In the current construction of acupuncture disciplines

there is a lack of an independent position to study with the humanistic method as the basic path. It cannot clarify the ownership of such research in the entire discipline category

which affects the overall development of the discipline and the objectivity of academic mechanism construction. We should emphasize the importance of the humanistic research path of acupuncture

and initially define its scope

including 5 aspects i.e. the traceability of the ancient and modern concepts of acupuncture and the theoretical contention

textual criticism of the ancient literature

acupuncture academic history and schools

the thought and culture

and the exploration of methodologies in multiple humanities

clarifying its connotation and extension. Based on the relevant research writings since 1949

this paper reviewed the contemporary development of acupuncture humanities research

further clarified the research path and the possible impact on the future subject system innovation

and discussed its value and significance.