Starting with historical background, including the origins and meanings of concepts essential to the practice of acupuncture, the text proceeds to a discussion of the anatomical and pathophysiological concepts of Oriental medicine, concluding with a detailed review of diagnostic methods. A practical guid for lay practitioners as well as healthcare professionals. 114 black-and-white illustrations. Unabridged reprint of the edition published by Japan Publications, Inc., Tokyo, 1982.
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