In China today, the ancient skills of acupuncture are practiced in combination with modern medical methods. Here the needles are being electrically stimulated

In China today, the ancient skills of acupuncture are practiced in combination with modern medical methods. Here the needles are being electrically stimulated

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Henrioud, D, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Acupuncture
Patients
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
A female patient is lying on a bed, she has two needles inserted in her abdomen; the needles are attached to a device which electrically stimulates them. Verso: WHO/18287. WPRO. Acupuncture. SM 12.1979.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436832 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013753
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436832