GB/T 21709.16-2013
The Chinese national standard record for abdominal acupuncture operating procedures, published in 2023 and referenced internationally as the technical standard for abdominal acupuncture practice.
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Research, Standards and Academic Development
Operating procedures for abdominal acupuncture are defined by the national technical standard GB/T 21709.16-2013 and continue to be examined through trials, reviews and professional literature. Outside mainland China, abdominal acupuncture is practiced under local professional regulation, with the Chinese national standard referenced as the technical basis.
Foundational Monograph
Abdominal Acupuncture Therapy
The seminal monograph of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture, authored by Prof. Bo Zhiyun and presently in its classic edition.
Selected Publications
Standards and Clinical Research
Selected sources are presented by publication type and date.
Adult-onset Still's disease
A 2025 case report describes Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture used as a complementary approach for a 20-year-old man with adult-onset Still's disease, with outcomes reported over a three-year follow-up.
Read the open-access case report ↗Ovulation-failure infertility
An 84-participant trial compared abdominal acupuncture, combined abdominal acupuncture and periodic Chinese herbal medicine, and western medication for ovulation-failure infertility associated with kidney deficiency.
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More than 3,000 Related Publications
Institute records identify more than 3,000 publications relating to abdominal acupuncture across Chinese and international databases. A searchable bibliography is being prepared to document publication types, indexing coverage and source details.
Research Scope
Standards, Studies and Clinical Context
Technical Standard
The Chinese national standard (GB/T 21709.16-2013) defines operating procedures and supports consistency in professional practice within China; overseas practice follows local regulation.
Clinical Studies
Controlled studies investigate specific conditions, treatment protocols and clinical outcomes.
Adjunctive Applications
In complex conditions, abdominal acupuncture is studied alongside established medical care.
Institute Records
Clinical statistics are drawn from institute records and follow the institution's reporting definitions.
Research and Academic Collaboration
Researchers and institutions are invited to share publications, exchange academic expertise and propose collaborative studies.
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