To learn acupuncture, it is suggested to learn the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine first, otherwise you will only know what it is and not why. Acupuncture is a part of Chinese medicine, and it is very important to learn the basics well. After learning the basics, learn five more acupoints, and you will basically get started. As a part of Chinese medicine, acupuncture cannot be separated from the whole theoretical system of Chinese medicine. If you just want to learn some fur, just read books on acupuncture.
First, the introduction method of self-study acupuncture
It is suggested to learn the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine first, otherwise you will only know what it is and not why. Acupuncture is a part of Chinese medicine, and it is very important to learn the basics well. After learning the basics, learn five more acupoints, and you will basically get started. No matter how deep it is, you need to spend a lot of energy to study, ponder and experience, on yourself and on the patients. It is better to have a master belt. Remember, acupuncture is also a combination of Tao, method and technique, and you can't just learn one technique and go to the table.
Second, matters needing attention in learning acupuncture and moxibustion
1. Learn meridian points by heart: Meridian is meridian, which is the way of human qi and blood popularity. Points are acupoints, which are places for acupuncture. If you don't find the meridian points correctly, you can't play its due role. To start learning, we must first understand the route and distribution of meridians, then remember the commonly used acupoints, and then learn them repeatedly in combination with the actual acupoints of the human body, and naturally we can recite them. Basic course: meridians and acupoints.
2. Skilled operation: In addition to practicing finger strength, the general operation techniques of acupuncture, such as lifting and twisting, cutting and parallel finger insertion, as well as how to master the depth of acupuncture and the direction of needle insertion, must be skilled in order to be used freely.
3. Prescription based on syndrome differentiation: In addition to knowing acupoints and operating skillfully, it is more important to know the law of syndrome differentiation. In other words, it is necessary to use appropriate acupoints for treatment according to various syndromes in order to achieve the expected purpose. As for how to use drugs based on syndrome differentiation, we should learn some basic courses of Chinese medicine, such as basic theory of Chinese medicine, diagnostics of Chinese medicine and so on.