Moxibustion: The Power of Mugwort Fire

Moxibustion is one half of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, but little has been published on this modality in English. For the first time in English, this book discusses in detail the classic Chinese medical literature on the use of moxibustion. This book includes: A complete history of the use of moxibustion in China from the Han dynasty (200BCE) through modern times Practical protocols using many types and styles of moxibustion based on the writings of Yang Jizhou (The Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion), Zhang Jiebin (Illustrated Supplement to the Categorized Classic), and Li Shizhen (The Great Pharmacopeia) General guidelines and techniques for the use of moxibustion as well as special point locations and usages Case studies from classic sources with protocols for a wide range of conditions Moxibustion, astrology, and divination How to deal with moxa sores according to the classic literature Detailed information about source materials used for this book along with passages in Chinese in every chapter as relevant