Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture

Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture by Chen, Ping. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780912111704.

Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture A Practical Guide to Auricular Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture is a comprehensive clinical reference that presents the theory, diagnosis, and treatment methods of Chinese auricular acupuncture in a clear, systematic format. Designed for both students and experienced practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it combines classical principles with practical clinical application. The book details approximately 87 standardized ear acupuncture points using internationally recognized nomenclature, with clear anatomical descriptions and illustrations of both the anterior and posterior surfaces of the ear. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of point selection, prescription formation, and the principles underlying effective auricular treatment. Coverage includes the methods of ear diagnosis through inspection, palpation, and electrical point detection, along with diagnostic indicators for more than 100 commonly encountered internal medicine, gynecological, dermatological, and ear, eye, nose, and throat disorders. A wide range of therapeutic techniques is presented, including: Seed acupressure Filiform needling Intradermal needle implantation Electroacupuncture Plum blossom needling Bloodletting Medicine injection Ear moxibustion Ear massage Medicated plasters Magnet therapy An extensive clinical section provides treatment protocols for more than 130 common disorders, including primary and supplementary point prescriptions, therapeutic methods, clinical notes, and case studies drawn from the clinical experience of Dr. Yang Yun Bi of Huang Shan Medical School in Anhui Province, China. Whether used as a classroom text or an everyday clinical reference, Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture offers a practical and authoritative guide to one of Traditional Chinese Medicines most effective microsystems.