Traditional and evidence-based acupuncture: History, mechanisms, and present status

Author(s): Ulett, G. A., Han, J. S. , Han, S. P.

Journal/Book: South Med J. 1998; 91(12): 1115-1120.

Abstract: Background. In 1983, the Southern Medical Journal advised its readers that a scientific basis might underlie the popular practice of ancient Chinese acupuncture. Recent studies have proven this to be correct, and a 1997 National Institutes of Health consensus panel recommended acupuncture as a useful clinical procedure. Methods. Pertinent articles in the literature were reviewed, including our own research. Significantly, we had access to recent important e requires no metaphysical rituals. It is a simple, useful clinical tool for pain modulation and other conditions and can be easily taught to physicians.

Keyword(s): acu. rev

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