Dr. Paul Ferreyrolles' acupuncture practice and influence in France in the mid-20th century.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240924-k0002
- Author:
Yichao PANG
1
;
Han WANG
2
;
Meyer Elena DE
1
;
Kai WU
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Western Studies on Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of CM, Kunming 650000, China.
2. Suqian Hospital of TCM.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
French acupuncture;
Paul Ferreyrolles;
Soulié de Morant;
acupuncture dissemination;
history of medicine
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy/history*;
France;
Humans;
History, 20th Century;
Acupuncture/education*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(11):1667-1672
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
During the mid-20th century, Dr. Paul Ferreyrolles played an important role in the dissemination of acupuncture in France. He keenly recognized the unique value of the acupuncture knowledge brought from China by Soulié de Morant, devoted himself to its practice and research, and attempted to interpret its principles through western knowledge. From Ferreyrolles' experiences and contributions, three key factors can be identified for the successful spread of acupuncture in Europe: the availability of comprehensive translated texts, the broad recognition of therapeutic efficacy, and the adaptation and interpretation of acupuncture in western terms.
