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A Modern Clinical Approach of the Traditional Korean Saam Acupuncture
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Saam acupuncture is one of the original therapeutic modalities representing traditional Korean medicine.
It was originally described in a manuscript that is estimated to be published at some point between 1644 and 1742, in the middle of the Cho Sun dynasty, by a Korean Buddhist monk whose name is unknown.
The principle of combining five shu points is based on the theory of Nan-jing.
The treatment and diagnosis concepts in Saam acupuncture were mainly influenced by Dongeuibogam and Chimgoogyeong-heombang.
The basic characteristic of combining five shu points in Saam acupuncture is the selection of the tonification and sedation points along the self-meridian and other meridians based on creation and governor relationships.
Saam acupuncture clinical studies have mainly focused on musculoskeletal pain and autonomic nervous system regulation.
From a neurophysiological perspective, Saam acupuncture, which involves five shu points as the main treatment aspect, has the advantage of increasing parasympathetic nerve activation and adjusting the balance of the autonomic nervous system.
Inserting a needle into the skin layer while considering the respiratory phase and stimulating the needle gently and lightly could maximize the effect of Saam acupuncture.
The specific Saam acupuncture prescribed should be identified on the basis of the neurobiological perspective.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Park, Manyong& Kim, Sungchul. 2015. A Modern Clinical Approach of the Traditional Korean Saam Acupuncture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063477
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Park, Manyong& Kim, Sungchul. A Modern Clinical Approach of the Traditional Korean Saam Acupuncture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063477
American Medical Association (AMA)
Park, Manyong& Kim, Sungchul. A Modern Clinical Approach of the Traditional Korean Saam Acupuncture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063477
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063477