Date: Jul 2007 Language: English Format: hardcover, 210 mm x 285 mm Pages: 1228 pgs ISBN: 9787117086998 This is the first English edition of traditional and modern TCM techniques by the legendary Chinese doctor Shi Xue-min. This TCM masters life work was compiled in two comprehensive volumes. This textbook may serve as an academic and practical reference for the serious student and senior practitioner alike, in both their clinical and teaching work, as it provides a detailed explanation of point locations, functions, and indications along with vivid illustrations, it describes ancient and recently developed needling and moxibustion techniques along with their clinical applications. It clearly illustrates the "Xing Nao Kai Qiao" needling technique known as "activating the mind and opening the orifi ces", a clinically proven effective technique for apoplexy and paralysis as well as other commonly known diseases. Author: Professor Shi Xue-min is a highly honored and qualified clinician, researcher, and an academician, with a distinguished record of over 40 years in the field. Shis remarkable accomplishments are well-founded in the ancient theories of Chinese medicine. Noted for his meticulous scholarship as well as his ability to blaze new professional trails throughout his career, Shi is the recipient of numerous awards, and has published more than 30 articles and authored 17 books.

Shi Xue-min's Comprehensive Textbook of Acupuncture and Moxibustion