Minnesota HF1270 modifies licensing for acupuncture and herbal medicine, including defining acupuncture and herbal therapies, and updating practice.

Minnesota HF1270 amends the state's statutes to modify licensing for the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. It defines acupuncture as a treatment technique using modern and traditional methods, including the insertion of needles and other biophysical stimulation methods. Herbal therapies are defined as the use of herbs and herbal remedies as part of a treatment plan. The bill updates the scope of practice to include various diagnostic and treatment techniques, such as cupping, dermal friction, and dietary counseling based on Oriental medical principles.

Minnesota HF1270 modifies licensing for acupuncture and herbal medicine, including defining acupuncture and herbal therapies, and updating practice.

Minnesota HF1270 amends the state's statutes to modify licensing for the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. It defines acupuncture as a treatment technique using modern and traditional methods, including the insertion of needles and other biophysical stimulation methods. Herbal therapies are defined as the use of herbs and herbal remedies as part of a treatment plan. The bill updates the scope of practice to include various diagnostic and treatment techniques, such as cupping, dermal friction, and dietary counseling based on Oriental medical principles.