Needling Safety
From the general theory of meridians and points, through needle holding and qi regulation, tonification and reduction, and the management of mishaps, to clinical prescriptions by specialty.
01
Preventing and Managing Needling Mishaps
Fainting, stuck needles, bent and broken needles, haematoma, pneumothorax and organ injury.
02
Wai Tai Mi Yao: Valuing Moxibustion over Needling
Wang Tao compiles the formulas of his era but deliberately omits needling.
03
Contraindications of Needling
Where and when not to needle, and the consequences of disregarding the prohibitions.