Techniques Ii

Front 1

dermal needle is known as _______________

Back 1

plum blossom or seven star needle

Front 2

Dermal needle is used to __________________

Back 2

1. promote the smooth flow of blood and qi in the meridians

2. regulate the functions of the zang fu

Front 3

seven star needle is composed of __________ needles attched to handle that is ________inches long.

Back 3

7 needles; 5-6 inches

Front 4

plum blossom needle has _______ needles in a _______. The handle is how long?

Back 4

5 needles; in a bundle. The handle is 1 ft. long

Front 5

In order to prevent pain, the needles should be _________?

Back 5

1. not too sharp
2. on the same level
3. equal distance apart.

Front 6

Superficial tapping with dermal needles is good for ______________

Back 6

nervous system, skin disease
headach, dizziness, vertigo
insomnia
gastrointestinal
gynecological disease
painful joints
paralysis

Front 7

Describe dermal needle manipulation?

Back 7

tap vertically on skin with a flexible movement of the wrist.

Front 8

You may tap a dermal needle along the course of the meridian, on points, on affected area or along both sides of spine?

Back 8

true

Front 9

Intradermal needles are used for ___________ into the skin?

Back 9

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