The International Spread of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Its Practical and Scientific Values
Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion has been widely spread to more than 190 countries and regions,making it one of the typical"Chinese symbols".The foundation of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy's international dissemination is not solely based on its unique cultural attributes,but rather on its practical and scientific values.The effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment has been recognized by the international medical community,and its mechanism has been elucidated by the international scientific community,which is the basis for the continuous and widespread dissemination of this therapy.This paper reviews the basic process and current situation of the spread of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy in representative countries across continents.It also discusses the crucial support provided by the international academic community's affirmation of the practical and scientific values of acupuncture therapy in its global dissemination.
acupuncture and moxibustion therapyinternational spreadpractical valuescientific value