This book consists two parts. Part 1 introduces the fundamentals of dermal needling therapy, such as the principles of treatment, characteristics, operation, tapping areas, indications, management and precautions of accidents during treatment. It also supplies the locations and the indications of commonly used acupuncture points of the fourteen channels as well as extra points. Part 2 not only outlines the principle of differentiating syndromes, treatment, point combination and point selection, but also dwells on 86 common diseases in internal medicine, external trauma, orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology and otolaryngology. Each disease includes such parts as overview, cause and mechanism of disease, types of syndrome and treatment. In order to avoid a wrong diagnosis, there is a specific reference section about differential diagnosis of common misinterpreted diseases. The theories of nurse support and early prevention of each disease are provided to help recover early. It is really an academic and practical reference for the serious students and senior acupuncturists.

Features:

• Provides comprehensive information about the dermal needling therapy.

• Presents some pictures on how to grasp the dermal needling techniques.

• Demonstrates the syndrome differentiation and treatment of 86 common diseases in internal medicine, external trauma, orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology and otolaryngology.

• Expounds the needling techniques for each point combination applied in the concrete disease.

About the Author:

Zhang Xue, Liu Ying

Professor Zhang Xue-li is chief physician of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department of Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. She has 24 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching and research. She specializes in treating facial paralysis, acne, chloasma, digestive disorders and chronic pain syndrome with acupuncture, plum blossom needles and acupuncture technique associated to time.