[Survey of application of acupuncture and moxibustion in Seychelles]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2006 Nov;26(11):799-800.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Survey of application of acupuncture and moxibustion in Seychelles are introduced from acupuncture and moxibustion methods, accepting degree of patients and therapeutic effects, etc.. The authors hold that acupuncture and moxibustion have superiority in treatment of pain diseases, especially bony arthritis of loin and knee in Seychelles, and indicate that application of acupuncture and moxibustion are influenced by recognition for acupuncture and moxibustion, medical system, problem in acupuncture and moxibustion, quality of acupuncturist, and other factors.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Humans
  • Moxibustion*
  • Seychelles