The various movements applied to an inserted needle, such as twirling, lifting, and thrusting, to elicit De Qi and achieve reinforcing or reducing effects.
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Needle Manipulation belongs to the Acupuncture Technique group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
What is Needle Manipulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
The various movements applied to an inserted needle, such as twirling, lifting, and thrusting, to elicit De Qi and achieve reinforcing or reducing effects.
What category does Needle Manipulation belong to?
Needle Manipulation is part of the Acupuncture Technique group of TCM concepts.
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