What kind of acupuncture needle is used?

The types of acupuncture needles are generally classified according to their thickness and length. According to the thickness, commonly used 26~30 gauge, diameter of 0.40 ~ 0.30mm；; According to the length, there are many kinds from half an inch to three inches. Generally, the longer and thicker the acupuncture needle is, the more convenient it is to acupuncture. In the selection of acupuncture needles, there are mainly three materials: stainless steel, gold and silver. Among them, stainless steel acupuncture needle has good effect and low price, and is widely used in clinic. Let's see what kind of acupuncture needle is used. 1. What kind of acupuncture needle is used?

Acupuncture needs special needles. There are many kinds of acupuncture needles, which are generally distinguished by length or thickness. So what kind of acupuncture needle is used?

1, acupuncture needles are commonly used from coarse to fine, and the most commonly used gauge is 26~30, with a diameter of 0.40 ~ 0.30 mm. The larger the gauge, the smaller the diameter of the needle.

2, acupuncture needles from long to short, commonly used is half an inch to three inches, half an inch needle length 13mm, one inch needle length 25mm, one inch needle length 45mm, two inch needle length 50mm, two inch needle length 60mm, three inch needle length 75 mm.. Clinically, it is necessary to select suitable needles for acupuncture according to the needs of diseases and the situation of acupuncture sites. For example, where the muscles of the waist, buttocks and lower limbs are rich, you can choose a longer needle, such as two and a half inches to three inches. In the shallow part of the head and face, it is advisable to choose a needle of half an inch to one and a half inches.

Generally, the longer the needle, the thicker the diameter, and the more convenient acupuncture. When choosing, mainly according to the patient's condition and needs, choose acupuncture needles with appropriate specifications and models.

Second, what material is the acupuncture needle made of?

Acupuncture needle generally consists of needle body, needle tip and needle handle, and its materials mainly include:

1, stainless steel needle

The needle body and needle tip are made of stainless steel, which has high strength and toughness. The needle body is flat and smooth, resistant to heat and rust, and is not easy to be corroded by chemicals, so it is widely used in clinic.

2. Lily

The gold needle is golden yellow, but it is actually a stainless steel needle with a gold-plated outer layer. Although the electrical conductivity and heat transfer performance of gold needle are obviously better than that of stainless steel needle, the needle body is thicker and its strength and toughness are not as good as that of stainless steel needle. In addition, it is expensive and is generally less used in clinic.

3. Silver needle

The needles are all made of silver. For acupuncture, silver needles are not as good as stainless steel needles, mainly because they are too soft and easy to break, which may easily lead to medical accidents. In addition, silver needles are expensive, so they are used less.

3. Is the acupuncture needle disposable?

Acupuncture needles will enter the human body, so many friends are more concerned about its hygiene. So is the acupuncture needle disposable?

1. In most cases, disposable stainless steel needles will be used, individually packaged and discarded after use.

2. But there are also some reusable acupuncture needles, which will be disinfected with high-pressure steam after use, killing viruses and bacteria before reuse.