What kind of traditional medicine is the intangible cultural heritage of the world?

Acupuncture is a world material and cultural heritage.

2010116 China declared the acupuncture project of traditional Chinese medicine, which was formally considered by the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind. In 2006, state administration of traditional chinese medicine established the application committee, expert group and office for the intangible cultural heritage of the world of traditional Chinese medicine to organize the research and application for the protection of intangible cultural heritage of traditional Chinese medicine.

In September, 2008, Chinese medicine declared the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage to UNESCO. Later, due to the specific requirements of the declaration rules, it was changed to Chinese acupuncture declaration in June 2009. 20 10 passed the evaluation of the affiliated institutions of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Office in May, 20 10 in May, 20 1 16 in the fifth meeting of UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and TCM acupuncture was officially listed in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.

Acupuncture originated in China, which is an important part of traditional medicine in China and a representative of excellent national culture in China. The successful declaration of this project is the recognition of traditional medical culture in China. This will further promote the inheritance, protection and development of acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine. It is of far-reaching significance to enhance the international community's attention and understanding of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, highlight the country's soft power, enhance the dialogue and exchange between China's traditional culture and other cultures in the world, and protect cultural diversity.

Introduction to the development history of traditional Chinese medicine;

Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, China has been invaded by the West and its national fortunes have been weakened. Traditional Chinese medicine is caught in the dispute of keeping or abolishing. The same is true of Japanese medicine and Korean medicine, both of which belong to China's medical system. Chinese medicine has been used in this ancient land of China for thousands of years. After thousands of years of clinical practice, it has been proved that Chinese medicine is effective and feasible in treating diseases, preventing diseases and preserving health.

Before western medicine was introduced into China, Chinese medicine was used to treat diseases for generations, saving countless lives. The treatment of diseases by traditional Chinese medicine is macroscopic and comprehensive. Chinese medicine, that is, relative to western medicine. Before western medicine flowed into China, Chinese medicine was basically not called Chinese medicine, but had a unique and rich title.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture