With the growing popularity of acupuncture in western society in recent decades

many acupuncture researches and clinical studies have been conducted.These studies have significantly enhanced our understanding of acupuncture;nevertheless

very few findings obtained from acupuncture research have been transferred to acupuncture clinical practice

which has significantly hampered the development of acupuncture treatment.In addition

some crucial information

such as correct dosage of acupuncture

remains unknown

which further limits the interpretation of clinical trials testing the efficacy of acupuncture treatment.Future acupuncture research should try to fill these gaps and explore new ways to increase the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture treatment.With the growing popularity of acupuncture in western society in recent decades

many acupuncture researches and clinical studies have been conducted.These studies have significantly enhanced our understanding of acupuncture;nevertheless

very few findings obtained from acupuncture research have been transferred to acupuncture clinical practice

which has significantly hampered the development of acupuncture treatment.In addition

some crucial information

such as correct dosage of acupuncture

remains unknown

which further limits the interpretation of clinical trials testing the efficacy of acupuncture treatment.Future acupuncture research should try to fill these gaps and explore new ways to increase the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture treatment.