INTRODUCTION
Acupuncture is the external treatment for internal disorders. the word acupuncture is derived from Latin words acus (needles)and pungere(puncture or prick).
The treatment is carried out by inserting acupuncture needles at various predetermined points over the body.Acupunctre is a philosophical approach towords the human body and mind ,it is a drugless therapy and therefore least damaging to the physique.
Concept of QI(pronounced as CHI)
Energy is thought to flow continuously through the human body,this is QI or CHI or Vital force,in indian philasophy it is known as PRANA.the Chi is universal and present all the time ,if the flow of chi ceases it is death,it is formed continuously and utilized continuously in one’s body.it permeates all living cell and tissues in the body and prevades the entire universe.it is an invisible force responsible for all the activities of live ,it cannot be seen or measuredbut can be palpated..
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