Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)involving thin needles inserted into the body at acupuncture points. It can be associated with the application of heat, pressure, or laser light to these same points.Acupuncture is commonly used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range of other conditions.
是針法和灸法的合稱。中醫學中採用針刺或火灸人體穴位來治療疾病,是联合国教科文组织认定的人类非物质文化遗产代表作。根据中医学理论,通过刺激穴位可以改善经络中的气的流向。