The Nine Needles in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Nine Needles in Traditional Chinese Medicine

九针 (Jiǔ Zhēn) The Nine Needles is a classification of ancient acupuncture instruments, consisting of nine types of needles: 镵针 (Chán Zhēn), 圆针 (Yuán Zhēn), 鍉针 (Lüē Zhēn), 锋针 (Fēng Zhēn), 铍针 (Pí Zhēn), 圆利针 (Yuán Lì Zhēn), 毫针 (Háo Zhēn), 长针 (Cháng Zhēn), and 大针 (Dà Zhēn). This classification is derived from the Huangdi … Read more

Introduction to Acupuncture Techniques for Beginners

1. Principles of Appropriate Positioning Before Acupuncture Supine Position: Suitable for the head, face, chest, and abdomen. Lateral Position: Suitable for the lateral parts of the body. Prone Position: Suitable for the head, neck, back, sacral region, and lower limbs. Seated Forward Position: Suitable for the back of the head, neck, and back. Lateral Seated … Read more