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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
In the long-standing culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the fine needle technique, as the essence of acupuncture therapy, has endured for thousands of years. With its unique efficacy and profound cultural heritage, it has become a brilliant gem in the field of TCM. With the rapid development of modern technology, this ancient and miraculous … 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
Mángzhēn Therapy Mángzhēn (芒针) is a specially designed long needle made from fine and elastic stainless steel wire, named for its slender shape resembling wheat awns. The Mángzhēn technique evolved from the ancient “long needle” among the nine needles. The commonly used length of Mángzhēn is about one inch, with some exceeding one foot. The … Read more
The structure of the filiform needle can be divided into five parts: the needle tip, needle body, needle root, needle handle, and needle tail. The needle tip is the sharp end of the needle body, also known as the needle point; the needle body is the main part between the needle tip and the needle … Read more