Story of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture and moxibustion are therapeutic methods characteristic in traditional Chinese medicine. They have a recorded history of more than 2,000 years.

This book elucidates vividly and concisely the beginnings and development of these methods. It also describes how Chinese medical workers, following Chairman Mao's teachings, explore the legacy of Chinese medicine and achieve new breakthroughs in this branch of medical science. Acupuncture anaesthesia is also covered.