Techniques for Successful Point Selection. Covering a broad range of topics beginning with an historical look at the origins of traditional Chinese acupuncture, this reference text explores the 5-element and the 8-principle approaches, as well as seasonal effects and the effects of needling.

Table of Contents
The Five Elements (Five Phases); The 'Welling' Theory; The Eight Principles; The rules of acupuncture; Other considerations; Needle techniques; Moxa techniques; The Plum-Blossom needle; Cupping; Timing the treatment; Finding the point; Formulating a treatment