The evolving conception and practice of acupuncture-moxibustion
10.1007/s11726-018-1065-8
- VernacularTitle:针灸学概念沿革和创新实践
- Author:
Cong-Cong LI
;
Bassi Shimizu GABRIEL
;
Ulloa LUIS
;
Lei-Miao YIN
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Moxibustion Therapy;
Acupuncture-moxibustion Science;
Concept;
Dry Needle;
Translational Medical Research
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2018;16(6):370-374
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the emergence of the modified forms of acupuncture-moxibustion such as dry needle,the discipline acupuncture-moxibustion faces significant opportunities and challenges.The concept and treatment of acupuncture-moxibustion need to combine with modern medicine to consolidate the effectiveness and apply the research results to guide clinical treatment.By reviewing the brief history of acupuncture-moxibustion in the Western countries and summarizing the definitions,this article was to propose the trend and development strategies of this discipline in the future.
