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Volume II · Acupuncture in Theory and Practice

Lifting-Thrusting Method

From the general theory of meridians and points, through needle holding and qi regulation, tonification and reduction, and the management of mishaps, to clinical prescriptions by specialty.

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Single Methods of Tonification and Reduction

Rotation, lifting and thrusting, slow and fast, directional, respiratory and open-closed methods.

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Nan Jing, Chapter 78: Techniques of Tonification and Reduction

The pressing hand matters as much as the needling hand; the mechanics of tonification and reduction.

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