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"Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion”, English 4th Edition

Launches in North America

at the US Center for Chinese Medicine (USCCM)

by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM)

  •      The launch ceremony of the fourth English edition of "Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion" was held on September 14th at USCCM by BUCM.

  •  Many acupuncture learners gathered to witness and celebrate the publication of this book. Well-known American acupuncture educator Dave Liu, one of the editors of “Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” introduced the important role and impact of this book in the history of acupuncture in the US.

  • Megan Haungs, administrative dean of New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, expressed congratulations on the official release of the book.

  • David Xuhui Li, president of the United Alliance of New York State Licensed Acupuncturists, spoke on behalf of the American physician organization and delivered a congratulatory letter.

  • Rongsheng Lin, vice president of the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, also attended to extend congratulations on this special occasion.

  • American acupuncturist William Dawson shared stories and insights from his over 20 years journey learning Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

  • Daniel Jiao from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and Chao An, director of US Center for Chinese Medicine by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, were the hosts of the conference.

  • Kai Cheng, the vice editor of “Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” professor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and grandson of Great Master of Chinese Medicine-Academician Cheng Xinnong, held an on-site book signing with other editors.

  •    Edited by Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and traditional Chinese Medicine Master Cheng Xinong,

  •  “Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion” is the first international acupuncture tutorial. It has already been translated into 27 languages and is followed by hundreds of thousands of learners. It serves as the first reference book for acupuncturist examinations in many countries, including the United States and Canada, and is considered a landmark work in the history of international acupuncture education.

  • The new edition of "Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion" strives to highlight the core values of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)’s foundational theories, play a guiding role in the clinical practice of acupuncture, and establishing clinical features.

  • The new edition also strives to align with the direction of international acupuncture education development, broaden international horizons, cite international standards, and adopt an international layout to display the rich knowledge and content inherited from ancient time as well as developed more recently, promote the internationalization of Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion, and introduce the Chinese Medicine to the world.

  • In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to acupuncture and moxibustion in the United States, and it has begun to be widely used.

  • As the problem of opioid analgesic drug abuse and addiction is becoming more and more serious in the United States, it has become a public crisis of concern to all sectors of society.

  • The scientific and medical communities are striving to provide effective and sustainable solutions to this formidable public health challenge.

  • The US Congress has increased the basic funding of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $500 million since fiscal year 2018 to perform related research

  • The Food and Drug Administration and other agencies in the United States are looking for non-drug therapies to control pain, and the potential of acupuncture in analgesia has gradually received increased attention.

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  • The H.R.6 bill, signed into law by the President of the United States on October 24, 2019, aims to reduce the use of opioids in the United States. It mentions the need to evaluate the analgesic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion within one year. This is the first time that acupuncture and moxibustion has been included in a United States federal legal document.The expanding medical demand also encourages the continuous improvement of the acupuncture and moxibustion industry to meet the needs of serving societal health.

  • The "No Pain Initiative" Acupuncture and Moxibustion Pain Analgesia Project, proposed by the US Center for Chinese Medicine by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in cooperation with Pan-Asian Volunteer HealthClinic, received funding from the Maryland Health Commission, and uses acupuncture and moxibustion to relieve the suffering of patients with chronic pain.

  • US Center for Chinese Medicine by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine was established in 2015, and consists of a TCM museum, educational meeting space, clinical area, library and other facilities. It continues to be an important platform for practitioners and fans of traditional Chinese medicine in the United States to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, understand traditional Chinese medicine, and promote communication and research between Chinese and American traditional Chinese medicine hospitals.

  • Since its establishment, it has carried out academic exchanges and medical cooperation with the George Washington Hospital, the National Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and other institutions.

  • Leveraging Beijing University of Chinese Medicine’s rich resources in TCM higher education、 scientific research、and clinical treatment, USCCM plays an important role in facilitating China-U.S. cooperation in the development of TCM higher education fostering scientific research of TCM, disseminatingTCM knowledge, promoting cultural exchanges of TCM between China and the United States, and applying TCM to promote public health  and benefit the people of all countries.

From: https://www.usccmbybucm.org/chinese-acupuncture-and-moxibustion

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中国针灸学》英文第四版华府首发 

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2019-09-24 00:08. 

  •    《中国针灸学》英文第四版北美首发仪式于9月14日在北京中医药大学美国中医中心举行，中国工程院院士、中国国医大师程莘农主编的《中国针灸学》在修整和增减后再次走进市场，推动中医药走向世界。

  • 当日，程莘农嫡孙程凯参加首发仪式并对第四版新书做了简要介绍。程凯介绍，《中国针灸学》从1964年发布第一版，并在1987年出版了英、法、西班牙语等外文版，是第一本国际针灸教材。

  • 在长达20多年的时间内，一直是欧美各国的中医学子们认识和学习针灸的入门向导。

  • 该书英文第四版的修订工作，历时5年，努力突出中医基础理论的核心价值，突出中医技术要素对针灸的指导作用，经络腧穴理论对传统的主导作用，针灸操作规范对技术的基础作用以及辨证施治原则对疗效的核心作用。

  • 程凯说，新版《中国针灸学》在原版的基础上补充了3个内容，包括使用世界通行的方式进行穴位表述，通过平面方式了解穴位位置，并删减了现在不常见的疾病，增加了现在常见的疾病。

  • 程凯说，祖父程莘农院士一直向他强调好医生的三个层次，分别是医士、医师和医家，他称他的祖父是中国公认的医家，而他也希望自己能做好医师本分，并向医家靠近。

  • 随后，程凯教授藉助北京中医药大学的国家虚拟仿真教学项目——VR教学系统，讲授了程莘农三才针法及临床应用经验。

From: https://www.sohu.com/a/342902750_739285

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Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (4th Ed)

     

     In this fourth edition, a number of revisions and readjustments have been made in the light of existing needs in education, scientific research, medical treatment, and international academic exchanges. 

Preface to the Revised Edition (1999) Preface (1987)

Chapter I A Brief History of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

I.THE ORIGIN OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION

II.THE ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHIMENTS OF ANCIENT ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION

III.MODERN DECLINE AND NEW LIFE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION

IV.REJUVENATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION IN NEW CHINA V.THE DISSEMINATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION TO THE WORLD

Chapter 2 Yin and Yang,and the Five Elements

I.YIN AND YANG

1.Basic Knowledge of the Theory of Yin and Yang

2.Application of the Theory of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

II.THE FIVE ELEMENTS

1.Classification of Phenomena According to the Five Elements

2.Law of Movement of the Five Elements

3.Application of the Theory of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 3 The Zang-Fu Organs

1.Ancient anatomical knowledge.

2.Observation of physiological and pathological phenomena.

3.The summary of rich exprience obtained through lengthy clinical practice.

I.THE FIVE ZANG ORGANS

1.The Heart

2.The Liver

3.The Spleen

4.The Lung

5.The Kidney

II.THE SIX FU ORGANS

1.The Gallbladder

2.The Stomach

3.The Small Intestine

4.The Large Intestine

5.The Bladder

6.The Triple Energizer

III.THE EXTRA FU ORGANS

1.The Brain

2.The Uterus

IV.THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ZANG-FU ORGANS

1.The Relationships among the Zang Organs

2.The Relationship between the Zang and the Fu Organst1 AIOM

3.The Relationships among the Fu Organs

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Index

Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

(4th Edition, First Printing, October 2019)

 From: https://www.easterncurrents.ca/ProductDetail/B3442_Chinese-Acupuncture-And-Moxibustion-4th-Ed

Chapter 5 The Meridians and Collaterals

Chapter 6 An Introduction to Acupuncture Points

Chapter 7 Acupuncture Points

Chapter 8 Aetiology and Pathogenesis

Chapter 9 Diagnostic Methods

Chapter 10 Differentiation of Syndromes

Chapter 11 Acupuncture and Mobustion Techniques 

Chapter 12 A General Introduction to Acupuncture Treatment 

Chapter 13 Internal Diseases 

Chapter 14 Gynecological Diseases 

Chapter 15 Pediatric Diseases 

Chapter 16 External Diseases 

Chapter 17 Diseases of Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat 

Chapter 18 Beauty-Damaging Diseases Bibliography Standard Nomenclature of the Acupuncture Points of the Fourteen Meridians 

Chapter 4 Qi, Blood and Body Fluid

I.QI

1.Classification and Production of Qi

2.Functions of Qi

II.BLOOD

1.Formation and Circulation of Blood

2.Functions of Blood

III.BODY FLUID

1.Formation and Distribution of Body Fluid

2.Functions of Body Fluid (Jin ye)

IV.THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QI,BLOOD AND BODY FLUID

1.The Relationship between Qi and Blood ……

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