History and Progress of Japanese Acupuncture

After Chiso brought acupuncture to Japan from Wu (China) in the sixth century, it has progressed in unique ways within the various historical milieus of the past 1500 years. Ishitsu-rei, the first medical law of Japan established in 701, explains the medical system of acupuncture in detail showing t...

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Main Authors: Akiko Kobayashi, Miwa Uefuji, Washiro Yasumo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nem155