Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine
Director / Head:
Prof. Bing ZHU
Institution:
Institute of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Address:
No. 16 Nanxiaojie,
100700
Dongzhimennei,
Town:
Beijing
Country:
CHINA
Region:
WPRO
Phone:
(86-10) 6403 5765
Fax:
(86-10) 6401 3968
Date of Designation:
05/Aug/1983
Last Redesignation:
24/Jul/2008
Expiry:
24/Jul/2012
Date of Discontinuation:
01/Jan/1900
Terms of Reference:
- 1. To study acupuncture theory and formulate innovative methodological approaches for further development of acupuncture:
To carry out systematic researches on acupuncture theory, which include study of meridians and collaterals, study on acupuncture standardization and acupuncture developing strategies; to explore modern expression mode and scientific meaning of classical acupuncture theories; to formulate both national and international standards on acupuncture; and to propose new ways of thinking and develop methodologies for the future development of acupuncture.
- 2. To conduct research on the action mechanism of acupuncture effects:
Study on acupuncture mechanism and exploration on principles of acupuncture effect should be carried out. Researches will focus on mechanisms of action in nerve-secretion-immune networks and biochemical studies. Conduct studies on the mechanism of propagated sensation and the specific connections between meridians, collaterals and zang-fu organs. Expand research on meridian and collateral theories.
- 3. To conduct clinical research on acupuncture and moxibustion:
Aiming at enhancing the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibuxtion, researches will focus on: dose-effect relations in acupuncture; selection of acupuncture manipulations; evaluation of the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and application of moxibustion.
- 4. To perfect acupuncture training, and to provide educational chance for doctors and medical practitioners all over the world.
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Subjects:
- Traditional medicine
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Types of activity:
- Information dissemination
- Provision of reference substances and other services
- Research
WHO organization wide expected result:
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Responsible Officer:
SAMDAN Narantuya
Phone:
Technical Counterpart:
Xiaorui ZHANG
Phone:
(41-22) 791 3639
Registry file Ref:
T18/286/5
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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