This book presents as exhaustive and up-to-date information on the science and art of acupuncture with the following highlighting features. It describes in detail the Chi, traditional theories and modern theories of acupuncture. It highlights the importance and technique of pulse diagnosis.The text includes a chapter on surface anatomy.The book highlights the techniques of periosteal acupuncture, TENS, laser beam therapy and ultrasonic acupuncture.The acupuncture point prescriptions of various diseases have been given.The technique of acupuncture anaesthesia has been discussed elaborately.Topics of ear, scalp, nose, hand and foot acupuncture are featured prominently. With all these salient features, this book aims to serve as an essential text for students, a handbook for practitioners, and a detailed reference for the research scholars and teachers of acupuncture.