The present situation and development of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.07.019
- Author:
Xianjun MENG
1
;
Anning ZHU
1
;
Yu WANG
1
;
Siyu LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of TCM, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Taiwan;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
development;
present situation
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2017;37(7):757-760
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The development history, present situation, educational institution and association of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan are reviewed. Acupuncture and moxibustion is considered as an invasive treatment in Taiwan, which has been introduced to Taiwan since the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, with a history of less than 400 years. At present, there are two acupuncture-related academic institutions and two educational institutions, which are all private. The acupuncture and moxibustion is applied for various diseases, and the cost is based on whether clinics and treatments are covered by medical insurance, so the differences are significant.
