Practical Approach to Acupuncture by Prabha Borwankar

A complete guide to acupuncture, this book, penned bty Dr Prabha Borwankar elucidates its readers on the science of acupuncture, a chinese traditional form of therapy. The book begins with a detailed introductory chapter on acupuncture featuring information on the history of acupuncture, its mechanism, techniques including sterilization of the skin and revention of accidents and the material required. The chapter also informs the reader about the concept of Qi, Yin and Yang, the meridians, location of acupuncture points, positioning of the patient, contraindications and complications of acupuncture, Chinese pulse diagnosis, five elements, source points and acupuncture monogram, all explained thoroughly with labelled diagrams and illustrations.

The following chapters detail the various meridians and ancillary acupuncture including that of the ear, scalp and head, nose and face and wrist-ankle. The book goes on to educate its readers on the ancient and new laws of acupuncture alongside therapeutics for disorders of the respiratory, locomotor, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Therapeutics have also been given for cosmetic conditions, psychiatric and psychological conditions, diseases of the skin, obstetric and gynaecological problems.

KEY FEATURES:-

• Complete package of information on acupuncture, its history and evolution, principles and procedures, ancient and new laws, indications, contraindications and complications.
• Chapters detailing the clinical applicability of acupuncture to disorders of the skin, psychiatric, respiratory, locomotor, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
• Therapeutic applicability of acupuncture in gynaecological and obstetric problems
• Details of ancillary acupuncture for disorders of the ear, scalp and head, nose and face and wrist-ankle.