The Treatment of External Diseases with Acupuncture and Moxibustion is a clinical manual for the treatment of traumatic injuries, muscle joint problems, dermatological conditions, and postoperative complaints. It has been written by Yan Cui-lan, a well-known acupuncturist specializing in external diseases from Tangshan, Hebei. Dr. Yan has written this book specifically with Western practitioners in mind. In fact, the English language version of this book is being printed in the United States before the Chinese language version in the People's Republic of China. Practitioners will find this book a useful addition to their library allowing them to treat an even wider variety of diseases.