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Volume II · Acupuncture in Theory and Practice

Needling Contraindications

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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Contraindications and Precautions

Regions not to needle, states in which needling should wait, and patients who require caution.

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Contraindications of Needling

Where and when not to needle, and the consequences of disregarding the prohibitions.

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Diagnostic Essentials and the End of the Meridians

The location of qi in each season, the needling appropriate to it, and the signs of a channel ending.

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