Section 328-G:2 Definitions. - New Hampshire Statutes

In this chapter:
   I. ""Acupuncture'' means primarily the insertion of needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current and/or heat, for the purpose of promoting health and balance as defined by the principles of oriental medicine.
   II. ""Acupuncturist'' means a person licensed to practice acupuncture as defined in this chapter, and whose license is in good standing.
   III. ""Board'' means the board of acupuncture licensing established under RSA 328-G:3.
   IV. ""Cupping'' means a therapeutic method of oriental medicine that utilizes a partial vacuum created in a glass dome or cup that is then applied to a particular area of the body.
   V. ""Moxibustion'' means the thermal stimulation of acupuncture points or specific body areas by utilizing the burning of the dried form of the herb, Artemisia Vulgaris; the heat may be applied on or above specific points or areas or on the acupuncture needle itself.
   VI. ""ACAOM'' means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
   VII. ""NCCAOM'' means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
   VIII. ""Oriental medicine'' means the distinct system of health care that diagnoses and treats illness, injury, pain, or other conditions by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy to restore and maintain health.

Source. 1997, 251:1. 2000, 181:1, eff. July 25, 2000.