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Acupuncture and ‘traditional Chinese medicine’ in the horse. Part 1: A historical overview
Author(s) -
Ramey D. W.,
Buell P. D.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2004.tb00301.x
Subject(s) - library science , citation , medicine , artificial intelligence , computer science
The last 3 decades have brought a wave of interest in a variety of unrelated therapeutic approaches commonly referred to as ‘alternative’, ‘complementary’ or ‘integrative’. Among the most curious of those approaches is acupuncture, a minor tradition in the historical medical practice of China. Investigations into acupuncture in human medicine have increased since interest began approximately 30 years ago and veterinary investigations have also been conducted. However, historical and scientific information about acupuncture, particularly pertaining to the horse, is rather scattered, somewhat incoherent and often inaccurately cited. This article, the first of a 2 part series, attempts a brief overview of the history of equine acupuncture and ‘traditional Chinese medicine’ (TCM).