[Characteristics of acupuncture research].

Actuality of acupuncture researches and characteristics of acupuncture science are analyzed in the article. Three essential features of acupuncture researches are concluded as follows. Firstly, to adhere to the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, and take whole and function as the proper introduction for the study; secondly, to bring into close association of basic studies and clinical practice, so as to achieve the fundamental objective of improving therapeutic effect; and thirdly, to attach importance to the influences of ancient culture on acupuncture, and bring the original advantages of acupuncture science into full play. In order to carry on and make innovation on acupuncture theories, principles, prescriptions, acupoints and techniques, multidisciplinary studies should be in combination with various objectives of studies in further researches.