title: [History and socio-political motivations of acupuncture in China and in Europe].
abstract: In this paper is described the story of acupuncture in China and in Europe. Besides storical points of view, are discussed the social-political reasons that raised acupuncture to a high level in people Republic of China, and the practical reasons of this therapy. Besides are discussed summarily the indications and scientific bases of this methodology.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history*; D002681:China; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
vernacular_title: Storia e motivazioni socio-politiche dell'agopuntura in Cina ed in Europa.