Ancient Chinese Acupuncture History
Ancient chinese acupuncture is an art that was in existence from over 3000 years ago. This itself speaks for the volume of discoveries by China and with an interesting history behind it. Approximately 8000 years ago a Taoist by the name of Fu Hsi formulated the first two symbols that depict a broken and an unbroken line. Two lines are therefore represents life and taken as a symbol for the particular purpose. This theory called Yin and Yan is the backbone of all Chinese medical remedies including ancient chinese acupuncture.
Many objects have been unraveled by the excavations from the old and new stone age. Even though many of the findings in modern excavations are of large tools and instrumentals, there were foundlings on hair thin needles as well. These were called Bien. It is believed that ancient chinese acupuncture gained popularity in China during the period of the Yellow Emperor by the name of Huang Di (2697-2597). Though hieroglyphic evidence shows that ancient chinese acupuncture not only utilized the bien stone but also developed bronze needles as well. Four gold needles have been unraveled in the Warren states era. Nan Jing which is a book with all these information also reveals about such findings.
”systematic classic of Acupuncture and moxibustion” is known to be the most noted text of Ancient chinese acupuncture. But it was later on that ancient chinese acupuncture would experience a crucial transition. Ancient chinese acupuncture however became a formal branch of medical applications in the ancient china. During this time many acupuncture schools appeared and it became an essential chapter in the imperial medical bureau. Ancient chinese acupuncture has also been noted in the Ming dynasty(1568-1644).
Between the Ming Dynasty and all the way up to the 1960’s, ancient chinese acupuncture and other traditional medicinal practices took a backseat. Western medicines gained more popularity and were given preference over traditional cures. ’Harmful’, ‘primitive’ were the two words used to describe Ancient chinese acupuncture. ’barefoot doctors’ have emerged with this. This amazing medicine methodology has therefore been able to keep alive by these medical practitioners. After the 1970’s though people started to appreciate the merits of ancient chinese accupuncture and research it. Therefore still the diamond remains strong as it was with some modernizations.
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