what are similarities between mayan and ancient china
The team decided to use the Chinese system as a model in order to aid their understanding of Mayan medicine as Western medicine is so far removed from traditional Mayan medicine. In doing so many parallels and similarities of the two ancient medicinal practices were found.n the midline of the face, on the hairline of the forehead Called shenting in Chinese. In Mayan medicine this is generally punctured in conjunction with the afore mentioned point. Both practices use this point in the treatment of headaches. The Chinese also use this point for cases of insomnia, hysteria and asthma.
Points which where Mayan and Chinese Acupuncture correspond (see diagrams for position of points). Between the eyebrows This is considered a crucial point because the blood of the head runs through it. In Chinese medicine this point is known as yintang and is also considered very important.n the midline of the face, on the hairline of the forehead Called shenting in Chinese. In Mayan medicine this is generally punctured in conjunction with the afore mentioned point. Both practices use this point in the treatment of headaches. The Chinese also use this point for cases of insomnia, hysteria and asthma.