the Head and Trunk
    Appendix: Eight Influential Points
    IV. AN OUTLINE OF THE THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF THE POINTS OF
    THE FOURTEEN MERIDIANS
    1. The Remote Therapeutic Properties of the Points
    2. The Local and Adjacent Therapeutic Properties of the Points
   CHAPTER 7 ACUPUNCTURE POINTS OF THE TAIYIN AND YANGMING ME-
    RIDIAN
    I. THE LUNG MERIDIAN OF HAND-TAIYIN
    l.Zhongfu(LUl) 2. Yunmen (LU 2) 3. Tianfu (LU 3)
    4.Xiabai(LU4) 5.Chize(LUS) 6.Kongzui(LU 6)
    7.Lieque(LU7) 8. Jingqu (LU8) 9. Taiyuan (LU 9)
    10. Yuji (LU 10) 11. Shaoshang (LU 11)
    II. THE LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN OF HAND-YANGMING
    1. Shangyang (LI 1) 2. Erjian (LI 2) 3. Sanjian (LI 3)
    4.Hegu(LI4) 5. Yangxi(LI 5) 6. Pianli (LI 6)
    7. Wenliu (LI 7) 8. Xialian (LI 8) 9. Shanglian(LI 9)
    10. Shousanli (LI 10) 11. Quchi (LI 11) 12. Zhouliao (LI 12)
    13. Shouwuli (LI 13) 14. Binao (LI 14) 15. Jianyu (LI 15)
    16.Jugu(LI16) 17.Tianding(LI17) 18. Futu (LI 18)
    19. Kouheliao (LI 19) 20. Yingxiang (LI 20)
    III. THE STOMACH MERIDIAN OF FOOT-YANGMING
    1.Chengqi(STl) 2.Sibai(ST2) 3. Juliao(ST 3)
    4.Dicnns(ST4) 5.Daying(ST5) 6. Jiache (ST 6)
    7. Xiaguan (ST 7) 8. Touwei (ST 8) 9. Renying (ST 9)
    10. Shuitu (ST 10) 11. H.Qishe(STll) 12. Quepen(ST 12)
    13.Qihu(ST13) 14. Kufang (ST 14) 15.Wuyi(ST 15)
    16.Yingchuang(ST 16) 17. Ruzhong(ST 17) 18. Rugen(ST 18)
    19.Burong(ST19) 20. Chengman (ST 20) 21. Liangmen(ST21)
    22. Guanmen (ST 22) 23. Taiyi (ST 23) 24. Huaroumen (ST 24)
    25. Tianshu (ST 25) 26. Wailing(ST26) 27. Daju (ST 27)
    28. Shuidao (ST 28) 29.Guilai(ST29) 30. Qichong (ST 30)
    31.Biguan(ST31) 32. Futu (ST 32) 33. Yinshi(ST33)
    34. Liangqiu (ST 34) 35. Dubi (ST 35) 36. Zusanli (ST 36)
    37.Shangjuxu(ST37) 38.Tiaokou(ST38) 39. Xiajuxu (ST 39)
    40. Fenglong (ST 40) 41.Jiexi(ST41) 42. Chongyang (ST 42)
    43.Xiangu(ST43) 44. Neiting (ST 44) 45.Lidui(ST 45)
    IV. THE SPLEEN MERIDIAN OF FOOT-TAIYIN
    1.Yinbai(SPl) 2.Dadu(SP2) 3. Taibai(SP 3)
    4. Gongsun (SP 4) 5. Shangqiu (SP 5) 6. Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
    7.Lougu(SP 7) 8. Diji(SP 8) 9. Ymlingquan(SP9)
    lO.Xuehai(SPl0) 11. Jimen(SP 11) 12. Chongmen (SP 12)
    13.Fushe(SP13) 14. Fujie (SP 14) 15. Daheng(SP 15)
    16.Fuai(SP16) 17. Shidou(SP 17) 18. Tianxi(SP 18)
    19.Xiongxiang(SP19) 20. Zhourong (SP 20) 21. Dabao(SP21)
   CHAPTER 8 ACUPUNCTURE POINTS OF THE SHAOYIN AND TAIYANG ME-
    RIDIANS
    I. THE HEART MERIDIAN OF HAND-SHAOYIN
    1. Jiquan (HT 1) 2. Qingling (HT 2) 3. Shaohai (HT 3)
    4.Lingdao(HT4) 5.Tongli(HT5) 6.Yinxi(HT6)
    7. Shenmen (HT 7) 8. Shaofu (HT 8) 9. Shaochong(HT 9)
    II. THE SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN OF HAND-TAIYANG
    l.Shaoze(SI 1) 2. Qiangu (SI 2) 3.Houxi(SI3)
    4. Wangu (SI 4) 5. Yanggu (SI 5) 6. Yanglao (SI 6)
    7. Zhizheng (SI7) 8. Xiaohai (SI 8) 9. Jianzhen (SI 9)
    10. Naoshu (SI10) ll.Tianzong(SI 11) 12.Bingfeng(SI 12)
    13.Quyuan(SI13) 14. Jianwaishu (SI 14) 15. Jianzhongshu (SI 15)
    16.Tianchuang(SI16) 17.Tianrong(SI17) 18.Quanliao(SI18)
    19.Tinggong(SI19)
    THE BLADDER MERIDIAN OF FOOT-TAIYANG
    l.Jingming(BL1) 2. Zanzhu (BL2) 3.Meichong(BL3)
    4. Qucha (BL 4) 5.Wuchu(BL5) 6. Chengguang (BL 6)
    7. Tongtlan (BL 7) 8. Luoque (BL 8) 9. Yuzhen (BL9)
    10. Tianzhu (BL 10) ll.Dazhu(BLll) 12Fengmen(BL12)
    13.Feishu(BLl3) 14. Jueyinshu (BL 14) 15. Xinshu (BL1)
    16.Dushu(bL16) 17.Geshu(BL17) 18.Ganshu(BL18)
    19. Danshu (BL19) 20. Pishu (BL 20) 21.Weishu(BL21)
    22. Sanjiaoshu (BL 22) 23.Shemshu(BL23) 24.Qihaishu(BL24)
    25. Dachangshu (BL 25) 26. Guanyuanshu (BL 26)27. Xiaochangshu (BL 27)
    28. Pangguangshu (BL 28) 29. Zhonglushu (BL 29) 30. Baihuanshu (BL 30)
    31.Shangliao(BL31) 32.Ciliao(BL32) 33.Zhongliao(BL33)
    34.Xialiao(BL34) 35.Huiyang(BL35) 36.Chengfu(BL36)
    37. Yinmen (BL 37) 38. Fuxi (BL 38) 39. Weiyang (BL39)
    40.Weizhong(BL40) 41Fufen(BL.41) 42. Pohu (BL42)
    43.Gaohuang(BL43) 44.Shentang(BL44) 45.Yixi(BL45)
    46. Geguan (BL 46) 47.Hunmen(8L47) 48.Yanggang(BL48)
    49.Yishe(BL49) 50. Weicang (BL. 50) 51.Huangmen(BL51)
    52.Zhishi (BL52) 53.Baohuang(BL53) 54. Zhibian (BL 54)
    55.Heyang(BL55) 56. Chengjin (BL56) 57.Chengshan(BL57)
    58,Feiyang(BL58) 59.Fuyang(BL59) 60. Kunlun (BL 60)
    61,Pucan(BL61) 62 Shenmai (BL 62) 63. Jinmen (BL 63)
    64. Jinggu (BL 64) 65.Shugu(BL 65) 66. Zutonggu (BL 66)
    67.Zhiyin (BL-67)
    IV THE KIDNEY MERIDIAN OF FOOT-SHAOYIN
    l.Yongquan(KIl) 2. Rangu (KI2) 3.Taixi(KI3)
    4.Dazhong(KI4) 5.Shuiquan(KI5) 6.Zhaohai(KI6)
    7. Fuliu (KI 7) 8. Jiaoxin (KI 8) 9. Zhubin (KI 9)
    lO.Yingu(KIl0) ll.Henggu(KIll) 12.Dahe(KI12)
    13.Qixue(KI13) 14. Siman (KI 14) I5.Zhongzhu(KI15)
    16.Huangshu(KI16) 17.Shangqu(KI17) 18.Shiguan(KI18)
   
    19.Yindu(KI19) 20. Futonggu (KI 20) 21Youmen(KI21)
    22. Bulang (KI 22) 23.Shenfeng(KI23) 24. Lingxu (KI 24)
    25.Shencang(KI25) 26. Yuzhong (KI 26) 27. Shufu (KI 27)
   CHAPTER 9 ACUPUNCTURE POINTS OF JUEYIN AND SHAOYANG MERIDI-
   ANS
    I. THE PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN OF HAND-JUEYIN
    l.Tianchi(PC 1) 2. Tianquan(PC 2) 3.Quze(PC3)
    4. Ximen (PC 4) 5. Jianshi (PC 5) 6. Neiguan (PC 6)
    7.Daling(PC7) 8. Laogong(5PC 8) 9. Zhongchong (PC 9)
    II. TRIPLE ENERGIZER MERIDIAN OF HAND-SHAOYANG
    l.Guanchong(E 1) 2.Yemen(Te152) 3.Zhongzhu(TE3)
    4. Yangchi (TE 4) 5.Waiguan(TE5) 6.Zhigou(TE6)
    7.Huizong(TE7) 8. Sanyangluo (TE 8) 9.sidu(TE9)
    10. Tianjing (TE 10) 11. Qinglengyuan (TE 11) 12.Xiaoluo(TE12)
    13.Naohui(TE 13) 14.Jianliao(TE 14) 15.Tianliao(TE 15)
    16.Tianyou(TE16) 17.Yifeng(TE 17) 18.Qimai(TE 18)
    19,Luxi(TE19) 20. Jiaosun (TE 20) 21.Ermen(TE21)
    22. Erheliao (TE 22) 23.Sizhukong(TE23)
    III. THE GALLBLADDER MERIDIAN OF FOOT-SHAOYANG
    l.Tongziliao(GBl) 2. Tinghui (GB 2) 3.8hangguan(GB3)
    4.Hanyan(Gb4) 5.Xuanlu(GB5) 6.Xuanli(GB6)
    7. Qubin (GB 7) 8.8huaigu(GB8) 9. Tianchong (GB 9)
    10. Fubai (GB 10) ll.Touqiaoyin(GB 11) 12.Wangu(GB12)
    13.Benshen(GB13) H.Yangbai(GB14) 15.Toulinqi(GB15)
    16.Muchuang(GB 16) 17.Zhengymg(GB 17) 18.Chengling(GB 18)
    19.Naokong(GB 19) 20. Fengchi (GB 20) 21.Jianjing(GB21)
    22.Yuanye(GB22) 23.Zhejm(GB23) 24. Riyue (GB 24)
    25.Jingmen(GB25) 26.Daimai(GB26) 27. Wushu (GB 27)
    28.Weidao(GB28) 29.Juliao(GB29) 30.Huantiao(GB30)
    31.Fengshi(GB31) 32.Zhongdu(GB32) 33.Xiyangguan(GB33)
    34. Yanglingquan (GB 34) 35.Yangjiao(GB35) 36. Waiqiu (GB 36)
    37. Guangming (GB 37) 38.Yangfu(GB38) 39. Xuanzhong (GB 39)
    40.Qiuxu(GB40) 41.Zulinqi(GB41) 42.Diwuhui(GB42)
    43.Xiaxi(GB43) 44. Zuqiaoyin (GB 44)
    IV. THE LIVER MERIDIAN OF FOOT-JUEYIN
    l.Dadun(LR1 )2.Xingjian(LR2) 3.Taichong(LR3)
    4.Zhongfeng(LR4) 5.Ligou(LR5) 6. Zhongdu(LR 6)
    7. Xiguan (LR 7) 8. Ququan (LR 8) 9.Yinbao(LR9);
    lO.Zuwuli(LRl0) ll.Yinlian(LRll) 12.Jimai(LR 12)
    13.Zhangmen(LR13) 14.Qimen(LR14)
   CHAPTER 10 ACUPUNCTURE POINTS OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE CON-
   CEPTION VESSELS AND THE EXTRA POINTS
    I. THE GOVERNOR VESSEL
    1. Changqiang (GV l) 2. Yaoshu (GV 2) 3. Yaoyangguan (GV 3)
    4. Mingmen (GV 4) 5. Xuanshu (GV 5) 6. Jizhong (GV 6)
    7. Zhongshu (GV 7) 8. Jinsuo (GV 8) 9. Zhiyang (GV 9)
    l0.Lingtai(GV l0) ll. Shendao(GV ll) 12. Shenzhu (GV 12)
    13. Taodao (GV 13) 14. Dazhui (GV 14) 15. Yamen (GV 15)
    16. Fengfu (GV 16) 17. Naohu (GV 17) 18. Qiangjian (GV 18)
    19. Houding (GV 19) 20. Baihui (GV 20) 21. Qianding (GV 21)
    22. Xinhui (GV 22) 23. Shangxing (GV 23) 24. Shenting (GV 24)
    25. Suliao (GV 25) 26. Shuigou (GV 26) 27. Duiduan (GV 27)
    28.Yinjiao(GV28)
    II. THE CONCEPTlON VESSEL
    1. Huiyin (CV l) 2. Qugu (CV 2) 3. Zhongji (CV 3)
    4. Guanyuan (CV 4) 5. Shimen (CV 5) 6. Qihai (CV 6)
    7. Yinjiao(CV 7) 8. Shenque (CV 8) 9. Shuifen (CV 9)
    l0.Xiawan(CV l0) 11. Jianli(CV ll) 12. Zhongwan (CV 12)
    13. Shangwan (CV 13) 14. Juque (CV 14) 15. Jiuwei (CV 15)
    16. Zhongting (CV 16) 17. Tanzhong (CV 17) 18. Yutang (CV 18)
    l9. Zigong (CV 19) 20. Huagai (CV 20) 21. Xuanji (CV 21)
    22. Tiantu (CV 22) 23. Lianquan (CV 23) 24. Chengjiang (CV 24)
    III. THE EXTRA POlNTS
    1. Taiyang (Extra l) 2. Yintang (Extra 2) 3. Shanglianquan (Extra 3)
    4. Erjian (Extra 4) 5. Yuyao (Extra 5) 6. Sishencong (Extra 6)
    7. Qiuhou (Extra 7) 8. Jiachengjiang (Extra 8) 9. Jinjing, Yuye (Extra 9)
    10.Bitong(Extra8) 11. Qianzheng (Extra ll) 12. Yiming(Extra 12)
    13.Anmian(Extra 13) 14. Dingchuan(Extra 14) 15. Huatuojiaji(Extra l5)
    l6.Bailao(Ext^a l6) 17. Weiwanxiashu (Extra l7) l8. Shiqizhui(Extra l8)
    19. Yaoqi (Extra l9) 20. Pigen (Extra 20) 21. Yaoyan (Extra 21)
    22. Zigongxue (Extra 22) 23. Jianqian (Extra 23) 24. Shixuan (Extra 24)
    25. Sifeng (Extra 25) 26. Zhongkui (Extra 26) 27. Baxie (Extra 27)
    28. Luozhen (Extra 28) 29. Yaotongxue (Extra 29) 30. Zhongquan (Extra 30)
    31. Erbai (Extra 31) 32. Bizhong (Extra 32) 33. Zhoujian (Extra 33)
    34. Huanzhong (Extra 34) 35. Baichongwo (Extra 35) 36. Xiyan (Extra 36)
    37. Lanweixue (Extra 37) 38. Heding (Extra 38) 39. Dannangxue (Extra 39)
    40.Bafeng(Extra40)
   CHAPTER ll AETlOLOGY AND PATHOGENESlS
    I AETlOLOGY
    1. The Six Lxogenous Factors
    2. The Seven Emotional Factors
    3. Improper Diet, Overstrain, Stress and Lack of Physical Exercises
    4. Traumatic Injury and Insect or Animal Bites
    5. Phlegm Fluid and Stagnant Blood
    ll. PATHOGENESlS
    1. Disharmony of Yin and Yang
    2. Conflict Between Antipathogenic Qi and Pathogenic Qi
    3. Abnormal Ascending or Descending of Qi
   CHAPTER 12 DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
    I. INSPECTION
    1. Observation of the Vitality
    2. Observation of the Colour
    3. Observation of the Appearance
    4. Observation of the Five Sense Organs
    5. Observation of the Tongue
    II. AUSCULTATION AND OLFACTION
    1. Listening
    2. Smelling
    III. INQUIRING
    1. Chills and Fever
    2. Perspiration
    3. Appetite, Thirst and Taste
    4. Defecation and Urination
    5. Pain
    6. Sleep
    7. Menses and Leukorrhea
    IV. PALPATION
    1. Feeling the Pulse
    2. Palpation of Different Parts of the Body
   CHAPTER 13 DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES
    I. DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO EIGHT PRINCI-
    PLES
    1. Exterior and Interior
    2. Cold and Heat
    3. Deficiency and Excess
    4. Yin and Yang
    II. DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY
    OF QI AND BLOOD
    1. Syndromes ofQi
    2. Syndromes of Blood
    Appendix: Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Theory of Wei, Qi, Ying and
    Xue
    III. DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY
    OF ZANG-FU ORGANS
    1. Syndromes of the Heart and Small Intestine
    2. Syndromes of the Lung and Large Intestine
    3. Syndromes of the Spleen and Stomach
    4. Syndromes of the Liver and Gallbladder
    5. Syndromes of the Kidney and Bladder
    6. Complicated Syndromes of Zang-Fu Organs
    Appendix: Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Theory of Triple Energizer
    IV. DIFFERENTIATION OF SYNDROMES ACCORDING TO THE THEORY
    OF MERIDIANS AND COLLATERALS
    1. Pathological Manifestations of the Twelve Main Meridians
    2. Pathological Manifestations of the Eight Extra Meridians
    3. Pathological Manifestations of the Fifteen Collaterals
    Appendix: Differentiation of Syndromes According to the Theory of the Six Meridians
   CHAPTER 14 ACUPUNCTURE TECHNIQUES
    I. FILIFORM NEEDLE THERAPY
    1. The Structure and Specification
    2. Needling Practice
    3. Preparations Prior to Treatment
    II. NEEDLING METHODS
    1. Insertion
    2. Angle and Depth of Insertion
    3. Manipulations and Arrival of Qi (Needling Reaction)
    4. Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle
    5. Reinforcing and Reducing Methods
    III. PRECAUTIONS, CONTRAINLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF POS-
    SIBLE ACCIDENTS IN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
    1. Precautions and Contraindications in Acupuncture Treatment
    2. Management of Possible Accidents
    Appendix: Yang Jizhou's Twelve Manipulations
    IV. THE THREE-EDGED NEEDLE THERAPY
    1. Needle
    2. Indications
    3. Manipulations
    4. Precautions
    V. THE DERMAL NEEDLE THERAPY
    1. Needle
    2. Indications
    3. Manipulation
    4. Precautions
    VI. THE INTRADERMAL NEEDLE THERAPY
    1. Needle
    2. Indications
    3. Manipulation
    4. Precautions
    VII. THE NINE CLASSICAL NEEDLES AND THE NEEDLING METHODS
    LISTED IN INTERNAL CLASSIC
    1. The Nine Classical Needles
    2. The Needling Methods Listed in Internal Classic
   CHAPTER 15 MOXIBUSTION AND CUPPING METHOD
    I. THE MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONS OF MOXIBUSTION
    1. The Property of Artemisia Vulagaris Moxa
    2. Functions of Moxibustion
    3. Materials for Moxibustion
    II. CLASSIFICATION OF MOXIBUSTION
    1. Moxibustion with Moxa Cones
    2. Moxibustion with Moxa Sticks
    Appendix: The Great Monad Herbal Moxa Stick and Thunder-Fire Herbal Moxa Stick
    III. APPLICATION OF MOXIBUSTION
    1. The Process and Volume for Moxibustion
    2. Contraindications
    3. Management After Moxibustion
    IV. CUPPING METHOD
    1. Types of Jars
    2. Indications
    3. Manipulations
    4. Precautions
   CHAPTER 16 A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE TREAT-
    MENT.
    I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
    1. Regulation of Yin and Yang
    2. Strengthening the Body Resistance and Eliminating the Pathogenic Factors
    3. Distinguishing the Primary from the Secondary
    4. Treatment of Diseases According to Climatic and Seasonal Conditions Geographical
    Locations and the Individual Conditions
    II. THERAPEUTIC METHODS
    1. Reinforcing
    2. Reducing
    3. Warming
    4. Clearing
    5. Ascending
    6. Descending
    III. THE BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR PRESCRIPTION AND SELECTION OF
    POINTS
    1. Acupuncture Prescription
    2. Principles for Point Selection
    IV. APPLICATION OF SPECIFIC POINTS
    1. Specific Points on the Four Extremities
    2. Specific Points on the Head and Trunk
   CHAPTER 17 INTERNAL DISEASES
    I. EMERGENCY DISEASES AND SYNDROMES CAUSED BY EXOGENOUS
    PATHOGENIC FACTORS
    1. Wind Stroke
    2.Syncope
    3. Sunstroke
    4. Common cold
    5. Malaria
    II. ZANG-FU SYNDROMES
    1. Cough
    2. Asthma
    3. Epigastric Pain
    4. Vomiting
    5. Hiccup
    6. Abdominal Pain
    7. Diarrhoea
    8. Dysentery
    9. Abdominal Distension
    10. Jaundice
    11. Constipation
    12. Prolapse of Rectum
    13. Edema
    14. Nocturnal Enuresis
    15. Urination Disturbance
    16. Retention of Urine
    17. Impotence (Appendix: Seminal Emission)
    18. Insomnia (Appendix: Poor Memory)
    19. Palpitation
    20. Manic-Depressive Disorders
    21. Epilepsy
    22. Dizziness
    23. Melancholia
    III. DISEASES OF HEAD, TRUNK AND LUMBAR REGIONS
    1. Headache
    2. Facial Pain
    3. Deviation of Eye and Mouth
    4. Pain in Hypochondriac Region
    5. Low Back Pain
    6. Bi Syndrome
    7. Wei Syndrome
   CHAPTER 18 GYNECOLOGICAL AND OTHER DISEASES
    I. GYNECOLOGICAL DISEASES
    1. Irregular Menstruation
    2. Dysmenorrhea
    3. Amenorrhea
    4. Uterine Bleeding
    5. Morbid Leukorrhea
    6. Morning Sickness
    7. Prolonged Labour (Appendix: Malposition of Fetus)
    8. Insufficient Lactation (Appendix: Lactifuge Delactation)
    9. Prolapse of Uterus
    II. PEDIATRIC DISEASES
    1. Infantile Convulsion
    2. Infantile Diarrhoea
    3. Infantile Malnutrition
    4. Infantile Paralysis
    5. Mumps
    III. EXTERNAL DISEASES
    1. Urticaria
    2. Erysipelas (Appendix: Herpes Zoster)
    3. Boil and "Red-Thread Biol"
    4. Breast Abscess
    5. Intestinal Abscess
    6. Goiter
    7. Sprain and Contusion (Appendix: Torticollis)
    IV. DISEASES OF EYES, EARS, NOSE AND THROAT
    1. Deafness and Tinnitus
    2. Congestion, Swelling and Pain of the Eye
    3. Thick and Sticky Nasal Discharge
    4. Epistaxis
    5. Toothache
    6. Sore Throat
    7. Optic Atrophy
   SUPPLEMENTARY SECTION
   EAR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY
   ACUPUNCTURE ANALGESIA
   BIBLIOGRAPHY
   STANDARD NOMENCLATURE OF ACUPUNCTURE POINTS OF FOURTEEN
   MERIDIANS
   STANDARD NOMENCLATURE OF EXTRA POINTS
   CROSS INDEX OF ACUPUNCTURE POINTS (PINYIN)
   INDEX