A Treatise on Acupuncturation by James Morss Churchill
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"A Treatise on Acupuncturation" by James Morss Churchill is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. This treatise aims to introduce and describe acupuncturation, a surgical operation with origins in Japanese and Chinese practices, now being integrated into European medicine. The book elucidates the technique, its theoretical underpinnings, and the effectiveness of the operation as a remedy for various ailments. In the treatise, Churchill outlines the methodology of acupuncturation, detailing
the tools required, particularly the specialized needles, and the technique for inserting them into specific points of the body to alleviate pain and treat certain conditions. He emphasizes that the technique is simple yet requires anatomical knowledge to ensure safety. The book includes numerous cases showcasing successful outcomes from the procedure, particularly in treating rheumatism and other muscular ailments. Churchill aims to encourage the medical community to explore and experiment with acupuncturation, believing it has the potential to provide significant relief for patients suffering from various diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Churchill, James Morss, 1796?-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Treatise on Acupuncturation |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | Acupuncture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50985 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50985-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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