Intangible cultural heritage of medicine

The intangible cultural heritage of medicine is acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a medical method of traditional medicine in China, which has been widely used in China, Southeast Asia, Europe and America. Acupuncture is the general term for acupuncture. Acupuncture means that under the guidance of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the needle is pierced into the patient's body at a certain angle, and the specific parts of the human body are stimulated by acupuncture techniques such as twisting and lifting, so as to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.

20 10 was selected into the world intangible heritage list. Acupuncture is composed of acupuncture and moxibustion, which is one of the important components of oriental medicine. Its contents include acupuncture theory, acupoints, acupuncture techniques and related instruments. In the process of its formation, application and development, it has distinctive Chinese national culture and regional characteristics, and is a valuable heritage based on Chinese national culture and scientific tradition.

Application of acupuncture and moxibustion

In the long-term medical practice, acupuncture has formed a meridian theory consisting of fourteen meridians, eight strange meridians, fifteen different meridians, twelve meridians, twelve tendons, twelve skins, sun collaterals and floating collaterals. Because of its unique advantages, wide adaptability, rapid and remarkable curative effect, simple operation method, economical medical expenses and few side effects, acupuncture in China spread to Japan, Korea, India, Arabia and other countries as early as the Tang Dynasty, and blossomed in other countries.

So far, acupuncture has spread to more than 40 countries and regions in the world, which has played a great role in ensuring the life and health of all mankind. The scientific and cultural knowledge of acupuncture, which grew up in China's specific natural and social environment, contains the unique spirit, thinking and cultural essence of the Chinese nation, contains a lot of practical observations, embodies the strong vitality and creativity of the Chinese nation, is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation and the treasure of all human civilization, and should be better protected and utilized.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Acupuncture