Discussion on the ‘Mao Zhen’ (Fine Needle) Technique
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