What is the purpose of acupuncture needles of each size?

Choose needles with different lengths according to the richness of the skin and flesh at the acupuncture site. Short needles are generally used in thinner places such as scalp, and long needles are mostly used in muscular places such as waist, buttocks and thighs. You can choose a longer needle when puncturing. The most commonly used is 40mm, which is generally called one and a half inches.

Choose different thickness according to the doctor's habit and sensitivity. The most commonly used needles are 0.25-0.30mm in diameter and can be used in most parts of the body. Facial acupuncture generally uses thinner needles.

Reference method for fire needle and panlong needle. Fire acupuncture is generally used for cold syndrome and yang deficiency syndrome. Panlong acupuncture refers to a method of acupuncture at Jiaji point of Huatuo, which is mainly used to treat spinal diseases.