Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 1) 6. Needle Manipulation Techniques After the fine needle is inserted into the acupoint, the operational methods used to elicit the sensation of needling in the patient, adjust the intensity of the sensation, and direct the sensation in a specific direction are referred to as “needle … Read more
1 Selection of Fine Needle Acupuncture Instruments Currently, stainless steel needles are commonly used due to their resistance to rust, heat tolerance, and certain hardness, elasticity, and toughness. Gold and silver needles have poorer elasticity and are expensive, thus they are less frequently used. Before clinical application, it is essential to check the needles according … 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
01 What is Fine Needle Acupuncture Technique? The fine needle technique refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body through specific methods, aiming to unblock the meridians and regulate the organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases. Clinically, needles with a … Read more