論唐代針灸醫(yī)學的學術成就

Economic and cultural prosperity in the Tang dynasty brought many an opportunity for the development of acupuncture-moxibustion. This could be seen in officially run education, local medical schools, and civil disciples. Special works on acupuncture-moxibustion amounted to twelve kinds and thirty-nine volumes recorded in JIU TANG SHU, and TANG SHU. There were many schools of acupuncture, each airing their own views. The government arranged for well-known physicians to verify acupoints and proofread books, which was unprecedented. The emergence of well-known doctors and physicians has led to the development of acupuncture theories and the springing up of extra-meridian points. The extended use of moxa made it possible for acupuncture to be used in various departments of medicine. This has accumulated much experience for acupuncture practices, and laid foundation for the later development of acupuncture.