Interesting TCM Facts 101: Acupuncture Needles were made of Stones and Bones
The current acupuncture needles are made of mostly stainless steel. But do you know what are acupuncture needles made of in the ancient days?
In ancient China, acupuncture needles were first made of simple materials like stone or animal bone. These needles were discovered between 10000 and 4000 years ago which is also called the Neolithic era.
The type of stone used for therapeutic purposes in China is called “Bian Shi”. Bone needles were mainly made from animal bones. There were also needles made from Bamboo.
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