Acupuncture,an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),displays a 5,o00-year history in China.Since the 5th century,acupuncture has spread globally and it is currently practiced in 196 countries.In No...Acupuncture,an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),displays a 5,o00-year history in China.Since the 5th century,acupuncture has spread globally and it is currently practiced in 196 countries.In November 2010,the United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included"Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine"in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,signifying its relevance to the culture of humankind worldwide.TCM,as the culmination of ancient Chinese science,relies on standardized practices for acupuncture to ensure its development,growth,and widespread application.As early as two thousand years ago,the shapes and sizes of nine classical needles and 150 specific acupoints,along with their related treatment targets,have already been documented by the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic.展开更多
The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts...The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts＇ experience and patients＇ values. This was achieved using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation（GRADE） system combined with a wide range of national experts＇ consensus, in order to provide reliable evidence for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.展开更多
At present,the situation of global fight against COVID-19 is serious.WHO(World Health Organization)-China Joint Mission fully confirms the success of"China’s model"against COVID-19 in their report.In fact,o...At present,the situation of global fight against COVID-19 is serious.WHO(World Health Organization)-China Joint Mission fully confirms the success of"China’s model"against COVID-19 in their report.In fact,one particular power in"China’s model"is acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine.To better apply"non-pharmaceutic measures"-the external technique of traditional Chinese medicine,in the article,the main content of Guidance for acupuncture and moxibustion interventions on COVID-19(Second edition)issued by China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibution is introduced and the discussion is stressed on the selection of moxibustion device and the duration of its exertion.展开更多
Bloodletting therapy, as an ancient medical technology, has been applied around the world for thousands of years. In Arab region, bloodletting therapy is called Al-Hijamah which is analogous to the bloodletting and cu...Bloodletting therapy, as an ancient medical technology, has been applied around the world for thousands of years. In Arab region, bloodletting therapy is called Al-Hijamah which is analogous to the bloodletting and cupping in traditional Chinese medicine. However, Al-Hijamah therapy has its own characteristics which are analyzed emphatically in this report, including strict operating procedure, prominent mental effect, emphasis on bloodletting time, extensive indications, definite contraindications and so forth.展开更多
文摘Acupuncture,an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),displays a 5,o00-year history in China.Since the 5th century,acupuncture has spread globally and it is currently practiced in 196 countries.In November 2010,the United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included"Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine"in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,signifying its relevance to the culture of humankind worldwide.TCM,as the culmination of ancient Chinese science,relies on standardized practices for acupuncture to ensure its development,growth,and widespread application.As early as two thousand years ago,the shapes and sizes of nine classical needles and 150 specific acupoints,along with their related treatment targets,have already been documented by the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic.
基金Supported by standardization of traditional Chinese medicine,State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China:ZYYS-2009-0009-8special project of construction of TCM Master CHENG Xin-nong’s Inheritance Studio,State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China
文摘The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts＇ experience and patients＇ values. This was achieved using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation（GRADE） system combined with a wide range of national experts＇ consensus, in order to provide reliable evidence for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
文摘At present,the situation of global fight against COVID-19 is serious.WHO(World Health Organization)-China Joint Mission fully confirms the success of"China’s model"against COVID-19 in their report.In fact,one particular power in"China’s model"is acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine.To better apply"non-pharmaceutic measures"-the external technique of traditional Chinese medicine,in the article,the main content of Guidance for acupuncture and moxibustion interventions on COVID-19(Second edition)issued by China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibution is introduced and the discussion is stressed on the selection of moxibustion device and the duration of its exertion.
文摘Bloodletting therapy, as an ancient medical technology, has been applied around the world for thousands of years. In Arab region, bloodletting therapy is called Al-Hijamah which is analogous to the bloodletting and cupping in traditional Chinese medicine. However, Al-Hijamah therapy has its own characteristics which are analyzed emphatically in this report, including strict operating procedure, prominent mental effect, emphasis on bloodletting time, extensive indications, definite contraindications and so forth.
