Acupuncture: How Might the Mechanisms of Treatment Have Contributed to the Diagnosis of “Patterns” and Pattern-based Treatments – Speculations on the Evolution of Acupuncture as a Therapy. Implications for Researchers

Acupuncture is a complex intervention that manifests varied theories, treatment methods, diagnostic methods and diagnostic patterns. Traditionally based systems of acupuncture (TBSAs) often have their own diagnostic approaches and patterns. Despite the wide variety that can be found amongst TBSAs, i...

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Main Author: Stephen Birch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: E-Tree Publishing 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-jar.org/upload/pdf/jar-35-2-47.pdf