Discussion on needling sensation, arrival of qi and needling response (Deqi).
- Author:
Fang ZHANG
1
;
Hong-Du WANG
Author Information
1. College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China. zhangfang507069@sina.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
instrumentation;
methods;
Humans;
Moxibustion;
instrumentation;
methods;
Needles;
Qi
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2012;32(12):1132-1134
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The current appointed teaching material of Science of Acupuncture and Moxibustion holds that there is no difference among the needling sensation, arrival of qi and needling response. However, the author has a different understanding. Therefore, Neijing (Internal Classic), its annotation, exposition and understandings of ancient and modern famous experts are cited to analyze their meanings. And the result indicates that the needling sensation is subjective feelings and perceived responses of doctors and patients. Arrival of qi is the healing process of the organ through activating the anti-pathogenic qi to expel the pathogens. The needling response is the final aim of acupuncture therapy. Thus, the meaning of needling sensation, arrival of qi, and needling response are different. And an accurate understanding can better guide acupuncture treatment.
