Description
Practical Guide to Bloodletting in Acupuncture
Book Summary
This work offers a complete and applied study of bloodletting as a therapeutic method within Traditional Chinese Medicine. The reader will find a detailed exposition of its historical foundations, its mechanics, and manipulation techniques, as well as an extensive overview of the pathologies treatable through this procedure. The book integrates the use of filiform needles, three-edged needles, "seven-star" or "plum blossom" hammers, as well as the application of moxa and cupping, providing a practical guide for the professional.
What is it about?
The work is structured into two clearly differentiated parts. The first part addresses the theoretical and practical foundations of bloodletting: its origin in the Huangdi Neijing (Canon of Internal Medicine), the historical evolution of the technique, the mechanics of its application, and the different types of manipulation. The second part focuses on clinical application, presenting a wide range of pathologies organized by apparatus and system. Gynecological, otorhinolaryngological, dermatological, and other system conditions are included, detailing how to treat them through the combined use of needles, moxibustion, and cupping.
Main Topics
- Historical and theoretical foundations of bloodletting in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Mechanics and manipulation of bloodletting techniques.
- Clinical application of filiform needles, three-edged needles, and "seven-star" or "plum blossom" hammers.
- Combined use of moxa and cupping in treatment.
- Treatment protocols for gynecological, otorhinolaryngological, dermatological, and other system pathologies.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at professionals and students of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine who wish to delve into the technique of bloodletting as a therapeutic resource. It is also of interest to integrative physicians and therapists seeking to expand their treatment arsenal with classical foundations and documented practical applications.
What this book provides
- A practical and systematized compendium of bloodletting, from its classical bases to its contemporary application.
- Detailed protocols for the treatment of specific pathologies, organized by body systems.
- Clear instructions on the handling of different instruments (needles, hammer, cups, and moxa).
- An integrative vision that combines theory, technique, and clinical cases to facilitate direct application in the clinic.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Jian Hua, Xu
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Chinese medicine and acupuncture
- Collection: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 198
- Dimensions: Not available
- Weight: 227 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for the professional who seeks to master a specific and often less widespread technique of acupuncture. Its value lies in the didactic structure that combines historical rigor with clinical applicability, offering a useful resource for both training and daily practice. The inclusion of varied pathologies and the detail in the use of different instruments make it a complete guide for the therapist interested in bloodletting.