About the author

Long Mei: publicly available information is limited, and only one work by this author has been identified so far, A Guide to Five-Element Acupuncture (3rd Edition). The book falls under medicine and centers on the five-element acupuncture tradition, addressing clinical practice and learners. As a guide, it emphasizes combining five-element theory with diagnostic and treatment approaches in acupuncture so that readers can follow its structure to understand and apply the material. Judging from the available information, Long Mei's writing leans toward practicality and clear organization, presenting professional knowledge in a handbook-like format rather than relying on personal narrative. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and academic background are not reliably documented, this introduction makes no conjectures and describes only the subject and positioning of the work: a medical reference for acupuncture practitioners and enthusiasts, whose influence lies chiefly in organizing and disseminating knowledge of five-element acupuncture.

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Publishers

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine