History of Modern Acupuncture Research in China -- Neuroanatomic Basis of Acupuncture Points -- Neural Transmission of Acupuncture Signal -- Acupuncture-Induced Activation of Endogenous Opioid System -- Effect of Acupuncture on Neurotransmitters/Modulators -- Acupuncture-Drug Balanced Anesthesia -- Acupuncture Analgesia in Clinical Practice -- Neurochemical Basis of Electroacupuncture Analgesia on Acute and Chronic Pain -- Acupuncture Therapy for Stroke -- Effects of Acupuncture on Arrhythmia and Other Cardiac Diseases -- Acupuncture Therapy for Hypertension and Hypotension -- Effect of Acupuncture on Epilepsy -- Neuroimmuno-effect of Acupuncture on Immunemediated Disorders -- Acupuncture Treatment for Female Infertility -- Acupuncture Therapy for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Syndrome -- Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation -- Beneficial Effect of Acupuncture on Depression -- Effect of Acupuncture on Drug Addiction.

Written in modern scientific language, "Acupuncture Therapy for Neurological Diseases:A Neurobiological View" discusses current research, applying multiple neuroscience approaches, on the effect of acupuncture on neurological diseases and the underlying mechanisms. Apart from basic principles of acupuncture, topics include acupuncture analgesia, acupuncture-drug balanced anesthesia, acute and chronic body pain, stroke, cardiac diseases, hypertension, hypotension, epilepsy, neuroimmuno suppression, female infertility, menopausal & perimenopausal syndrome, smoking, depression, and drug addiction. Each chapter is written by experts in the field. This unique book provides a broad perspective on the principles of acupuncture for acupuncture researchers and neuroscientists. It summarizes clinical applications of various acupoints and optimal conditions in the treatment of neurological diseases. For a medical student, this book is a modern course in ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, especially acupuncture. Dr. Ying Xia is Associate Professor at Yale University School of Medicine and Guest Professor at Shanghai Research Center for Acupuncture and Meridians. Drs. Xiaoding Cao, Gencheng Wu and Jieshi Cheng are Professors in the State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University.