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Anatomical Acupuncture Books
Anatomical acupuncture point locations for students and doctors. These books are the most recommended titles for effectively locating acupuncture points.
Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approachby Houchi Dung, Curtis P. Clogston, Joeming W. Dunn
While ancient concepts of yin and yang and meridians have been effective for sustaining traditional knowledge of acupuncture, contemporary clinicians need a more scientific structure to apply these complex teachings. A book that examines this Eastern medicine through the systematic principles of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry is long overdue. Addressing acupuncture from a unique perspective, Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach abandons the traditional Oriental medicine approach in favor of a more analytical scientific presentation. This innovative book describes the progression of chronic pain in the peripheral nervous system, demonstrating that points conducting pain impulses through the peripheral nerves become more tender to palpation throughout life in response to episodes of pain, and this happens in a predictable sequence. This sequence, expressed as a "pain quantification," has important prognostic significance to the person's response to acupuncture, as well as other treatments. The author has diminished the metaphysical aura of classical acupuncture and reinvented it as a medical science. This original contribution adds new knowledge to the understanding of the progression of pain throughout a person's lifetime.
Finding Effective Acupuncture Pointsby Denmei Shudo, Shudo Denmei
There are many books about acupuncture points, but what is lacking are descriptions by expert practitioners of how they themselves actually go about selecting, finding, and using the points. This type of book would allow the reader to "peer over the shoulder" of the expert to find out what they really do in the clinic.
Finding Effective Acupuncture Points does just that. Shudo Denmei, author of Japanese Classical Acupuncture: Introduction to Meridian Therapy, and a leader of the meridian therapy movement in Japan, has selected about 160 of his favorite points, the ones he actually uses in the clinic. Here he describes in specific detail how to use palpation to find each of the points on the body, and to determine whether or not they are "active." Then he identifies the particular conditions for which each point is best suited, rather than merely reciting a laundry list of all possible indications.
With insightful stories about his own discovery and use of the points in a practice that has spanned nearly five decades, this master teacher brings each of the points to life for other acupuncturists. The book is organized by body region, which makes it especially convenient for finding appropriate points on particular parts of the body. There are also over 90 drawings which illustrate the locations of the points in relation to anatomical landmarks and other points and channels.
This is a book that belongs in the pocket of every practitioner, where it will become a well-thumbed treasure.
The Pictorial Atlas of Acupunctureby Yu-Lin Lian; Chun-Yan Chen; Michael Hammes; Bernard C. Kolster
This manual illustrates the whole range of 409 acupuncture points and main channels, the Extraordinary Vessels Ren Mai and Du Mai, and the Extraordinary Points in a systematic and clear way. By combining Chinese sources with the authors' experience in therapy, this book features a sensible balancea bridge between Asian and Western views of acupuncture. It provides novice practitioners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, as well as seldom used points to extend the knowledge of experienced practitioners.
Ear Acupuncture: A Precise Pocket Atlas Based on the Works of Nogier/Bahrby Beate, M.D. Strittmatter
A novelty to the international market both in concept and realization, this pocket atlas allows the reader to both effectively learn and quickly reference ear acupuncture points. Clear, simple images accompany concise and "to-the-point" texts creating an educational tool for the localization of ear acupuncture points. The resourcefulness of the book is increased by the inclusion of the projection of the body meridians onto the auricle according to Bahr. Besides, "prescriptions" of point combinations according to some indications are included. The reader will profit from the extensive international teaching experience of Beate Strittmatter. Through her former teacher, Frank Bahr, who cooperated directly with Dr.Paul Nogier, she stands in the direct tradition of the founder of Western auriculotherapy.
Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture: Channels and Pointsby Piero Ettore, M.D. Quirico, Tiziana, M.D. Pedrali
Anatomical Structures by each Acupuncture Point Have you ever wondered about the anatomical structures that are affected locally when you insert a needle in a specific acupoint? Have you ever worried, for example, how close you get to the radial artery when needling LU-9, tai yuan? This lavishly illustrated anatomical atlas of 392 pages by the Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali provides the reader with concrete answers and reassurance on a wide range of questions pertaining to anatomy in acupuncture practice. The first section offers a concise review of all major acupuncture points, presenting their clinical applications in table format. This is followed by a second section of more than 180 full-color illustrations. Cross-sections depict concrete anatomical structures in the vicinity of each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Additional information on auricular and scalp acupoints, Chinese therapeutic techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates, lastly, round out the information provided in the two main sections of the book. Deepen your understanding of acupuncture and increase the efficacy of your practice by perfecting your understanding of the location, needling methods, attaining de qi, anatomical relations, and key clinical indications for each acupuncture point, all in one conveniently referenced location! For detailed clinical information and comparisons between Western and TCM indications of specific acupoints, this atlas can be paired with volume 2, which provides in-depth descriptions of over 400 acupuncture points.
Pocket Atlas Of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Pointsby Hans-Ulrich Hecker
This is the book professionals have been asking for! For the first tim e, a single pocket atlas covers all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as the most commonly occurring trigger points. Detail ed descriptions of the localization, needling depth, indications, and functions of each point are provided. The different schools of ear acu puncture (e.g. Chinese v. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side, enhancing this books usefulness as a daily reference guide.
The basics presented here will help the targeted preparation for an exam and will also serve the actively practicing physician as a quick reference for orientation. The experienced acupuncturist will find intersting details for precise point localization as far as anatomical guiding structures are concerned. The major trigger points are described in connection with acupuncture points according to practical relevance. Gnathological aspects are particularly emphasized as they play a major role within the holistic approach.
Acupuncture Points: Images and Functionsby A. Lade
An in-depth discussion of the derivation and clinical applications of hundreds of the most commonly used acupuncture points. 'Images' are the mental pictures and associations suggested by the Chinese characters which comprise the names of the points. 'Functions' are the energetic actions of the points themselves.
In this richly-researched book prepared in consultation with leading Chinese scholars, the author presents the images and functions, location, classification, indications and contraindications for each of the points. An extensive repertory of traditional functions and patterns with their associated points, organized in table format, enables the practitioner to move quickly from diagnosis to prescription of appropriate points.
Also included is a Chinese character dictionary in which various meanings of the Chinese characters used in the point names are identified, and different points whose names share the same characters are noted. An index of points arranged by channel, alphanumeric number, pinyin and English is provided for easy reference to the points in the book.
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