Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods

Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods

Author: Xiaorong Chang

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2012-04-15

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0857010700

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This authoritative text provides a complete overview of Chinese moxibustion techniques and methods, including detailed treatments and contraindications for a wide range of conditions. The authors cover the fundamentals of theory as well as the skills and techniques practitioners will need, and provide a detailed summary of all of the acupoints commonly used in moxatherapy. The book also covers the ways in which moxatherapy can be used to cultivate general health and wellbeing in patients, and explains in detail how to treat a wide range of complaints; for each complaint, descriptions of typical cases and the acupoints and procedures needed for treatment are provided. Extensively illustrated with photographs which clearly demonstrate clinical procedures, this is an essential reference for practitioners and students of acupuncture.


Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Author: B. Auteroche

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Published: 1992-01-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9780443045561

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Acupuncture and moxibustion together are the principal therapeutic methods of external Chinese medicine. This is a highly illustrated guide to acupuncture and moxibustion techniques, this book describes the tools of the trade and how to use them. Presentation of each needle and moxibustion technique is followed with practical advice on how to use it.


Handbook Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (In 3 Volumes)

Handbook Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (In 3 Volumes)

Author: Stevenson Xutian

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2014-09-19

Total Pages: 1491

ISBN-13: 9814571342

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For over two thousand years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has made many significant contributions to China's growth and prosperity. This textbook, based on the unique characteristics of TCM, discusses its principle theories and presents a comprehensive daily practice guide for health maintenance and disease treatment. The book provides clinical practitioners with a fundamental understanding of the essence of TCM.We highly recommend this book for students interested in TCM, Chinese medicine doctors and other healthcare professionals, biomedical researchers, and interested individuals. Readers will benefit from the inspirational viewpoints discussed in the book.


Moxibustion

Moxibustion

Author: Lorraine Wilcox

Publisher: Blue Poppy Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9781891845499

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This book is a practical handbook of moxibustion for modern practitioners and students to use in everyday clinical settings. It contains techniques and treatments from classical works including the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) and from modern clinical trials. Included are sections on how to grow and prepare moxa from mugwort, how to use needle moxa, moxa boxes, liquid moxa, and mosa plasters and pastes, moxibustion's functions and uses, preventive therapy with moxibustion, prescriptions for specific conditions, recipes for moxa ointments, and use of specific acupoints in moxa therapy. There are over 100 photo illustrations that illustrate every aspect of preparation and patient care. The practical, useable nature of this book will help many practitioners increase the effectiveness of their moxibustion treatments.


Treatment of Disease with Acupuncture

Treatment of Disease with Acupuncture

Author: James Tin Yao So

Publisher: Paradigm Publications

Published: 1987-09

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780912111087

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Paradigm Publications brings the medicine and healing of the Oriental tradition to English-speaking readers. Our work is based on the premise that the West will successfully absorb Oriental traditional healing arts only by honoring the respect for language, tradition, and nature on which they were founded. Seeking to accurately transmit an Asian expertise that is rooted in bedside skills and highly trained sensory observations, our books for clinical professionals are produced by cooperative teams of Asian and Western clinical experts, scholars, and linguists. By adhering to voluntary, multi-author, multi-publisher standards, these works become part of a valuable library that is not limited by the interests of any one author or publisher. Based on similar principles, our books for discriminating readers offer the simple utility people need to apply these arts to their lives.In the Complete Course in Acupuncture series, along with The Book of Acupuncture Points.


Acumoxa Therapy

Acumoxa Therapy

Author: Paul Zmiewski

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780912111223

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Using his considerable skill as an acupuncturist, phytotherapist and Western physician, Dr Requena explains acupuncture pathologies in detail, including: psychological and characterological type, body type, family history, and observed signs and tendencies. His text also provides a comprehensive description of clinically justified TCM therapeutics.


The Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy

The Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy

Author: Duan Xuexhong

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781602200371

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In China, moxibustion—the practice of burning Chinese mugwort leaves over a patient's acupoints—is a natural therapy that has been handed down from generation to generation for several thousands of years. This volume details everything readers need to know to get started enjoying the benefits of moxibustion for both health and beauty. Useful as either a handbook for quick reference or as a guide to in-depth study, The Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy covers: The basic theory of moxibustion Essential materials, tools, and methods Operative skills and important points The ten major health-care acupoints of traditional Chinese medicine and their respective moxibustion methods The moxibustion therapies of nearly 100 common diseases, demonstrated by real people and described with illustrated texts Daily maintenance suggestions and auxiliary therapies The therapeutic burning of moxa sticks or moxa fibers made of Chinese mugwort soothes and dredges the meridians, improves the circulation of vital energy and blood, and regulates the function of internal organs, thus aiding in the treatment of specific diseases and maintaining general health. Characterized by organic materials, simple techniques, and soothing feelings, moxibustion is a practice whose popularity in the west is growing by leaps and bounds.