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What kind of traditional medicine is a world-class intangible culture?

Acupuncture, a traditional medical skill, is a world-class intangible culture.

Acupuncture has distinctive cultural and regional characteristics in China, and it is a precious heritage based on China's medical and scientific traditions. China successfully applied for the World Intangible Cultural Heritage on 20101016. Acupuncture is not a simple medical method, but an outstanding representative of Chinese medicine culture which has developed for more than two thousand years, and it can embody the essence and basic principles of traditional medicine in China. The success of acupuncture and moxibustion in the world shows that the practice of traditional Chinese medicine with the core of "harmony between man and nature" and "syndrome differentiation and treatment" has been recognized by the world.

The selection of acupuncture into the intangible representative list will strengthen the confidence of acupuncturists all over the world and encourage more people to engage in acupuncture medical practice, thus inheriting and developing this human heritage in a wider scope.

Points for attention in acupuncture and moxibustion:

1, acupuncture, whether sitting, supine or prone, should maintain their most comfortable posture. Keep your body and mind relaxed, natural and calm. Sit up straight and don't cross your legs. During the treatment, the body should be relaxed, and don't move or change posture casually.

2. If there is a burning sensation during moxibustion or infrared therapy, and the induced current decreases or increases during electroacupuncture therapy, inform immediately.

3, acupuncture, there will be acid, numbness, swelling, weight, electricity, ants walk and other feelings, known as "needle sensation", is a normal phenomenon, do not worry.

4. Stroke patients who are old, weak, disabled and severe should be accompanied by relatives and friends and take care of doctors at any time to ensure safety.

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