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January 9, 2011, Sunday
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ACUPUNCTURE and moxibustion are forms of traditional Chinese medicine widely practised in China and also found in regions of south-east Asia, Europe and the Americas. The theories of acupuncture and moxibustion hold that the human body acts as a small universe connected by channels, and that by physically stimulating these channels the practitioner can promote the human body's self-regulating functions and bring health to the patient.
This stimulation involves the burning of moxa (mugwort) or the insertion of needles into points on these channels according to the individual condition, with the aim to restore the body's balance and prevent and treat disease.
Moxibustion is either direct or indirect. Moxa cones are placed directly on points or moxa sticks are held over the body surface to warm the chosen area.
Acupuncture and moxibustion are taught through verbal instruction and demonstration, transmitted through master-disciple relations or through members of a clan. Currently, acupuncture and moxibustion are also transmitted through formal academic education.
The acupuncture-moxibustion therapy was first recorded in Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. It can enhance the body's immunity to disease and relieve pain. Compared with Western medicines, it has less side effects and can be applied together with other therapies.
Acupuncture and moxibustion were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.
This stimulation involves the burning of moxa (mugwort) or the insertion of needles into points on these channels according to the individual condition, with the aim to restore the body's balance and prevent and treat disease.
Moxibustion is either direct or indirect. Moxa cones are placed directly on points or moxa sticks are held over the body surface to warm the chosen area.
Acupuncture and moxibustion are taught through verbal instruction and demonstration, transmitted through master-disciple relations or through members of a clan. Currently, acupuncture and moxibustion are also transmitted through formal academic education.
The acupuncture-moxibustion therapy was first recorded in Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. It can enhance the body's immunity to disease and relieve pain. Compared with Western medicines, it has less side effects and can be applied together with other therapies.
Acupuncture and moxibustion were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.
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