Qihuang needle is developed on the basis of Da Zhen, Yuan Li Zhen, Pi Zhen and Hao Zhen, which are among the “Nine Classical Needles”.

Tracing back to Qin and Han Dynasties (5 BC~1 AD), “Nine Classical Needles” was already recorded in Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine (Huangdi Neijing), referring to nine different kinds of needles used in acupuncture. Those were acupuncture tools widely used by ancient practitioners. “Nine Classical Needles” have been widely used clinically all along, with Hao Zhen being the most commonly seen one. They are, in broad sense, acupuncture needles and have contributed to the development of acupuncture and related therapies. Now they have developed into “New Nine Needles”.

The present discussion on whether Qihuang needle is acupuncture needle or not is thought- provoking. From our perspective, Qihuang needle is acupuncture needle in broad sense; while those who have doubts may refer to Hao Zhen as acupuncture needle in a narrow sense.

 How to determine whether the needles and therapies are in the scope of acupuncture or not? In our opinion, it depends on whether they are in accordance with Chinese medicine theory, whether they prevent and/or treat diseases by stimulating some points (for instance acupoints or Ashi points/extra points) to promote the qi of Zang-fu organs and their meridians, and whether they are therapeutically effective. We embrace any needles or therapies as long as the above-mentioned criteria are satisfied.

Here again, we do not sell needles. We do not guarantee therapeutic effectiveness if any one uses the methods we have introduced in our posts; all treatments should be performed on the basis of individual conditions.

 Description of “Nine Classical Needles”

1. Shear Needle (Chan Zhen): a pricking instrument like an arrowhead with a sharp tip, the same as a chisel needle or sagital needle, 1.6 Cun long.

2. Round-pointed Needle (Yuan Zhen): a cylindrical instrument with the shaft 1.6 Cun long and an oval tip, used for massage on the body surface, the same as a rounded needle.

3. Spoon Needle (Di Zhen) an instrument with a thick shaft and a slightly sharp round tip used for pressing the meridians/channels, 3.5 Cun long.

4. Lance Needle (Feng Zhen): another name for three-edged needle, the same as a lancing needle, 1.6 Cun long.

5. Stiletto Needle (Pi Zhen): an instrument like a double-edged sword used for drainage of pus, the same as a sword needle, 4 Cun long, 1.6 Cun wide.

6. Round-sharp Needle (Yuan Li Zhen): a needle with thin shaft and a somewhat enlarged and sharp round tip, the same as a sharp round needle, 1.6 Cun long.

7. Filiform Needle (Hao Zhen): a type of fine needle of varying length most commonly used in performing acupuncture at present, 3.6 Cun long.

8. Long Needle (Chang Zhen): one of the nine classical needles, 7 Cun in length, used for deep puncture.

9. Big Needle (Da Zhen): a needle with a long and thick shaft and a somewhat round tip, the same as a large needle, 4 Cun long.

 (QH Therapy is invented by Dr. Zhenhu Chen of Qihuang Healthcare)

Evolvement and Efficacy of Acupuncture Needles

Qihuang Needle Therapy-Introduction 1

Intractable Hiccups I (QH Therapy-Case 1)

Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (QH Therapy-Case 2)

Tenosynovitis (QH Therapy-Case 3)

Intractable Hiccups II (QH Therapy-Case 4)

Tennis Elbow (QH Therapy-Case 5)

Great Occipital Neuralgia (QH-Therapy-Case 6)

Trigeminal Neuralgia (QH Therapy-Case 7)

For Temporomadibular Joint Dysfunction (QH Therapy-Case 8)

For Hip Degenerative Osteoarthritis (QH Therapy-Case 9)

For Knee Pain I (QH Therapy-Case 10)

For Heel Pain (QH-Therapy-Case 11)

For Scapulohumeral Periarthritis (QH Therapy-Case 12)

For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (QH Therapy-Case 13)

For Trigger Finger (QH Therapy-Case 14)

For Spinous Process Inflammation (QH Therapy-Case 15)

For Knee Pain II (QH Therapy-Case 16)