Acupuncture is a world-class intangible cultural heritage.
On November 16, 2010, China's application project "Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture" officially passed the review of the fifth meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage and was included in the "Masterpieces of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" Directory".
Acupuncture originated in China. It is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine and a representative of China’s excellent national culture. The successful application of this project is a recognition of Chinese traditional medical culture.
This will further promote the inheritance, protection and development of the precious heritage of "TCM and acupuncture"; increase the international community's attention and understanding of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, demonstrate the country's soft power, and enhance Chinese traditional culture and Dialogue and exchanges between other cultures around the world and the protection of cultural diversity are of far-reaching significance.
Historical origin
Acupuncture is a unique medical method created by the working people of ancient my country and has a long history. For thousands of years, people have used metal needles or moxa sticks or moxa rolls to insert needles and moxibustion into specific parts of the human body to treat diseases and relieve pain. From this, they created a unique theory of human body meridians and acupoints, which became a Chinese A wonder of medicine, it enjoys 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. In the process of formation, application and development It has distinctive Chinese national culture and regional characteristics and is a valuable heritage based on the Chinese national culture and scientific tradition.
Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Acupuncture