Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review

Biophysical Characteristics of Meridians and Acupoints: A Systematic Review

As an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is a convenient and effective therapy with fewer adverse effects. Recently, researches on meridian essence have become core issues of modern TCM. Numerous experiments have demonstrated the objective existence of meridians by diff...

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Main Authors:	Juan Li, Qing Wang, Huiling Liang, Haoxu Dong, Yan Li, Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Xiaoke Wu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:	Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/793841

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