Open AccessThe role of acupuncture during the COVID-19 pandemic: From the historical perspective to practical application
Author(s) -
Yemeng Chen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
traditional medicine and modern medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2575-9019
pISSN - 2575-9000
DOI - 10.1142/s2575900020200013
Subject(s) - pandemic , acupuncture , medicine , covid-19 , traditional chinese medicine , alternative medicine , protocol (science) , doctrine , china , traditional medicine , law , political science , pathology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Acupuncture has valuable therapeutic effects on combating pestilence based on ancient literature and practical experiences acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Inner Classic of Nei Jing had laid out the principles and therapeutic methods for acupuncture applied to treat febrile diseases and special preventive treatment for pestilence as well, which was an idle sample of Cosmo-Human Correspondence doctrine of Chinese medicine. The author developed a practical protocol for acupuncture in body-resistance enhancement, symptom management, and post-pandemic care during COVID-19 outbreak. The protocol is more suitable for practicing in the western countries. Special precautions of practice during the pandemic and reopening clinic issues aftermath are also introduced.