Li Ding has more that 30 years of both research and clinical experience. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the All-China Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

Acupuncture, Meridian Theory and Acupuncture Points is both a study manual and reference text. Professor Li ding offers a refreshing approach of Meridians and takes us from the concept of Meridian Theory to the origin and formation of the Meridian theory.

From this easily understood beginning, we are taught both the concept and formation of the Meridians. The flow of thought is quite normal as the lesson moves from this established premise to the Physiological Functions and Pathological changes of the Meridians. Before delving into the complexities of the Meridians, the book explains the clinical applications of the Meridians from not only a diagnostic aspect but a therapeutic aspect as well.

The text discusses in depth the twelve Regular Meridians as well as the Eight Extra Meridians. There is a comparison between the Extra and Regular Meridians as well as their functions. Here the manual highlights the Fifteen Major Collaterals of the Meridians, the Inner Conduits of the Twelve Regular Meridians, the Tendino-muscular Structures of the Twelve Regular Meridians and the Cutaneous Zones of the Twelve Regular Meridians.

Professor Li Ding devotes a whole chapter to discuss both the concept of acupuncture points as well as nomenclature of points. The author elaborates on the methods for locating points and functions and significance of specific points.

The text then describes all of the points on all of the meridians. The location descriptions are lucid and there are line drawings for every point as well to complement the accuracy.

I was particularly pleased with Professor Li Ding's discussion about the meaning of the points from the Chinese names of these points.

As I treat patients on a daily basis, I find this text valuable. It occupies a place quite near my desk. Thank you Professor Li Ding.