Practical Acupuncture: From Basics to Clinic

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Practical Acupuncture: From Basics to Clinic
By Dr. Wang Yi and Professor Zheng Jianhua

A bilingual Chinese-English guide that bridges the gap between classical acupuncture theory and confident clinical practice.

Chinese acupuncture has evolved over millennia, from the foundational teachings of the Huangdi Neijing to generations of clinical refinement. Yet for many students and international practitioners, the sheer volume of classical texts and the complexity of technique can make it hard to know where to begin. Drawing on more than forty years of combined clinical experience, Dr. Wang Yi (Chief Physician) and Professor Zheng Jianhua (Vice President of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies and founding President of the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Society of Australia) have distilled their expertise into a practical, protocol-based guide designed for real-world use.

Rather than leading with abstract theory, this book centres on a “disease, acupoint, technique” framework, with each protocol built around 2 to 5 core acupoints, clear location methods, and standardised steps. Every protocol has been clinically validated, and a dedicated Acupuncture Safety Guide sets out contraindications and international acupoint codes to support safe, confident treatment.

The book also introduces a three-stage constitutional approach (identification, regulation, and symptom intervention) and offers fresh clinical context for classical methods such as the Twelve Heavenly Star Points and the Great Connecting Meridian Method.

Ideal for TCM enthusiasts, beginner practitioners, and acupuncturists working across languages and cultures, this guide offers a clear path from textbook to clinic.

Key features:

• Bilingual format: Chinese original text with precise English translation and annotations
• Practical “disease, acupoint, technique” structure for fast, confident learning
• Clinically validated protocols with defined timeframes for symptom relief
• Dedicated safety guide covering contraindications and international acupoint codes
• Constitutional regulation system for preventive care
• Modern clinical context for classical techniques

Published April 20, 2026.

ISBN: 9789888731473

Chapter One: Head Face & Sensory Organ Conditions Section

1. Eye Pain & Discomfort
2. Hordeolum (Stye)
3. Acute Pharyngitis/Sore Throat
4. Ear Pain
5. Tinnitus (Neurological Tinnitus)
6. Facial Acne/Rosacea
7. Rhinitis and Allergic Rhinitis
8. Facial Paralysis
9. Hemifacial Spasm
10. Gum Recession

Chapter Two: Neck-Shoulder & Upper Limb Disorders

1. Frozen shoulder (50 Year Old Shoulder)
2. Stroke Sequelae-Stiff Fingers in Clenched Fist
3. Tennis Elbow/Forearm Pain
4. Three-Hand Points and Three-Foot Points System for Neck-Shoulder-Low Back Pain
5. Cervical Spondylosis
6. Stiff Neck (Acute Cervical Stiffness and Pain)
7. Shoulder and Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
8. Upper Limb Numbness (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Cervical Origin)

Chapter Three: Thoracic Disorders

1. Mammary Hyperplasia (Breast Distension and Pain, Breast Lumps)
2. Acute Chest and Hypochondrial Strain (Acute Soft Tissue Injury of the THoracic and Hypochondrial Region)
3. Hiccups (Diaphragmatic Spasm)

Chapter Four: Lumbar and Back Disorders

1. Acute Lumbar Sprain
2. Chronic Low Back Pain
3. Renal/ureteral Colic (Nephritic Colic)
4. Herpes Zoster (Lumbodorsal Type)

Chapter Five: Lower Extremity Disorders

1. Sciatica Pain
2. Knee Pain
3. Hip Pain
4. Gastrocnemius Spasm
5. Heel Pain
6. Ankle Sprain
7. Lower Limb Numbness
8. Lower Limb Edema
9. Cold Sensation in Lower Limbs

Chapter Six: Other Systemic Diseases and Comprehensive Pain Relief Methods

1. Vertigo
2. Anxiety and Stress-Related Chest Tightness
3. Emergency Pain Relief Protocol for Visceral Acute Pain
4. Systemic Myofascial Tension Syndrome
5. “Universal Pain-Relief Four Acupoints” for Systemic Pain
6. Xie’s Four Analgesic Points for General Pain
7. Motion Sickness
8. Insomnia
9. Constipation
10. Abnormal Sweating
11. Functional uterine Bleeding
12. Strengthening Vital Qi and Consolidating Consitution for Physical Conditioning

Chapter Seven: The Great Meridian Connection Method

Chapter Eight: Twelve Star Acupoints of Ma Danyang

Chapter Nine: Contraindications and Risk Notes of Commonly Used Acupoints in Clinical Practice