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The first official record of the practice of acupuncture can be found in the book "Nei Ching" or "The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine" that dates back to approximately 300 B.C. In the famous conversation, the emperor Huang Di and his physician Qi Bo discuss the Chinese Medical arts. The text of the conversation has since been declared the earliest book regarding Chinese medicine. The first part of the book, "Su Wen" or "Plain Questions," addresses human anatomy and physiology as well as the concepts of "Yin and Yang" and the "Five Elements." The second part of the book, "Ling Shu" or "Miraculous Pivot, Spiritual Axis" primarily addresses the practice of acupuncture. The book discusses the meridians of the body, the functions of the zang-fu organs, several different types of needles, the functions of the acupuncture points, techniques of using the needle, types of Qi (pronounced chi), and the location of 160 points on the body. Another classic text, regarded as the most influential text in the history of Chinese Medicine, also addressed the topic of acupuncture and was written by the physician Huang Fu Mi. From 260-265 A.D., the Huang Fu Mi compiled ancient literature regarding medicine into the classic text "Systematic Classes of Acupuncture and Moxibustion." The text, which spans twelve volumes and describes 349 acupuncture points, is organized according to the theories of zang fu, Qi and blood, channels and collaterals, acupuncture points, and clinical application.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | The first official record of the practice of acupuncture can be found in the book "Nei Ching" or "The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine" that dates back to approximately 300 B.C. In the famous conversation, the emperor Huang Di and his physician Qi Bo discuss the Chinese Medical arts. The text of the conversation has since been declared the earliest book regarding Chinese medicine. The first part of the book, "Su Wen" or "Plain Questions," addresses human anatomy and physiology as well as the concepts of "Yin and Yang" and the "Five Elements." The second part of the book, "Ling Shu" or "Miraculous Pivot, Spiritual Axis" primarily addresses the practice of acupuncture. The book discusses the meridians of the body, the functions of the zang-fu organs, several different types of needles, the functions of the acupuncture points, techniques of using the needle, types of Qi (pronounced chi), and the location of 160 points on the body. Another classic text, regarded as the most influential text in the history of Chinese Medicine, also addressed the topic of acupuncture and was written by the physician Huang Fu Mi. From 260-265 A.D., the Huang Fu Mi compiled ancient literature regarding medicine into the classic text "Systematic Classes of Acupuncture and Moxibustion." The text, which spans twelve volumes and describes 349 acupuncture points, is organized according to the theories of zang fu, Qi and blood, channels and collaterals, acupuncture points, and clinical application.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | ||
==== Acupuncture | ==== Acupuncture According to the Chinese Dynasties ==== | ||
Acupuncture developed throughout the leadership of several different Chinese dynasties. | Acupuncture developed throughout the leadership of several different Chinese dynasties. | ||
*The '''Xu Xi''' family, regarded as experts in the art of acupuncture, oversaw the development of important texts and charts that expanded the knowledge of the art. | *The '''Xu Xi''' family, regarded as experts in the art of acupuncture, oversaw the development of important texts and charts that expanded the knowledge of the art. | ||
*During the '''Tang Dynasty''' (618-907), the renowned physician Zhen Quan revised the acupuncture texts and charts and the other famous physician Sun Simio wrote "Prescription with a Thousand Gold for Emergencies" which includes data on Acupuncture from various scholars. Also during this dynasty, acupuncture became its own branch of medicine and acupuncture education became part of the Imperial Medical Bureau. | *During the '''Tang Dynasty''' (618-907), the renowned physician Zhen Quan revised the acupuncture texts and charts and the other famous physician Sun Simio wrote "Prescription with a Thousand Gold for Emergencies" which includes data on Acupuncture from various scholars. Also during this dynasty, acupuncture became its own branch of medicine and acupuncture education became part of the Imperial Medical Bureau. | ||
*Under the rule of the '''Song Dynasty''' (960-1279), physician Wang Weiyi wrote "The Illustrated Manual on Points for Acupuncture and | *Under the rule of the '''Song Dynasty''' (960-1279), physician Wang Weiyi wrote "The Illustrated Manual on Points for Acupuncture and Moxibustion", which included the description of 657 acupuncture points. As a visual aid for teaching purposes, Weiyi also casted two bronze statues on which he engraved the meridians and points of the body. | ||
Moxibustion", which included the description of 657 acupuncture points. As a visual aid for teaching purposes, Weiyi also casted two bronze statues on which he engraved the meridians and points of the body. | * The '''Ming Dynasty''' (1568-1644) saw the greatest advancement of the art. Some accomplishments of the time include revision of the texts, refinement of the techniques, the discovery of extra points outside the main meridians, a medical encyclopedia called "Principle and Practice of Medicine", and the text "Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" which inspired the teachings of G. Soulie de Morant, the man who introduced acupuncture in Europe.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | ||
* The '''Ming Dynasty''' (1568-1644) saw the greatest advancement of the art. Some accomplishments of the time include revision of the texts, refinement of the techniques, the discovery of extra points outside the main meridians, a medical encyclopedia called "Principle and Practice of Medicine", and the text "Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" which inspired the teachings of G. Soulie de Morant, | |||
=== Recognition by Western Medicine === | === Recognition by Western Medicine === | ||
