Acupuncture and moxibustion together are the principal therapeutic method of external Chinese medicine. This is an illustrated guide to acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. It 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.

Acupuncture and moxibustion together are the principal therapeutic method of external Chinese medicine. This is a highly illustrated guide to acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. It 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.

SECTION ONE USING the FINE NEEDLE (HAO ZHEN) the Filiform Needle: Introduction (Hao Zhen). Inserting the Filiform Needle. Obtaining Qi (De Qi). Reinforcing, Reducing and Balancing SECTION TWO MOXIBUSTION and OTHER TECHNIQUES Moxibustion (Jiu Fa). Other Needle Techniques. Cupping (Ba Guan Zi). Manual Techniques. Qi Gong Exercises APPENDIX I. Training Programme APPENDIX II. Needle Techniques: Revision Table BIBLIOGRAPHY