[Effects of social background of the song dynasty on the science of acupuncture and moxibustion]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Jan;27(1):66-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The government of the Song Dynasty paid high attention to develop the science of acupuncture and moxibustion, improved the position of acupuncture and moxibustion, specially made collation and systematization on ancient books of acupuncture and moxibustion, compiled monograph of acupuncture and moxibustion, set up acupuncture and moxibustion program and founded acupuncture bronze statue, launched experiment teaching and so on, which made acupuncture and moxibustion spread and be populated, accelerating the development and advancement of acupuncture and moxibustion sciences.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture / history*
  • China
  • History, Medieval
  • Moxibustion / history*