Acupuncture as a complex adaptive system: A theoretical reflection on therapeutic effectiveness and emergent healing

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• Emergent healing mechanisms in acupuncture reveal potential pathways for therapeutic effectiveness.
• Acupuncture operates within a complex adaptive system framework, indicating layered interactions among various elements.
• Analysis of theoretical reflections on acupuncture suggests a deeper understanding of its holistic impact.
• Exploration of acupuncture’s theoretical background may enable enhanced therapeutic practices and applications.