Medical Archaeology Interpretation of the Physical Remains of Medical Needles:On the Influence of TCM on the Content of Ethnic Medicine
Acupuncture treatment is widely used in TCM(traditional Chinese medicine)and ethnic medicine,the number of medical needles found in different regions and periods is gradually increasing.With the confirmed remains of medical needles as reference,it is possible to scientifically identify and deeply interpret ethnic medical needles from the perspective of medical archaeology.Combining the methods of archaeology,the knowledge of acupuncture and moxibustion of TCM and the investigation of ethnic medicine,it can be found that there are some local characteristics of the medical acupuncture in ethnic medicine culture,which is closely related to the local natural resources,medical ideas and cultural exchanges among ethnic groups.The theory of TCM and the nine-needle system of TCM have a certain influence on the medical culture of ethnic regions.The selection of medical needles in ethnic medicine varies according to the region of the disease.The nine-acupuncture system of TCM finally realizes the integration of different medical needle functions and medical technology.The establishment and research implementation of this proposition is expected to make the cultural classics and academic information of TCM with a long history known to the public,so as to jointly promote the protection and promotion of Chinese traditional medicine culture.
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