A Manual of Acupuncture

3.6
626 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image
Screenshot image

About this app

This is the latest Android mobile app version of the foremost points textbook in the Western world - A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman & Mazin Al-Khafaji, with Kevin Baker. The ultimate acupoints index for acupuncturists/acupressure/shiatsu practitioners etc., and much more!

We hope you will enjoy the following features (please note, listed below are the full ‘Pro’ membership features. Downloading the app gives you a free ‘Lite’ account with full access to the Lung channel, and samples of other material. You also have the option of a 7 day free trial of 'Pro' membership access):

• Every channel point and extraordinary point from A Manual of Acupuncture textbook.

• English and Chinese point names, point category, location, location notes, detailed illustration, needling instructions and cautions, actions, clinical application and combinations.

• Each point includes Chinese tones, printed Chinese characters and calligraphy as well as audio of the Chinese pronunciation.

• Videos and commentary for every point showing location and needling technique.

• Videos of Primary Channel pathways and important surface anatomy.

• Illustrations for all primary, luo-connecting, divergent and sinew channels, the eight extraordinary vessels and the body area illustrations.

• All the main point categories (e.g. five shu points, xi-cleft points, back-shu points) for easy revision.

• Create your own point groups which you can use to tailor study and reference.

• Self-testing module to aid learning of points and point categories as well as self-created point groups.

• All points listed anywhere in the App are live links allowing easy browsing/reference.

• Add your own notes to any points field (e.g. location, location note, needling, actions, indications), channel pathways, and more.

• Sophisticated search function, allowing you to limit results to specific channels or fields within points (e.g. actions, indications etc.)

• Indexes (Point Names, Combinations, Indications, General Index), Glossary, and Chinese Dynasties.

• The 12 Cutaneous Regions and Areas Reached by the Channels.

• Reference pages including: functions of the channels, about point categories, cun measurements, location and needling guidelines and much more.

• Access the material included in your membership level via our Online Edition at no extra cost with the same login details.
Updated on
Sep 27, 2020

Data safety

Developers can show information here about how their app collects and uses your data. Learn more about data safety
No information available

Ratings and reviews

3.7
560 reviews
Stephanie Rybczyn
March 2, 2024
I really like this app, but I'm so disappointed with the decision to switch to a subscription based model, without offering an alternative. This was previously an amazing tool that was actually financially accessible for the average person, and now it's permanently behind a paywall. I think giving people the option to donate monthly while allowing for outright purchasing, maybe on a sliding scale so people can pay more if they can, would have been a way better alternative.
1 person found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
A Google user
November 25, 2018
Thanks for the update. I've briefly looked through it and I'm liking what I see. The one thing I'm having trouble with is closing the app. The old version had access to the Android triangle, circle, square icons. This version blocks that from appearing. I have been able to log-out, yet that only takes me to the sign in page. Since I also need to use the other functions/ features of my Android phone, I find myself having to re-start my phone to exit the app, which is quite inconvenient.
11 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications Ltd.
November 26, 2018
Thanks for the feedback. You should be able to access the Android navigation by putting you finger just off the bottom of the screen, then swiping up. If you still have trouble, please contact us: support@amanualofacupuncture.com
A Google user
October 18, 2018
I previously wrote a poor review. This is a happy update. The customer service has greatly improved. The app has reloaded properly today, and seems to be much faster, and all the pictures show up when they are supposed to. The app is now much more robust, and I can easily use all the features, which wasn't the case in the previous version. Thank you JCM for fixing the problems.
8 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications Ltd.
October 18, 2018
Hi Lisa, we're very sorry that you've experienced poor support in the past. We have completely changed our support structure - please contact us for help in this matter. You do NOT have to pay again, and we can help you get full access back: https://tinyurl.com/y8bbh8lf

What's new

Fixed playing offline videos