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    Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, has a long history in Western medicine but limited acceptance. Recent interest stems from its use in surgical analgesia, a technique adopted in China in 1958.

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    Area of Science:

    • Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • Medical History

    Background:

    • Acupuncture has a 4,000-year history in China.
    • Used in Europe since the early 19th century for pain and disease treatment.
    • Limited widespread acceptance in Western medicine despite its long history.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the historical use and acceptance of acupuncture in Western medicine.
    • To highlight the recent resurgence of interest driven by surgical analgesia applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of acupuncture's introduction and use in Western countries.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to its limited acceptance.

    Main Results:

    • Acupuncture's integration into Western medical practices has been slow.
    • The technique's application in surgical pain relief, introduced to China in 1958, has spurred renewed interest.

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture's long history does not guarantee broad acceptance in modern Western medicine.
    • Its utility may be specific, with recent applications in surgical analgesia driving current interest.