First of all, acupuncture technology
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is one of the most basic techniques of acupuncture, including flat needle, straight needle and rotating needle. Beginners can practice from straight and horizontal needling, and master the basic skills and operation methods of needle insertion.
Puncture: Puncture is a technique of stimulating acupoints locally, which is suitable for patients with mild illness and limited lesions. Beginners can choose some commonly used acupoints, such as Hegu, Neiguan and Taixi for practice.
Thread needling: Thread needling is a technique to connect multiple acupoints in a certain order for stimulation, which is suitable for treating more complicated diseases. Beginners can choose some relatively simple routes, such as the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian and Zusanli Hegu Meridian for practice.
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is a technique of thermal stimulation after burning moxa sticks on acupoints, which is suitable for cold joint pain, joint pain and other diseases. Beginners can choose some commonly used acupoints, such as Guanyuan, Qihai and Zusanli, to practice.
Second, acupuncture points
Hegu point: Hegu point is located in the depression between the first metacarpal bone and the second metacarpal bone of the back of the hand, and is a commonly used meridian-dredging point. Stimulating Hegu point can regulate qi and blood, warm channels and relieve pain.
Neiguan point: Neiguan point is located two inches above the wrist striation, which is a common point for welcoming incense. Stimulating Neiguan point can regulate qi and blood, relieve asthma and cough, relax tendons and activate collaterals.
Zusanli point: Zusanli point is located in the anterolateral part of the calf, 3 inches below the knee, and is a commonly used lower limb point. Stimulating Zusanli point can regulate qi and blood, relieve swelling and pain, and enhance immunity.
Guanyuan point: Guanyuan point is located on the midline of the lower abdomen, 2 inches from the navel, and is a commonly used abdominal point. Stimulating Guanyuan point can regulate qi and blood, warm channels and dispel cold, and replenish vitality.
In short, beginners should choose some basic acupuncture techniques and acupoints to practice, and gradually improve their technical level and clinical application ability. At the same time, in the practice of acupuncture, we should pay attention to safety and follow the acupuncture operation norms to ensure the safety and therapeutic effect of patients.