Open AccessAcupuncture: theory, efficacy, and practice (Ann. Intern. Med. —2002. —Mar. 5. — Vol. 136(5). —P. 374—383: англ.)
Author(s) -
Ted J. Kaptchuk
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
nevrologičeskij vestnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2304-3067
pISSN - 1027-4898
DOI - 10.17816/nb87580
Subject(s) - taoism , acupuncture , traditional medicine , alternative medicine , psychology , medicine , epistemology , philosophy , theology , pathology , buddhism
Traditionally, acupuncture is based on ancient theories, consistent with the concepts of Confucianism and Taoism. Ideas such as the teaching of Wu-Xing, the theory of the five primary elements, YIN-YANG, are used for practitioners in East Asian countries, the concept of using this method of treatment for many diseases.