Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

China
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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment method. In addition to being widely used in China, it is also practiced in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas. Acupuncture theory holds that the human body is like a small universe connected by various meridians. By physically stimulating the meridians, it is possible to promote the body's self-regulation function and bring health to the patient. The stimulation method includes using moxa to burn or acupuncture points on these channels to promote the body to restore balance, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. During acupuncture, needles are selected according to the specific situation of each person, and then the acupuncture points are stimulated with needles. Moxibustion is usually divided into direct and indirect moxibustion, that is, moxa sticks are placed directly on the acupuncture points, or moxa sticks are placed close to the body surface to burn the selected area. Moxa cylinders and moxa sticks are made of dried mugwort leaves. Acupuncture is passed down from master to apprentice or family members through oral teaching and practical demonstration. At present, the inheritance of acupuncture is also included in the formal academic education system.

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