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[History and socio-political motivations of acupuncture in China and in Europe]

Roccia L.

In this paper is described the story of acupuncture in China and in Europe. Besides storical points of view, are discussed the social-political reasons that raised acupuncture to a high level in people Republic of China, and the practical reasons of this therapy. Besides are discussed summarily the indications and scientific bases of this methodology.