Book Description
Once in a great while an extraordinary book is published that sets an entirely new standard in its field. A Manual of Acupuncture, published by Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications, is just such a book. Painstakingly researched over many years by Peter Deadman, editor-in-chief of The Journal of Chinese Medicine, and colleagues Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker, this book is certain to become the primary reference in the West for the study of acupuncture points and channels. Introductory chapters describe and illustrate the channels and collaterals, the various categories of points, and methods of selection, location, and needling. Ensuing chapters present each of the points of the 14 channels as well as the extra (miscellaneous) points, identified by their English and pinyin names, and Chinese characters. Each point is located in accordance with the most exacting anatomical standards to be found in any Western textbook. For each point there is a dedicated drawing, followed by regional body drawings. The quality of the 500 drawings is far superior to those in any other TCM text. There are also practical pointers for finding and needling the points, and cautionary information about what to avoid. In addition to point indexes by their English and pinyin names, there is an index identifying every part of the body reached by each of the channels, and separate indexes of point indications listed according to both TCM and biomedical symptoms.
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 A Manuel of Acupuncture
Absolutely one of the best manuels of acupuncture around. Beautifully written and illustrated. A must have for every serious acupuncturist.His flash cards are also fantastic.
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very satisfied
i was a little skeptical about ordering books online, because sometimes even though it says like new or mint new u may have surprises and be disappointed.but all the books i've ordered from amazon or through amazon were just as described.very satisfied
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 Very Helpful
Sometimes the descriptions of the points can be kind of difficult to understand. All in all very descriptive of the actions of the points.
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Thank you, it was a pleasure to do business. ( jonireneez )
I purchased the book, and it was just as stated online, and arrived quickly.
Thank you so much!
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Improved Graphics ( tantrictara )
The Deadman text is required by most TCM schools. If you have the previous version and already know your points this version might not be needed, you can always get the new CD when it comes out. If you are still learning then the illustrations are improved, making it easier to locate the exact location of a point.
There have been some corrections made to known errors in the previous edition.
Other than that the biggest difference is that the cover is now orange instead of black.
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