ine. It can date back at least 3,000 years . Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture (针灸) and moxibustion (艾灸) is based on the theory of meridians (经络). Meridians 经络经络是运行气血、联系脏腑和体表及全身各部的通道,是人体功能的调控系统。经络是人体内气血运行通路的主干和分支。经络学是人体针灸和按摩的基础, 也是中医学的重要组成部分。 Meridians 经络 According to this theory, Qi (vital energy) circulates in the body through a system of channels called meridians , connecting internal organs (内部器官/脏腑) with ans (外部器官/体表) or tissues (组织). Meridians 经络 With certain points of the body surface along the meridians stimulated via needling or moxibustion , the flow of Qi is regulated , blood circulation (循环) is increased, and diseases are thus treated . Acupoints These stimulation points are called acupuncture points, or acupoints (穴位).
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