Neijing Classical Acupuncture Text Series

The Neijing Classical Acupuncture Texts Series is a long-term translation and research project, that seeks to investigate the central themes of the Huangdi Neijing Suwen 黃帝內經素問 and Huangdi Neijing Lingshu 黃帝內經靈樞. The overall goal of the project is to create a series of standardized reference materials that can be used by students, training programs and clinicians.

Each volume of this series follows a specific outline:

  • Part I – Gives a general introduction and historical background to the subject.
  • Part II – Provides detailed text translations from the Huangdi Neijing Suwen Lingshu that relate to the theme being discussed, including commentary.
  • Part III – Provides a series of comprehensive appendices and glossaries.

The primary topics of this series, with scheduled publication dates:

  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume I: Channels and Vessels” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2013)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume II, Shen 神” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2014)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume III: Basic Clinical Principles” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2015)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume IV: Space/Time Directionality” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2016)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume V: Clinical Diagnosis” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2017)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume VI: Clinical Treatment Strategies” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2018)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume VII: Pathology” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2019)
  • “Neijing Classical Acupuncture Series, Volume VIII: Heaven and Earth Interactions” (Scheduled publication date: Spring 2020)