A Treatise on Acupuncturation

By James Morss Churchill

Explore the 19th-century medical practice that brings ancient surgical operations from Japan and China to Europe, offering relief from muscular ailments through the skillful placement of needles.

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2016-01-21

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Summary

"A Treatise on Acupuncturation" by James Morss Churchill is a historical medical text presenting the surgical operation of acupuncturation from Japanese and Chinese practices to a European medical audience. It explains the operation's potential as a treatment for different diseases, emphasizing its simple methodology, which requires specialized needles and anatomical expertise to insert them correctly. The book presents a range of successful case studies, most notably for rheumatism and muscular ailments, to persuade doctors to research and implement acupuncturation in their own clinics and surgical practices.