The traditional medical skill acupuncture is an intangible cultural heritage.
Acupuncture is a unique medical method created by the working people in ancient my country. It has a long history. For thousands of years, people have used metal needles or moxa sticks or moxa rolls to treat specific parts of the human body. Acupuncture and moxibustion were used to create a unique theory of human body meridians and acupoints, which became a wonder of Chinese medicine and enjoyed a high reputation in the world.
Acupuncture consists of "needle" and "moxibustion" and is one of the important components of traditional Chinese medicine. Its content includes acupuncture theory, acupuncture points, acupuncture technology and related equipment. It is based on Chinese national culture and traditional medicine. precious heritage. Acupuncture was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists, and was also selected into the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The current situation of acupuncture:
In the 1970s, taking the opportunity of China's announcement of the research results of acupuncture anesthesia to the world, there was a wave of desire in the international community to understand acupuncture and moxibustion. The craze of applying acupuncture to treat diseases is a worldwide craze of acupuncture. Because of the study of acupuncture, the Western medical community has gradually eliminated misunderstandings about acupuncture, and some foreigners have also developed a strong interest in it, becoming the main force in the application, research and promotion of acupuncture.
In the process of internationalization of acupuncture, the World Health Organization has played an important role in promoting and guiding, such as establishing acupuncture research and training cooperation centers in some countries, supporting and creating the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and formulating the "Meridians" "International Standards for Acupoint Names" and "Clinical Research Standards for Acupuncture and Moxibustion", etc. Today, acupuncture treatment is carried out in more than 140 countries and regions around the world, with about 200,000 to 300,000 people practicing acupuncture.
Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - "Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity"