Table 1 Needling procedure for de qi group
Real point | Angle and Direction | Depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|
LI20 (both) | Obliquely along the nasolabial sulcus towards the root of the nose with respect to the skin | 10-15 |
Yingxiang | ||
LI4 (both) | Perpendicular to the skin | 20-30 |
Hegu | ||
LI11 (both) | Perpendicular to the skin | 20-30 |
Quchi | ||
ST36 (both) | Perpendicular to the skin, between the tibia and the fibula | 20-30 |
Zusanli | ||
EX-NH3 (unilateral) | Transversely, downward towards the root of the nose | 10-20 |
Yingtang | Â | Â |