Professor's experience of penetration needling.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.08.019
- Author:
Ning ZHANG
1
;
Bing WANG
1
;
Yu ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
experience;
famous doctor, WU Zhongchao;
penetration needling
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2016;36(8):857-860
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Professorhas unique application of penetration needling in clinical treatment. Professorapplies penetration needling along meridians, and the methods of penetration needling include self-meridian penetration, exterior-interior meridian penetration, identical-name meridian penetration, different meridian penetration. The meridian differentiation is performed according to different TCM syndromes, locations and natures of diseases and acupoint nature, so as to make a comprehensive assessment. Themovement during acupuncture is focused. In addition, attention is paid on anatomy and long-needle penetration; the sequence and direction of acupuncture is essential, and the reinforcing and reducing methods have great originality, presented with holding, waiting, pressing and vibrating. Based on classical acupoint, the acupoint of penetration needling is flexible, forming unique combination of acupoints.
