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ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Angle, Direction, and Depth of Acupuncture The angle, direction, and depth of acupuncture refer to the specific operational requirements after the needle is inserted subcutaneously. Mastering the correct angle, direction, and depth during acupuncture is crucial for achieving the desired sensation, performing tonification or sedation, maximizing the effects of acupuncture, enhancing treatment efficacy, and … Read more
The unique needle therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body, aiming to unblock meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body’s defenses and expelling pathogenic factors to treat diseases. The indications for needle therapy are … Read more
1. Precautions for Acupuncture with Filiform Needles①. Patients should not undergo acupuncture when overly hungry, fatigued, or excessively nervous. For patients who are weak, with qi deficiency and blood loss, the technique should not be too strong, and a lying position should be preferred.②. Women in the first three months of pregnancy should not have … Read more
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▲Director of Acupuncture Department, Yan Yan, leads ward rounds (archive photo) Acupuncture has a long history, with legends stating that it originated during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, when Fuxi invented acupuncture, having “tasted a hundred herbs and created nine needles.” Today, acupuncture, as an external treatment discipline, requires the professional … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Promoting Qi, Retaining Qi, and Guiding Qi (1) Promoting Qi Method Promoting Qi refers to various techniques used to hasten the flow of meridian Qi. The Shen Ying Jing states: “Using the right thumb and index finger to hold the needle, gently shake, advance and retreat, and twist; the needle should tremble as if … Read more
Filiform needle therapy is the most commonly used acupuncture technique. To prevent accidental needling, attention must be paid to the following aspects: 1. Selecting the Right Needles (1) Specification: This refers to the thickness and length of the needles. Filiform needles come in six lengths: 13mm (0.5 inches), 25mm (1 inch), 40mm (1.5 inches), 50mm … Read more
Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice The needle insertion technique refers to the various methods employed by practitioners to insert needles subcutaneously into acupuncture points. The commonly used needle insertion techniques are as follows: 1. Single-Hand Needle Insertion Technique – Primarily used for shorter needles. (1) Insertion Method: The practitioner holds the needle with … Read more
Acupuncture Image from the Internet When mentioning acupuncture, most people will picture the image shown above. However, did you know that this is actually just one member of the acupuncture family, called “mào zhēn (fine needle)”. The fine needle is almost synonymous with TCM acupuncture and is the most commonly used tool in modern acupuncture … Read more
Fine Needle The fine needle is the most commonly used acupuncture tool in clinical practice, consisting of five parts: needle tip, needle body, needle root, needle handle, and needle tail. Due to its fine nature, it was historically referred to as “micro needle” or “small needle”. As recorded in the “Lingshu: Nine Needles and Twelve … Read more