Interesting TCM Facts 101: Ancient Nine Classic Acupuncture Needles
The needles used in current acupuncture are mainly of one kind. But in the ancient times, there are nine kinds of needles used for assessing different body parts and for different purposes.
Ancient Nine Classic Needles:
Filiform needle, shear needle, round-pointed needle, spoon needle, lance needle,round-sharp needle, stiletto needle, long needle and big needle.
《黄帝内经》中记载九针为镵针、鍉针、员针、锋针、铍针、员利针、毫针、长针、大针。
《灵枢·官针》记载“九针之宜，各有所为；长短大小，各有所施也，不得其用，病弗能移。
