Yin Changshik, Park Hi-Joon, Chae Younbyoung, Ha Eunyoung, Park Hun-Kuk, Lee Hyang-Sook, Koh Hyeonggyun, Kang Sungkeel, Choi Sunmi, Ryu Yeonhee, Lee Hyejung
Department of Acupuncture, CHA Biomedical Center, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Seoul 135-081, Korea.
Neurol Res. 2007;29 Suppl 1:S10-5. doi: 10.1179/016164107X172301.
Acupuncture has long been a central part of medicine in East Asia. Recently its therapeutic effects are world-widely recognized with scientific bases being established by means of basic research and clinical studies in the biomedical sciences. Even though Korean acupuncture (KA) shares its origins with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it has developed into its own unique system.
We assessed the unique characteristics of KA and discussed the potential contributions of KA to modern medicine.
Individualized approach by KA is based on constitutional energy traits which are considered as a main element in Saam, Taegeuk and eight constitution acupunctures. New practical and integrated forms of therapeutic modalities, such as herbal acupuncture or pharmacopuncture, have also been developed by KA.
Given its individualized and practical characteristics, KA is expected to make significant contributions to the understanding and the treatment of neurological disorders through basic research and clinical trials.
针灸长期以来一直是东亚医学的核心组成部分。最近，其治疗效果在世界范围内得到认可，生物医学领域的基础研究和临床研究为其奠定了科学基础。尽管韩国针灸（KA）与传统中医（TCM）同源，但它已发展成为一个独特的体系。
我们评估了韩国针灸的独特特征，并讨论了韩国针灸对现代医学的潜在贡献。
韩国针灸的个体化方法基于体质能量特征，这些特征被视为四象、太极和八纲体质针灸的主要元素。韩国针灸还开发了新的实用且综合的治疗方式，如草药针灸或药物针灸。
鉴于其个体化和实用性特点，预计韩国针灸将通过基础研究和临床试验，为神经系统疾病的理解和治疗做出重大贡献。
