Abstract
Abstract
Introduction:
Acupuncture has been a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine for almost 5000 years. Since being established, acupuncture has had a long course of development and changes. Following a recommendation from the World Health Organization Consultation on Acupuncture, in 1996, “Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials” was published in 2002. The Balance Method of I Ching Acupuncture is fully based on the I Ching (Yi Jing, or Book of Changes) and is subordinate to meridian theory. This ancient method relies on interrelations among the acupuncture meridians and enables effective acupuncture treatment.
Discussion:
The effect of the Balance Method of I Ching Acupuncture on a limited number of disorders is reviewed. The same effectiveness of this method is expected for a vast majority of disorders. To ascertain the effectiveness of acupuncture in general, and of the Balance Method of I Ching Acupuncture in particular, large studies should be performed.
Conclusions:
According to a large volume of clinical data obtained by practitioners of the Balance Method of I Ching Acupuncture, it appears to be a very straightforward, universal, and effective method. Additional meticulous research is required to investigate and reaffirm the consistency and therapeutic value of this method.
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