Summary
In 1996 acupuncture needles were recognized as "accepted
medical instruments" by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
In 1997, NIH published a consensus report prepared by a
non-advocate, non-Federal panel of experts recognizing
that good evidence does exist that acupuncture is effective
in treating certain medical conditions.
Very little research has been done that focuses on the theory,
diagnostic capabilities, or treatment strategies
of TCM as a whole.
Most of the research focuses on a single treatment modality,
like acupuncture, and how it works or can be applied
from a conventional medical perspective. This approach does
very little to promote an understanding
of the TCM perspective on human health
and wellness, preventative medicine, and the treatment of
disease.
There are many studies that point to the efficacy of the
TCM treatments, particularly acupuncture and herbal medicine.
This completes the "Evidence" section. Click
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