Role of pressing hand in the clinical practice of acupuncture.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.11.020
- Author:
Xianghong CHEN
1
;
Bo CHEN
2
;
Xingui GU
1
;
Zhe SHI
1
;
Zelin CHEN
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300193, China.
2. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300193, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture manipulation;
pressing hand;
reinforcing-reducing of acupuncture
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2017;37(11):1215-1217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The importance of pressing hand in clinical practice of acupuncture was explored in this paper. Through literature review and clinical experience, the role of pressing hand before, during and after acupuncture was summarized and analyzed. Before acupuncture, the pressing hand helped to diagnose diseases, examine pulse and locate acupoints; during acupuncture, it participated in needle insertion and reinforcing-reducing manipulation; after acupuncture, it played a role in needle withdrawal and regulate human body. It is indicated the pressing hand is a key role not only during acupuncture or reinforcing-reducing manipulation, but also participates in the overall process of acupuncture, which has great significance in guiding clinical treatment and enhancing practice level.
