The popular explanation offered for the discovery of acupuncture is a story of a warrior wounded by an arrow. The arrow was removed and the wound healed. Then it was observed that his disease in any unrelated part of the body was cured. An arrow in the foot releaved headache, The cause & effect relationship was worked out by observant physicians between the punctured points and the disease it cured and ultimately series of points were charted. In ancient times in china, acupuncture was practiced as a preventive science than a curative science. Medical diagnosis at that time was based on pulse diagnosis. The duty of the doctor was to advise patient to keep themselves fit. Acupuncturist were paid under a national health scheme & if a patient fell ill, payment was stopped. People went regularly to acupuncturist not only to get well but to stay well. A curious custom was established during this time. The doctor was compelled to hang lantern over his front door, if his patient died unnaturally. Thus, any passerby could judge the doctors capabilities from the no of lanterns hanged outside the door.
The first documentation of an “organized system of diagnosis and treatment” for acupuncture was in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine from about 100 BC.However Research has revealed the existence of acupuncture treatment in Indus Valley in India during the Stone Age. In India, it was known as SOCHEE SHASTRA & its refrence can be found in ancient scriptures & Vedas which is 400 BC. There are clear indications that acupuncture traveled from India through Nepal to china where it was preserved and nourished since ancient times.
The first documentation of an “organized system of diagnosis and treatment” for acupuncture was in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine from about 100 BC.However Research has revealed the existence of acupuncture treatment in Indus Valley in India during the Stone Age. In India, it was known as SOCHEE SHASTRA & its refrence can be found in ancient scriptures & Vedas which is 400 BC. There are clear indications that acupuncture traveled from India through Nepal to china where it was preserved and nourished since ancient times.
The popular explanation offered for the discovery of acupuncture is a story of a warrior wounded by an arrow. The arrow was removed and the wound healed. Then it was observed that his disease in any unrelated part of the body was cured. An arrow in the foot releaved headache, The cause & effect relationship was worked out by observant physicians between the punctured points and the disease it cured and ultimately series of points were charted. In ancient times in china, acupuncture was practiced as a preventive science than a curative science. Medical diagnosis at that time was based on pulse diagnosis. The duty of the doctor was to advise patient to keep themselves fit. Acupuncturist were paid under a national health scheme & if a patient fell ill, payment was stopped. People went regularly to acupuncturist not only to get well but to stay well. A curious custom was established during this time. The doctor was compelled to hang lantern over his front door, if his patient died unnaturally. Thus, any passerby could judge the doctors capabilities from the no of lanterns hanged outside the door.
Sujok Acupuncture is originated by a Korean Prof Dr. Park Jae Woo. ‘Su‘ means hands and ‘Jok‘ means Foot. Hands and feet by anatomical structure manifest the most likeness to the human body. This similarity makes it possible to realise that entire body part and internal organs also can be represented in hands and foot. Points on hand and foot act as remote control and cure disorders anywhere in the body. Sujok Acupuncture is a vast science in which we may begin just by treating correspondence level with the help of colours, seeds, magnet and needles to chakra and meridian energy balancing using the concept of 5 elements namely wood , fire, earth, metal and water or through Six energies like wind, heat, hotness, humidity, dryness and coldness . The most advanced level in Sujok is Triorigin which includes balancing of 4 energies namely Neuto, Hetro, Homo and Neutro. And Time Acupuncture. There are various modes through which treatment can be given like for beginners seeds, colour therapy and magnets gives good results, but advance level treatment are given by puncturing tiny needles on your palms and foot.