The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Classic Principles in Action

Ikeda Masakazu
translated by Edward Obaidey


The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Classic Principles in Action is an in-depth introduction to a form of treatment practiced in Japan that is based on the classics of Oriental medicine. It provides a bridge for traditionally trained students and practitioners who are having difficulty transferring their knowledge of Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion into clinical practice, and will inform the reader’s work with the breadth and depth of the classics. It is a very popular book in Japan.

Part One provides the basic information needed to understand and diagnose the most common patterns of disease. Part Two sets forth guidelines for treating a wide variety of disorders including those affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and urogenital systems. Case histories and drawings vividly illustrate the theoretical discussion of each disorder and its treatment. An introduction by the translator illuminates certain aspects of this work which may be unfamiliar to students in the West.

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"A beautifully produced book designed by the award-winning Gary Niemeier for Eastland Press, and a joy to read. Rich with nourishing clinical advice."
-Steve Clavey, The Lantern

CONTENTS

Translator’s Introduction

Part One

 Therapeutic Guidelines 

 Lung Deficiency/Yang Excess/Heat Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Yang Excess/Heat Pattern 

 Lung Deficiency/Yang Deficiency/Cold Pattern 

 Kidney Deficiency/Yang Deficiency/Cold Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Kidney Deficiency/Cold Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Yang Deficiency/Cold Pattern 

 Liver Deficiency/Yang Deficiency/Cold Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Liver Excess/Heat Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Liver Excess/Blood Stasis Pattern 

 Lung Deficiency/Liver Excess/Blood Stasis Pattern 

 Liver Deficiency/Yin Deficiency/Heat Pattern 

 Kidney Deficiency/Yin Deficiency/Heat Pattern 

 Spleen Deficiency/Yin Deficiency/Heat Pattern

 Part Two 

 Introduction to Clinical Studies 

 Neuromusculoskeletal Diseases 

 Respiratory Diseases 

 Circulatory Diseases 

 Diseases of the Digestive Tract and Related Complaints 

 Urogenital Diseases 

 Women’s Diseases 

 Neurological and Psychological Disorders 

 Miscellaneous Disorders

 Bibliography
 Point Index
 Herb & Formula Index: English & Chinese
 General Index