Family medical books, acupuncture, hand-copied ancient books

Family medical texts and acupuncture manuscripts are often valuable information about acupuncture treatments that are passed down within the family.

These manuscripts may contain unique combinations of acupuncture points, acupuncture techniques, and experiences in treating specific conditions. For example, the acupuncture treatment plan for certain intractable diseases such as intractable headache and rheumatic pain may be recorded in detail, including the selection of acupuncture points, the depth and angle of acupuncture, and the time of needle retention.

It is important to note, however, that while these family manuscripts may contain valuable experience, they cannot be relied upon solely for treatment in the modern medical environment.

On the one hand, modern medicine has a more scientific and systematic study and standardization of the understanding and application of acupuncture. Acupuncture treatments, on the other hand, need to be performed in specialized medical institutions by doctors with qualifications and expertise to ensure safety and effectiveness.

For example, certain combinations of acupuncture points that may be recorded in some family manuscripts have been found to be risky in modern anatomical and physiological studies; Or some treatments may be prone to problems such as infections due to a lack of hygiene and disinfection practices.

In short, we should study and explore the value of acupuncture manuscripts in family medical books with respect and cherishment, but we should combine the knowledge and standards of modern medicine to apply and pass them on reasonably. Do you have such manuscripts, or do you pay attention to them when you are researching the field?