EXAMPLES OF CLINICAL APPLICATION OF ACUPUNCTURE OF ZHONGWAN (CV 12) WITH ELONGATED NEEDLE

摘要

In the present paper, the authors introduce Professor YAN Li's experience on clinical application of elongated needle for the treatment 12). In addition, they also introduce its operation methods and some points for attention. During operation of the elongated needle, the operator should manipulate it gently, avoiding rude insertion and rash withdrawal; rather, utilize the elasticity of the steel wire to press the needle downward slowly, and cause the favorable needling sensations to spread slowly downward to the affected region along with the movement of the needle body.