Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-164) and index.
Contents
The fundamentals of Chinese philosophy and medical theory -- Historical background of acupuncture and moxibustion -- Different styles of acupuncture -- Emperors, the Forbidden City, heaven, earth, and man -- The wood element -- The fire element -- The earth element -- The metal element -- The water element -- How diagnosis works -- The five element acupuncture consultation -- How acupuncture works -- Preventive medicine.