Chapter 1  Introduction

  1.1  Introduction

  1.2  Origin of Needles

  1.3  Establishment and Development of the Theory of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

  1.4  The Development of Modern Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Chapter 2  General Introduction to Meridians and Collateral

  2.1  Introduction

  2.2  Overview of Meridian System

  2.3  Effects and Clinical Application of Meridian Theory

Chapter 3  General Introduction to Points

  3.1  Introduction

  3.2  Classification of Shu Points

  3.3  The Attending Functions and the Rules of Points

  3.4  Methods for Locating Points

Chapter 4  Meridians and Points

  4.1  Introduction

  4.2  The Lung Meridian of Hand-taiyin

  4.3  The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-yangming

  4.4  The Stomach Meridian of Foot-yangming

  4.5  The Spleen Meridian of Foot-taiyin

  4.6  The Heart Meridian of Hand-shaoyin

  4.7  The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-taiyang

  4.8  The Bladder Meridian of Foot-taiyang

  4.9  The Kidney Meridian of Foot-shaoyin

  4.10  The Pericardium Meridian of Hand-jueyin

  4.11  The Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand-shaoyang

  4.12  The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot shaoyang

  4.13  The Liver Meridian of Foot-jueyin

  4.14  The Governor Vessel

  4.15  The Conception Vessel

  4.16  Extra Points

Chapter 5  Needling and Moxibustion Method

  5.1  Filiform Needling Method

  5.2  Moxibustion

  5.3  Cupping

  5.4  Three-edged Needle, Skin Needle, Eleetro needle, Point Injection

  5.5  Scalp Acupuncture and Ear Acupuncture

Chapter 6  General Discussion of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment

  6.1  Introduction

  6.2  Therapeutic Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

  6.3  General Function of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

  6.4  Prescription for Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Chapter 7  Acupuncture Treatment of Diseases

  7.1  Introduction

  7.2  Apoplexy

  7.3  Facial Paralysis

  7.4  Headache

  7.5  Vertigo

  7.6  Insomnia

  7.7  Stomachache

  7.8  Hiccups

  7.9  Constipation

  7.10  Diarrhea

  7.11  Lumbago

  7.12  Bi Syndrome

  7.13  Wei Syndrome

  7.14  Dysmenorrhea

  7.15  Pediatric Anorexia

  7.16  Acne

  7.17  Herpes Zoster

  7.18  Toothache

  7.19  Tinnitus