With the emergence of the modified forms of acupuncture-moxibustion such as dry needle,the discipline acupuncture-moxibustion faces significant opportunities and challenges.The concept and treatment of acupuncture-moxibustion need to combine with modern medicine to consolidate the effectiveness and apply the research results to guide clinical treatment.By reviewing the brief history of acupuncture-moxibustion in the Western countries and summarizing the definitions,this article was to propose the trend and development strategies of this discipline in the future.%随着干针等新针灸疗法出现,传统针灸学面临重大的机遇和挑战.针灸学概念和治疗方式需要和现代医学结合,进一步夯实效应物质基础并积极将研究成果应用指导临床治疗.通过回顾针灸在西方国家传播历史和针灸学概念发展沿革,提出针灸学在未来发展的应对策略和趋势.
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