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Published on: September 5, 2019
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[Discussion on quantum entanglement theory and acupuncture]
Jun Wang1, Bin Wu1, Sheng Chen1
1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing university of CM, Beijing 100700,China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|January 23, 2018
Summary
Quantum entanglement principles offer new insights into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. This study explores quantum entanglement
Area of Science:
- Modern Physics
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Background:
- Quantum entanglement is a novel concept in modern physics.
- TCM principles, including holism and yinyang doctrine, show parallels with quantum phenomena.
- Existing TCM theories struggle to explain certain clinical observations, such as instant acupuncture effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of quantum entanglement theory in understanding TCM and acupuncture.
- To interpret complex clinical scenarios in acupuncture using quantum entanglement.
- To investigate the potential of quantum entanglement in novel acupuncture treatment approaches.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of quantum entanglement characteristics with TCM theories (holism, yinyang, root and knot).
- Application of quantum entanglement principles to explain clinical acupuncture phenomena (instant effects, multi-point stimulation).
- Exploration of quantum entanglement-based mutual treatment among relatives in acupuncture practice.
Main Results:
- Quantum entanglement phenomena align with core TCM concepts.
- Quantum entanglement provides a framework for understanding difficult-to-explain acupuncture effects.
- Acupuncture treatments based on quantum entanglement demonstrated significant therapeutic effects, particularly in mutual treatment among relatives.
- A coupling relationship, analogous to quantum entanglement, was identified between diseases and acupoints in relatives.
Conclusions:
- Quantum entanglement offers a new perspective on TCM and acupuncture.
- The study validates the application of quantum entanglement in explaining acupuncture's mechanisms.
- Findings suggest potential for innovative acupuncture treatments and disease prevention strategies based on quantum principles.
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