Under the guidance of Yin-yang, Zang-fu organs, five elements and other theories of traditional Chinese medicine, and with the theory of meridians and acupoints as the core, acupuncture and moxibustion is a subject that absorbs the relevant achievements of modern anatomy and physiology to study the prevention and treatment of diseases by stimulating specific parts of the human body with acupuncture, moxibustion and other methods.
Acupuncture is a bright pearl in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine, which is shining on the world medical stage. In 2010, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included "Chinese acupuncture" in the "list of representative works of human intangible cultural heritage".
Acupuncture has become an important part of world medicine owing to its wide range of indications, significant effect, facilitating the operation and safety.
The MOOC “Introduction to Acupuncture and Moxibustion” is a popularized professional course for college students, doctors of traditional Chinese and Western medicine and acupuncture amateurs. It was identified as the first batch of national top-quality online courses in 2017, and won the first prize of "Most beautiful MOOC" in 2018.
This course integrates acupuncture and moxibustion and tries to present the general picture of them in a concise way. The content is into three parts. The first part traces back to the origin, introduces the long history of acupuncture and moxibustion with historical allusions and knowledge of astronomy, geography, philosophy and archaeology, so that students can understand the origin of acupuncture and the historical background of theory formation. In the second part, the core content of the complex theoretical system of acupuncture and moxibustion–meridians and acupoints–is explained concisely and clearly by means of illustration and metaphor, which lays a foundation for the systematic study of meridians and acupoints in the future. The third part shows the unique clinical thinking and multifarious treatment methods in acupuncture therapy.
The lecturers of this course are all from the School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, including famous lecturers from excellent teaching team of Beijing. The teaching methods include online video, self-study of related materials, homework, online discussion, unit test, final assessment, etc.
This course aims to help learners have a general understanding of acupuncture and moxibustion and ignite learners’ interest in further study by offering an introduction of the key knowledge of this discipline in the form of short videos.
Welcome to the Introduction to Acupuncture and Moxibustion and the world of acupuncture and moxibustion.
Through the teaching of the Introduction to Acupuncture and Moxibustion, students can understand the basic framework and the connotation of the core theory of acupuncture and moxibustion, be familiar with the development of acupuncture and the formation of the theoretical system, and master the role and position of acupuncture and moxibustion in the world medicine. By making full use of MOOC as a carrier, students can be inspired to love traditional medicine and lay a foundation for in-depth and systematic study of acupuncture.
Chapter 1 Long History (1)
1.1 Acupuncture—The Ancient Medicine Goes to the World 走向世界的古老医学——针灸
1.2 From Bian Stone to Silver Needle 从砭石到银针
1.3 From Drilling Wood to Make Fire to Moxibustion 从钻木取火到艾灸
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 1 (1)
Chapter 1 Long History (2)
2.1 From River to Meridian 从江河到经络
2.2 From Bian Que to Cheng Dan’an（Part A）从扁鹊到承淡安（上）
2.3 From Bian Que to Cheng Dan’an（Part B）从扁鹊到承淡安（下）
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 1 (2)
Unit Test of Chapter 1
Unit Assignment of the Chapter 1
Chapter 2 A Systematic and Complete Theoretical System（1）
3.1 Multi-dimensional Life Network—The Composition and Function of Meridians 立体开放的生命网络——经络组成与功能
3.2 Main Part of Meridian System—The Twelve Regular Channels 经络系统的主体——十二经脉
3.3 Regulatory and Supplying System of Twelve Channels—The Eight Extraordinary Vessels 十二经脉的调节补给系统——奇经八脉
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 2 (1)
Chapter 2 A Systematic and Complete Theoretical System（2）
4.1 Frame of the Twelve Channels—The Twelve Channel Sinew
4.2 The Exterior of the Twelve Channels—The Fifteen Collaterals and the Twelve Cutaneous Regions
4.3 Gateway of Qi and Blood of the Meridian System—Acupuncture Points
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 2 (2)
Chapter 2 A Systematic and Complete Theoretical System（3）
5.1 Key Point of Grasping Acupoints—Clearly Understanding the Characteristics of Acupoints
5.2 Special and Powerful Members among Acupoints—The Specific Points
5.3 Ruler in the Body—Methods of Locating Acupoints
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 2 (3)
Chapter 2 A Systematic and Complete Theoretical System
Chapter 2 A Systematic and Complete Theoretical System
Chapter 3 Unique Treatment Methods（1）
6.1 Treating Headache with the Method of Treating Upper Diseases by Using Lower Points
6.2 Treating Stomachache by Combination of Front-mu points and Lower He-sea Points
6.3 Treating Constipation by Deep Puncture on Tianshu (ST 25)
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 3 (1)
Chapter 3 Unique Treatment Methods（2）
7.1 Treating Dysmenorrhea Based on Channel Examination and Syndrome Differentiation
7.2 Treating Shoulder Pain by Contralateral Selection of Acupoints
7.3 Manipulating Needle to Guide Qi Movement for Eye Disorders
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 3 (2)
Chapter 3 Unique Treatment Methods（3）
8.1 Regulating Yin Heel and Yang Heel Vessels for the Treatment of Insomnia
8.2 Acupuncture for Depressive Disorder by Unblocking Governor Vessel and Regulating Spirit
8.3 Acupuncture for Asthma Based on the Theory “Treating Winter Diseases in Summer”
8.4 Fire Needling for the Treatment of Herpes Zoster
8.5 Warming Channels and Unblocking Collateral to Dispel Wind Dampness
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 3 (3)
Chapter 3 Unique Treatment Methods（4）
9.1 Bloodletting to Expel Stasis for the Treatment of Lower Back Pain
9.2 Unique Therapeutic Methods and Techniques in Acupuncture and Moxibustion
9.3 Composing a New Chapter of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Expanding Learning Material of Chapter 3 (4)
Unit Test of Chapter 3
Unit Assignment of Chapter 3
This course is for anybody interested in learning acupuncture-moxibustion and Chinese culture. It will be particular suitable for freshmen in Chinese medicine universities and health care professionals who what to know and perhaps further study acupuncture.
1.Acupuncture and Moxibustion. English Textbook Series of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Zhao Baixiao. Du Huanbin. Lixing Lao. People's Medical publishing house. 2017.
2.《走进针灸的世界》.赵百孝、马文珠.人民卫生出版社. 2017
3.《针灸学》（第2版）.张吉主编.高等中医药院校教学参考丛书.人民卫生出版社. 2007
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