WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The theory and practice of acupuncture originated in China. It was first mentioned and recorded in documents dating a few hundred years before the Common Era. Earlier instead of needles sharpened stones and long sharp bones were used around 6000 BCE for acupuncture treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2, 000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians.

Detailed explanation-3: -These stones slivers were for medical treatments, used to make skin incisions and to stimulate specific points on the body. The history of ancient acupuncture originated with the use of these stones, then slivers of animal bones were used. Later still, bamboo needles were used for therapeutic purposes.