Which Chinese traditional medical practice is a world intangible cultural heritage

World Intangible Cultural Heritage of traditional Chinese medicine is acupuncture.

Acupuncture and moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medical art with a long history and is a brilliant treasure of the ancient wisdom of the Chinese nation. As an important part of the field of Chinese medicine, acupuncture therapy has a unique status. It is a medical achievement created by the Chinese people in their long struggle against nature, inherited for thousands of years, and has made great contributions to the health of the Chinese nation.

Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy has been widely used in China for thousands of years and is highly respected both officially and in the private sector. Acupuncture and moxibustion are administered at specific points using needles or moxa cones and rolls. This unique method is not only loved by the Chinese people, but also noticed and appreciated by people all over the world.

There are many kinds of acupuncture needles, the following are some common needles:

1, millimetre needle: is one of the most commonly used acupuncture needles, needles are long and thin, the diameter of the diameter is generally between 0.2 ~ 0.4 mm, the length of 1 ~ 3 inches.

2, plum blossom needle: plum blossom needle is a special kind of needle tool, the needle head is in the shape of plum blossom.

3, three-pronged needle: three-pronged needle is a special shape of the needle tool, the needle head is three-pronged.

4, skin needle: skin needle is a special kind of needle tool, the needle is a small conical shape.

5, electro-acupuncture: electro-acupuncture is a kind of needle tool which is electrified on millimeters.

6, magnetic circular needle: magnetic circular needle is a special kind of needle tool, the head of the needle is rounded, can be added to the head of the magnet.

7, moxa cones and moxa rolls: moxa cones and moxa rolls are a kind of moxibustion tools made of moxa.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Acupuncture