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Following an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical background oftraditional Chinese medicine, the diagnostic system of acupuncture is presented. The Chinese system of channels and functional organs and the significance of the points are described. The 14 main channels with the most impor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stux, Gabriel
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Pomeranz, Bruce
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1988.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Anesthesiology.
Family medicine.
Gynecology.
Critical care medicine.
Orthopedics.
Pain medicine.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Following an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical background oftraditional Chinese medicine, the diagnostic system of acupuncture is presented. The Chinese system of channels and functional organs and the significance of the points are described. The 14 main channels with the most important acupuncture points for daily practice are presented with didactic emphasis on morphology and clinical applicability. The methods of needing and moxibustion are described in detail with their clinical applications. The most important acupuncture points are given for the different diagnoses.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 272 pages 63 illustrations)
ISBN:9783642971150 (electronic bk.)
3642971156 (electronic bk.)