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needling technique
Bu (tonification)
acupuncture

definition

general strategy: milder and shorter stimulation
needle thickness: thin needle
pressing: flick and press the point before insertion
breathing: insert during patient exhalation, withdraw during inhalation
direction: with the direction of flow in the channel
insertion: insert slowly
pain: insert without pain
depth of insertion: insert superficially and "push Qi in"
lifting and thrusting: thrust quickly with strength, lift slowly and gently, in sets of three (for Celestial, Human and Earthly Realms)
rotation: rotate the needle clockwise with large amplitude (few and slow rotations)
vibration: support the skin around the point and vibrate the needle with the inserting hand
retention: withdraw needle immediately; no retention
withdrawal: withdraw quickly; gently cover and press the point after after removing the needle


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