Acupuncture: Reference Texts

Maciocia, G. (2008). The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists (2nd ed.). (Chapters 1 through 3; Chapters 5 through 18; Chapters 50 through 68) New York: Churchill Livingstone.

National Acupuncture Foundation (2003). Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists: Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Practice of Acupuncture (5th ed.). Gig Harbor, WA: National Acupuncture Foundation.

Oleson, T. (2003). Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture (3rd ed.). New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Xinnong, C. (Ed.). (1999-2004). Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Revised Edition. (Chapters 1 and 2; Sections I and II of Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Sections I, II, and III of Chapter 5; Chapters 6 through 11; Sections I, II and III of Chapter 14; Chapters 15 and 16; and Supplementary Section on Ear Acupuncture Therapy.) Beijing: Foreign Language Press. (Original work published 1987.)

* The listed chapters in the Maciocia and Xinnong texts include content usually covered by the typical curriculum for a 100-hour acupuncture course for chiropractors. However, the chapter references are to be understood as areas of emphasis. Some courses and the NBCE examination may cover content from other chapters.