ENGLISH

Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies

By Peng Li , Lily Cheung , Cheng Wong

Book information

Year
2001
ISBN
0415272548, 9780415272544, 0203301269, 9780203301265, 9780203356142
Open Library ID
OL17043777M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1907232 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
372\372
Topic
Education
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book describes the physiological effects of acupuncture, which can be used to enhance traditional Chinese practice. Following a history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the first section covers the scientific basis and mechanism of acupuncture, particularily in relation to the cardiovascular system. The second section is devoted to clinical case studies, illustrating that scientific knowledge can be integrated with traditional concepts in Chinese medicine to provide effective treatments.This is an informative and provocative text that describes the current status of knowledge and challenges scientists to better define acupuncture therapy. It is a useful reference guide for advanced students and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as well as scientists conducting physiological and pharmacological research on acupuncture.

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