By: Wang Hong-cai & Zheng Zhen-zhen & Wang Hui-zhu
Pages: 289
Book Type: Hardcover book

ISBN: 978-7-117-11808-8
Year Published: 2009

Unlike the usual textbook which contains a wealth of theory but is short on real life clinical practice, this book is a collection of experienced clinical practitioners bringing the practice of acupuncture to life. These case studies allow the reader to follow these famous acupuncture doctors through their clinical rounds as they use their 'extensive experience' to treat a variety of difficult and complex illnesses.

This book combines the point prescriptions of experienced practitioners with solid explanations that detail how and why their treatments are effective. In this book you will not only discover new uses for commonly used points, but will gain insight into point couplets and combinations, as well as needling techniques, that will allow you to improve your clinical effectiveness.

For beginners, this book summarizes the general methods of acupuncture with clear straightforward explanations. For practitioners, the wisdom of the great master in handing difficult diseases will broaden your way of  thinking in clinical practice.

Features

• Clear explanations based on extensive clinical experience.

• Point prescriptions and needling techniques for commonly seen clinical cases that every acupuncturist should know how to treat.

• New uses for commonly used points, and points couplets that will expand your way of thinking about needle prescriptions.

• A wide variety of conditions are treated and discussed, this book is sure to expand both your way of thinking about acupuncture and you clinical skill.