Establishment of Japanese Acupuncture

Beliefs and values in Japanese acupuncture: an ethnography of Japanese trained acupuncture practitioners in Japan

BACKGROUND Japanese acupuncture is gaining international recognition. However, previous research has failed to comprehensively describe the characteristics of Japanese acupuncture by not investigating it within the Japanese clinical environment. This study aimed to identify unique and routine elements of Japanese acupuncture, describe these elements in detail, and examine how the current belief...

Characteristics of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

1. Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Definition When talking about Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion, several perspectives have to be taken into consideration. For example, the most easily understood aspect would be a classification based on differences in therapy. Also, classifications based on differences in theory, misperceptions or conceptual differences are also conceivable classific...

History of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture is a traditional form of medicine originating in ancient China and introduced to Japan about 1500 years ago. The historical development of this medical technology was quite different in Japan than in its "home" country of China. The island civilization of Japan added unique theories and treatment methods to the practice of acupuncture. This article will explore the history and some ...

History and Progress of Japanese Acupuncture

After Chiso brought acupuncture to Japan from Wu (China) in the sixth century, it has progressed in unique ways within the various historical milieus of the past 1500 years. Ishitsu-rei, the first medical law of Japan established in 701, explains the medical system of acupuncture in detail showing that acupuncture was being administered under the authorization of the national government. For th...

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