The first record of Acupuncture is found in the 4,700 years old Huang Di Nei Jing ???? (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine). This is said to be the oldest medical textbook in the world. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown as effective in the treatment of specific health problems. Even though the points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of four thousand years. Recently, electromagnetic research has confirmed their locations. more... See more text