Mao Zhen (Fine Needle) 《灵枢.九针十二原第一》 Seven discusses Mao Zhen, which is one inch and six tenths long. The Mao Zhen is pointed like a mosquito’s proboscis, used gently and slowly, lingering slightly to nourish and alleviate pain and numbness. 《灵枢.官针第七》 For pain and numbness that does not go away, use Mao Zhen. The second is … Read more
Acupuncture therapy is a relatively safe external treatment method suitable for various conditions, often yielding immediate results. As the saying goes, if moxibustion can be used, then acupuncture should not be used; if acupuncture can be used, then medication should not be used. In cases where medication is unnecessary and moxibustion is not suitable, acupuncture … 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