Acupuncture, from the ancient to the current

Anat Rec (Hoboken). 2021 Apr 6. doi: 10.1002/ar.24625. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcupuncture is characterized by the insertion of a fine metal needle through the skin of the human body at an acupuncture point (acupoint) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is an ancient form of therapy, and has a long history of prosperity and decline. Due to the persistent efforts of TCM practitioners, a number of well-designed clinical trials regarding acupuncture have been published in the past decade. Besides, numerous basic researches aiming to reveal the mechanisms of acupuncture have also been conducted. Several scientific explanations have been obtained to interpret the arcane TCM theory. This review provides brief information of acupuncture, including its history, status, evidence, and mechanisms.PMID:33825344 | DOI:10.1002/ar.24625

Source: Anatomical Record - April 7, 2021 Category: Anatomy Authors: Jiajie Zhu Jicheng Li Liangjun Yang Shan Liu Source Type: research