It.as.lso during this time that many Eastern medical practices were consolidated under the name Traditional Chinese Medicine ACM. 31 New practices were adopted in the 20th century, such as using a cluster of needles, 30 :164 electrified needles, or leaving needles inserted for up to a week. 30 :164 A lot of emphasis developed on using acupuncture on the ear. 30 :164 Acupuncture research organizations were founded in the 1950s and acupuncture services became available in modern hospitals. 28 China, where acupuncture was believed to have originated, was increasingly influenced by Western medicine. 28 Meanwhile, acupuncture grew in popularity in the US. Diagrams of the flow of spiritual energy, for example, conflicted with the West's own anatomical diagrams. In 553, several Korean and Chinese citizens were appointed to reorganize medical education in Japan and they incorporated acupuncture as part of that system. 30 :264 Japan later sent students back to China and established acupuncture

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