Acupuncture is a Chinese medical technique that helps in the flow of energy with thin needles that are inserted in to the specific points of body.
The energy flows through the body is called chi that passes along the 12 major pathways known as meridians. As the traditional Chinese medicine there are 500 specific points where it can be inserted in attaining specific effects.
In 1996 acupuncture needles have been classified by Food and Drug Administration as medical devices to be used by trained professionals.
These needles are made of steel, iron steel, copper or silver. As the silver needles have antiseptic and anti-infection effects but it is very expensive. The needles are different sizes from half inch, one inch to 1.5 inch but the size of needles will depend on the weight of the person and area to be treating.
If you want to learn this medical practice or want to practice it then it will be more profitable for you to buy acupuncture needles in volume. You should buy needles of a trusted brand. SEIRIN is one of the trusted manufactures and worldwide their sterilized needles are used by most of the practitioners.
New natural acupuncture needles with good tip quality are also available in the market and also preferred by many practitioners. While buying needles see that needles give painless insertion to the patient and that are designed in this way to lower the pain when inserted in a patient body. If the needles cause pain then the energy flow will disturb and treatment will not be successful. Silicon coated needles can cause allergic reaction in the patient so it is good to buy silicon free type. If you will buy needles online then you will have to pay less for it. But before buying online needles see the customer's reviews regarding the company supplying the needles before you buy one.
Comparing the prices on different sites you will be able to buy it at the best price. Before practicing any kind of therapy you should complete a training program. It will depend on your choice either metallic handle or plastic handle for your acupuncture needles. |
