Discussion on needling manipulation of Chifeng Yingyuan.
- Author:
Xin-yin XU
;
Tao QU
;
Xiao-ming ZHANG
;
Chang-zheng WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
education;
history;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
history;
instrumentation;
methods;
China;
History, 20th Century;
History, 21st Century;
History, Ancient;
Humans;
Medicine in Literature;
Needles;
history
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2014;34(9):884-886
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Regarding the needling manipulation, Chifeng Yingyuan, there are different descriptions in ancient medical literature and the current teaching materials or clinical reports, especially for the understanding recorded in Jinzhenfu Poem of Golden Needle). In the current teaching materials and clinical reports, it is described that the needle is inserted deeply at first, and then shallowly; afterward, the needle tip is pushed to the middle layer and manipulated with lifting, thrusting and rotating technique, combined with twisting and flying method. After analyzing the original description in the book and the feasibility of function and operation, the authors introduced their recognition on its manipulation and techniques in this article. This manipulation should be: the needle is inserted to the middle layer, afterward, the needle body is pulled and tilted toward each of the four directions, on this basis, then twisting and flying method is applied.
