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Objectives: Among the various treatment methods involving the use of natural substances, pharmacopuncture using animal venom is a relatively new form of acupuncture that has been developed in South Korea and is gaining popularity worldwide. Pharmacopuncture with animal venom is widely used in clinical practice; therefore, ensuring its procedural safety is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and toxicity of pharmacopuncture using animal venom.
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Department of Tuina, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
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Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea.
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Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices such as acupuncture and cupping have been practiced for thousands of years and recently gained more popularity and recognition because of their benefits. However, these practices are not unique to Eastern cultures and countries. The healing practices of folk healers like the of Indigenous communities in Latin America share striking similarities to their TCM counterparts, although not much literature exists on this topic.
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