【作者】 Li Cong-cong (李聪聪)1, Gabriel Shimizu Bassi2, Luis Ulloa3, Yin Lei-miao (尹磊淼)

【机构】 本站原创

【摘要】

With the emergence of the modified forms of acupuncture-moxibustion such as dry needle, the discipline acupuncture- moxibustion faces significant opportunities and challenges. The concept and treatment of acupuncture-moxibustion need to combine with modern medicine to consolidate the effectiveness and apply the research results to guide clinical treatment. By reviewing the brief history of acupuncture-moxibustion in the Western countries and summarizing the definitions, this article was to propose the trend and development strategies of this discipline in the future.