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This book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1, Essentials of Acupuncture, introduces the general knowledge of holding the needle, obtaining acuesthesia, and withdrawing the needle. Chapter 2, Needling Techniques of the Filiform Needle, the core of the book, introduces over 10 kinds of supplementary techniques used before and after needling, over 20 kinds of supplementary needling techniques, 8 kinds of general strengthening and reducing techniques, and 20 kinds of complex needling techniques.Chapter 3, Needling Techniques in the Neijing, introduces Nine Needle, Twelve Needle, Five Needle, and Three Needle Techniques, and Qi Directing.Chapter 4, Penetrating Needling, introduces 30 kinds of special penetrating needling techniques.Chapter 5, Artistic Needling, introduces 23 kinds of artistic needling techniques effective in clinical use.Chapter 6, Special Needling Techniques, introduces 11 kinds of special needling techniques.
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