Clinical Reference · Tung’s Acupuncture
Quick Facts
Author
Dr Wei-Chieh Young
Publisher
American Chinese Cultural Center
Edition
5th edition, 2017
Tung’s acupuncture occupies a distinctive place in Chinese medicine. Developed by Master Tung Ching-Chang and transmitted through a small circle of trusted students, it uses a system of points largely outside the classical meridian structure — points that have attracted significant clinical interest but require a different framework to understand and apply well.
Lectures on Tung’s Acupuncture: Therapeutic System draws on seminars delivered by Dr Wei-Chieh Young at Korean universities, transcribed and structured into a systematic clinical reference. Dr Young — one of the foremost Western authorities on Tung’s acupuncture — covers point selection logic, treatment principles and the theoretical foundations that distinguish Tung’s system from classical TCM acupuncture.
What the book covers
01
The theoretical basis of Tung’s acupuncture and its relationship to classical meridian theory
02
Point selection principles across a broad range of clinical presentations
03
Clinical applications spanning neurological, gynaecological and dermatological presentations
04
Practical guidance on integrating Tung’s points with classical meridian-based techniques
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Detailed clinical comparisons to support decision-making in practice
06
The distinguishing features of Tung’s system set against classical TCM acupuncture methodology
Who this is for
This is a reference text for practitioners, not an introductory guide. It assumes a working knowledge of TCM acupuncture and builds from there — most valuable to those already in practice who want to extend their clinical range.