Current situation of acupuncture and bloodletting therapy in Saudi Arabia.
- Author:
Kai-yu TIAN
1
;
Al-sahaf IBRAHIM
Author Information
1. Acu-moxi and Tuina Faculty, Henan College of TCM, Zhengzhou 450008, China. doctian@sina.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Bloodletting;
Humans;
Saudi Arabia
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2007;27(1):54-55
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The article introduces the current situation of acupuncture and moxibustion in clinical practice and education in Saudi Arabia, as well as the acupuncture-related regulations by Saudi Arabia Health Ministry. In addition, the Arabian traditional therapy, copping-bloodletting (Hijamah), is briefly mentioned and compared with Chinese acupuncture bloodletting.
