Pyongyang, September 8 (KCNA) -- Among the valuable heritages of the Korean nation are three medical books -- "Experience in Acupuncture and Moxibustion", "Book on Choosing Date of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" and "Secret of Acupuncture and Moxibustion".

"Experience in Acupuncture and Moxibustion", compiled by medical man Ho Im in 1644, consists of an introduction and particulars.

The book gives an explicit explanation of 195 acupuncture points much used in treatment. It also introduces methods of acupuncture and moxibustion for internal and external diseases, epidemics and women and children's diseases.

"Book on Choosing Date of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" deals with methods of acupuncture and moxibustion, date and time of their application and incompatible things with the therapies.

It was compiled by Jon Sun Ui and Kim Ui Son.

"Secret of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" is a reference book on theories and methods of acupuncture and moxibustion. A famous doctor, Ryu Song Ryong, compiled the book in 1600.

The three books are helpful towards developing the traditional Koryo medicine.