[Tonify/Sedate]
Deep, rapid insertion, thrust gently inwards, lift heavily upwards, slow withdrawal,
leave hole upon after removal
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Sedate
6x deep --> 6x medium --> 6x superficial
[6 times at each level...coax Qi out of the body]
"penetrating heaven coolness" = for excess and heat
Gentle lifting of the needle slowly is used in an acupuncture point for
,2. Sedation
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1. Tonification
Don't lift needle out heavily as it will release too much Qi for deficient
patients
Bent needle management
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Don't lift, thrust and rotate!
Remove slowly by following the course of the bend
move patient to their original position, relax the local muscle
Three edged needle (lancets) are effective for ____________
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1. local issues, such as blood stasis, local heat
2. to promote smooth flow of Qi and Blood in meridians (unblock the
meridians), high fever, LOC, sore throat, local congestion
(hematoma...releases stagnant blood)
, 1. How do we insert the needle on the abdomen or areas of loose skin _____?
2. Give an example of two points _____
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1. Fingers stretch the skin
2. ST25, Ren4 ...GB30?
Rotate the needle counterclockwise forcefully and rapidly
1. Tonification
2. Sedation
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2. Sedation
CCW forcefully/rapidly = Sedation
CW gently/slowly = Sedation
To sedate, needle [with/against] the channel
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against the channel
Tonify: needle in same direction of channel
Deep, rapid insertion, thrust gently inwards, lift heavily upwards, slow withdrawal,
leave hole upon after removal
Give this one a try later!
Sedate
6x deep --> 6x medium --> 6x superficial
[6 times at each level...coax Qi out of the body]
"penetrating heaven coolness" = for excess and heat
Gentle lifting of the needle slowly is used in an acupuncture point for
,2. Sedation
Give this one a try later!
1. Tonification
Don't lift needle out heavily as it will release too much Qi for deficient
patients
Bent needle management
Give this one a try later!
Don't lift, thrust and rotate!
Remove slowly by following the course of the bend
move patient to their original position, relax the local muscle
Three edged needle (lancets) are effective for ____________
Give this one a try later!
1. local issues, such as blood stasis, local heat
2. to promote smooth flow of Qi and Blood in meridians (unblock the
meridians), high fever, LOC, sore throat, local congestion
(hematoma...releases stagnant blood)
, 1. How do we insert the needle on the abdomen or areas of loose skin _____?
2. Give an example of two points _____
Give this one a try later!
1. Fingers stretch the skin
2. ST25, Ren4 ...GB30?
Rotate the needle counterclockwise forcefully and rapidly
1. Tonification
2. Sedation
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2. Sedation
CCW forcefully/rapidly = Sedation
CW gently/slowly = Sedation
To sedate, needle [with/against] the channel
Give this one a try later!
against the channel
Tonify: needle in same direction of channel
