Filiform needles are one of the “Nine Needles” from ancient times. According to the “Ling Shu: Nine Needles and Twelve Origins, Chapter One” and “Ling Shu: Discussion on Nine Needles, Chapter Seventy-Eight”, it is recorded: “The filiform needle is sharp like a mosquito’s proboscis, used gently and slowly, lingering slightly to nourish, in order to … Read more
Materials of Acupuncture Needles Acupuncture needles are made of metal. Currently, the most widely used in clinical practice are stainless steel needles, which possess high strength and toughness. The needle body is straight and smooth, resistant to high temperatures, rust, and corrosion from chemicals, making them durable and long-lasting. There are also acupuncture needles made … 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