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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Chinese Origins === | === Chinese Origins === | ||
The Chinese were the true pioneers of acupuncture. Although other civilizations had similar healing techniques, the Chinese developed the technique and formed the basis of modern acupuncture. It finds its origins in the Taoist philosophy created over 8,000 years ago. The philosophy, which focuses on the flow of energy within and without and the relationship between man and the universe. Inspired by the Taoist mindset, Fu Hsi, a legendary Chinese man from the Yellow River area of China created "I-Ching" or "Book of Change." The book dramatically influenced both the philosophy of the people and the foundations of Chinese medicine and subsequently acupuncture. | The Chinese were the true pioneers of acupuncture. Although other civilizations had similar healing techniques, the Chinese developed the technique and formed the basis of modern acupuncture. It finds its origins in the Taoist philosophy created over 8,000 years ago. The philosophy, which focuses on the flow of energy within and without and the relationship between man and the universe. Inspired by the Taoist mindset, Fu Hsi, a legendary Chinese man from the Yellow River area of China created "I-Ching" or "Book of Change." The book dramatically influenced both the philosophy of the people and the foundations of Chinese medicine and subsequently acupuncture. Acupuncture bases itself on the idea of the flow of "Qi" or energy within the body. | ||
Evidence of the Chinese use of acupuncture traces its origins to eras beyond historical documentation. Some believe that the concept originated from the story of how some soldiers had been shot by arrows in battle and were miraculously cured of chronic afflictions.[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupunture] However, the more commonly accepted explanation traces the roots acupuncture back to China's Stone Age. China's primitive history can be divided into two time periods, the Old Stone Age (10,000+ years ago) and the New Stone Age (4,000-10,000 years ago). In the Old Stone Age, knives made of stone were used for medical procedures. During the New Stone Age, stones were also made into fine needles that served to treat disease. These needles, called bian stone needles, have been discovered in Chinese ruins from the New Stone Age.[http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] Further evidence dates back to 1000 BC, during the Shang Dynasty. Excavations of ruins from this time revealed bronze needles, bian stone needles, and hieroglyphs displaying evidence of acupuncture and moxibustion, the burning of substances on the skin to treat diseases; moxibustion generally employs the same points used in acupuncture.[http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm][http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/moxibustion] Metal needles replaced bian stone needles during the Warren States Era (421-221 BC) and gold and silver needles were discovered in an ancient tomb dating back to 113 BC. | Evidence of the Chinese use of acupuncture traces its origins to eras beyond historical documentation. Some believe that the concept originated from the story of how some soldiers had been shot by arrows in battle and were miraculously cured of chronic afflictions.[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupunture] However, the more commonly accepted explanation traces the roots acupuncture back to China's Stone Age. China's primitive history can be divided into two time periods, the Old Stone Age (10,000+ years ago) and the New Stone Age (4,000-10,000 years ago). In the Old Stone Age, knives made of stone were used for medical procedures. During the New Stone Age, stones were also made into fine needles that served to treat disease. These needles, called bian stone needles, have been discovered in Chinese ruins from the New Stone Age.[http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] Further evidence dates back to 1000 BC, during the Shang Dynasty. Excavations of ruins from this time revealed bronze needles, bian stone needles, and hieroglyphs displaying evidence of acupuncture and moxibustion, the burning of substances on the skin to treat diseases; moxibustion generally employs the same points used in acupuncture.[http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm][http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/moxibustion] Metal needles replaced bian stone needles during the Warren States Era (421-221 BC) and gold and silver needles were discovered in an ancient tomb dating back to 113 BC. | ||
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*Following the Revolution of 1911, '''Chang Khi Check''' took control of China and ushered in an era of Western medicine to China. Acupuncture and Chinese herbology were banned in the cities, but the practices remained popular among the poorer, folk people.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | *Following the Revolution of 1911, '''Chang Khi Check''' took control of China and ushered in an era of Western medicine to China. Acupuncture and Chinese herbology were banned in the cities, but the practices remained popular among the poorer, folk people.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | ||
*In 1945, '''Mao Tse Tung''' gained control of China and restored acupuncture as the method of healing while banning the practice of Western medicine. He eventually united Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine in 1950, bringing acupuncture to the Chinese hospitals.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | *In 1945, '''Mao Tse Tung''' gained control of China and restored acupuncture as the method of healing while banning the practice of Western medicine. He eventually united Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine in 1950, bringing acupuncture to the Chinese hospitals.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm][http://www.acupuncturecare.com/acupunct.htm] | ||
=== Recognition by Western Medicine === | === Recognition by Western Medicine === | ||
