Description:

By Lorraine Wilcox, LAc

Illustrated with line drawings, photographs and tables

Softback

Blue Poppy Press , 2008

Basic Information:

Moxibustion is one half of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, but little has been published on this modality in English.  For the first time in English, this book discusses in detail the classic Chinese medical literature on the use of moxibustion and the practical application of moxibustion in clinic.

Lorraine Wilcox’ authoritative and thorough book includes:

• A complete history of the use of moxibustion in China from the Han dynasty (200 BCE) through modern times
• Practical protocols using many types and styles of moxibustion based on the writings of Yang Jizhou (The Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion), Zhang Jiebin (Illustrated Supplement to the Categorised Classic), and Li Shizhen (The Great Pharmacopeia)
• General guidelines and techniques for the use of moxibustion as well as special point locations and usages
• Case studies from classic sources with protocols for a wide range of conditions
• Moxibustion, astrology, and divination
• How to deal with moxa sores according to the classic literature
• Detailed information about the source materials used for this book along with passages in Chinese in every chapter as relevant

The book investigates the use of moxibustion in treating and preventing disease.  

Contents:

• Part 1:  Overview of Moxigustion
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1:  Moxibustion, Introduction, Functions, Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Chapter 2:  Methods of Moxibustion Treatment
  • Chapter 3:  The History of Moxibustion
• Part 2:  Moxibustion in the Ming dynasty
  • Chapter 4:  Introduction to the Translations
  • Chapter 5:  General Guidelines & Techniques
  • Chapter 6:  Points Used for Moxibustion
  • Chapter 7:  Points Contraindicated for Moxibustion
  • Chapter 8:  The Materials of Moxibustion
  • Chapter 9:  Special Methods & Formulas
  • Chapter 10:  Zhang Jiebin’s Treatment Formulary in the Illustrated Supplement
  • Chapter 11:  Other Treatments with Moxibustion
  • Chapter 12:  Case Studies Using Moxibustion
  • Chapter 13:  Timing of Treatment
  • Chapter 14:  Magical Moxibustion
• Part 3:  Conclusion
  • Conclusion
• Appendix 1:  Sources of the Ming Texts and Bibliographies of Their Authors

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