Tung's acupuncture incorporates methods of holographic imaging, needling in the extremities, blood letting, and inserting three needles in succession in a therapeutic region. Tung's acupuncture is characterized by its simplicity, ease of use, and great clinical efficacy.
What is the Chinese name for acupuncture?
Acupuncture
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How many points are used in Chinese acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians.
Why is acupuncture used in China?
acupuncture, ancient Chinese medical technique for relieving pain, curing disease, and improving general health. It was devised before 2500 bce in China and by the late 20th century was used in many other areas of the world.
What are the side effects of acupuncture?
Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal. Not everyone is a good candidate for acupuncture.26 Mar 2021
Does Chinese needle therapy work?
Results. The benefits of acupuncture are sometimes difficult to measure, but many people find it helpful as a means to control a variety of painful conditions. Several studies, however, indicate that some types of simulated acupuncture appear to work just as well as real acupuncture.26 Mar 2021