The selection and application of acupuncture needles in combination

In acupuncture treatment, the principle of selecting acupoints is closely related to the use of acupuncture needles. The selection of acupoints in acupuncture prescriptions is guided by the theory of meridians, and there are methods such as near point selection, distant point selection, and point selection based on symptoms. For instance, nearby acupoints can be selected, such as Yingxiang for diseases and Jiachang and Dicang for oral diseases. These are very effective for obvious and localized symptoms on the body surface. For distant acupoints, such as those for hemoptysis due to cough, Shize and Yuji are selected. After the acupoints are determined, the appropriate acupuncture needles should be selected based on the characteristics of the acupoints and the condition of the illness. Acupuncture needles of different specifications are suitable for different parts of the body and conditions. Doctors need to be precise and combine the selection of acupoints with the use of needles to achieve good therapeutic effects.