Japan-China-Korea communication on acupuncture and moxibustion / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

To improve integrative medicine in Japan, it is important to understand characteristics of Japanese medical care and acupuncture and advance consideration on them. Medical care including acupuncture and moxibustion is affected by society culture and history, so different countries have different characteristics. Many practitioners of acupuncture and moxibustion have few opportunities to know the circumstances of acupuncture and moxibustion in each country. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to contribute to the development of Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion by understanding each country's medical systems, education, instruments used, technical skills, therapeutic approaches, clinical examination methods, and so on. Many people will recognize acupuncture and moxibustion's peculiarities and universalities, and broaden the network of mutual understanding that crosses borders.