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Korean acupuncture: the individualized and practical acupuncture
- Source :
- Neurological Research. 29:10-15
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2007.
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Abstract
- Backgrounds: Acupuncture has long been a central part of medicine in East Asia. Recently its therapeutic effects are world-widely recognized with scientific bases being established by means of basic research and clinical studies in the biomedical sciences. Even though Korean acupuncture (KA) shares its origins with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it has developed into its own unique system. Methods: We assessed the unique characteristics of KA and discussed the potential contributions of KA to modern medicine. Results: Individualized approach by KA is based on constitutional energy traits which are considered as a main element in Saam, Taegeuk and eight constitution acupunctures. New practical and integrated forms of therapeutic modalities, such as herbal acupuncture or pharmacopuncture, have also been developed by KA. Conclusion: Given its individualized and practical characteristics, KA is expected to make significant contributions to the understanding and the treatment of neurological diso...
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Modern medicine
Korea
Psychotherapist
Traditional medicine
business.industry
Energy (esotericism)
Alternative medicine
Acupuncture
General Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Therapeutic modalities
Neurology
Basic research
Humans
Medicine
Korean acupuncture
Neurology (clinical)
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Philosophy, Medical
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17431328 and 01616412
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Neurological Research
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....688db25c2add994534df71da64edf03d