Acupuncture: filling the effectiveness gaps in Western medicine?

摘要

The use of acupuncture in clinical medicine can be traced back to ancient China where, as an integral part of the healthcare system, acupuncture was used to treat a variety of conditions within the context of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Since the 6th century, the medical use of acupuncture has become more widespread in Asia and nowadays acupuncture is used widely throughout the world.