Practice Handbook of Acupuncture
Published on 20. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-443-10265-3 (ISBN)
Description
Do you know the precise location and actions of BL-17? Do you really know the difference between the finger-cun and body-cun? Did you know that many of the master points are located on the ren mai? You don't have much time to spend for looking for points for particular conditons.
Answers to these questions and much more are all waiting for you in this book by Gertrude Kubiena and her team.. They have succeeded in presenting acupuncture and TCM in a concise way, pointing out principles and connections and therefore making clinical application easier.
Features
Unique presentation of all meridian pathways and points in one illustration
Includes specific features and usage for particular conditions of each point
All points for a particular disorder accessible in one glance - for easier use in the clinic and time-saving
Answers to these questions and much more are all waiting for you in this book by Gertrude Kubiena and her team.. They have succeeded in presenting acupuncture and TCM in a concise way, pointing out principles and connections and therefore making clinical application easier.
Features
Unique presentation of all meridian pathways and points in one illustration
Includes specific features and usage for particular conditions of each point
All points for a particular disorder accessible in one glance - for easier use in the clinic and time-saving
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Student and practising acupuncturists
This book would be suitable for introductory courses on TCM.
Secondary markets include: Medical acupuncturists and physical therapists (and others such as chiropractors in the USA) who use acupuncture - rather than strictly trained practitioners. Students similarly.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
900 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-10265-3 (9780443102653)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Introduction. Implementation and Technique of the Treatment. Overview of the Meridians. Acupuncture Points. Indications. Heart/circulation. Lungs. Gastro-intestinal Tract. Urology. Andrology. Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Nervous System and Mental Disturbances. Skin. ENT. Eyes. Teeth, mouth, jaw. Locomotor system. Connective Tissue and Oedema. Pain Therapy. Addiction. Emergencies. Appendix. Index.