Korean Journal of Acupuncture

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Needling Depth of Five-Phase Acupoints and Depth of Meridian Qi

오수혈 자침 깊이와 맥기의 천심

  • Lee, Seoyoung (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, In-Seon (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Chae, Younbyoung (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University)
  • 이서영 (경희대학교 침구경락융합연구센터) ;
  • 이인선 (경희대학교 침구경락융합연구센터) ;
  • 채윤병 (경희대학교 침구경락융합연구센터)
  • Received : 2022.05.16
  • Accepted : 2022.06.16
  • Published : 2022.06.27
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the needling depth of five-phase acupoints and discuss the association with the depth of meridian qi. Methods : DongUiBoGam was used to determine the depth of five-phase acupoints. The depth of needling at 60 five-phase acupoints was compared between well, spring, stream, river, and sea acupoints. Results : The proximal part of the extremities had deeper needling depth than the distal part of the extremities. The targeted deqi sensation can be related to the needling depth. Conclusions : The depth of the meridian qi is related to the distinct patterns of needling depth of five-phase acupoints.

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This research was supported by Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KSN1812181).

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