Chinese Medicine can be traced back thousands years ago. In the old time, the term “Zhen” is not quite like the current acupuncture needle. They are more types and can be used in more complicated medical applications even in the area of miniature surgery.
Current acupuncturists normally do not practice the instruments “Nine needles” documented in “Yellow Emperor Classic -Su Wen”. What we use mostly and legally in America is the filiform needle. However, people practicing other “needles” for the purpose of pain relief shall be considered part of acupuncture. Same is the Ahshi points or trigger point part of acupuncture. Or any development on top of it. We all know all body is meridian points(thousands). The research study says the Sham needles(which is also type of needling documented inside “Yellow Emperor Classic -Su Wen”) also have healing effect.
Statement (DN = acupuncture, no one should practice DN without the samilar training as an acupuncturist 3000 hours) is similar as study in college. It is like, Student can learn many subjects or classes. However, what is really used after school is only small amount of knowledge. However, it is hard to say the degree or proper training is not needed.
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