The first documented source of Chinese medical theory, the Huangdi Nei Jing, or “Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor,” was written between 300 and 100 B.C.

In recent decades, the practice has gained popularity in countries around the world, creating a multimillion-dollar global industry. According to Chinese news reports, the industry is expected to grow at 12 percent a year to 2015, when it will be worth more than 550 billion yuan ($88.3 billion).

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