Acupuncture - question

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Dear Dr. King,

In the text of the Course as one of the reducing methods, reducing by keeping the hole open is recommended. “On withdrawing of the needle, shake it to enlarge the hole and allow the pathogenic factor going out. Conversely, pressing the hole quickly to close it and preventing the vital Qi from escaping is called the reinforcing method”. On the other side in the common part of the inserting and withdrawing the needle there is explanation: “Press the punctured point for a while to prevent bleeding”. Can I understand that in case of reducing method pressing on the point to prevent bleeding must be done not immediately? What is a procedure to prevent bleeding and to keep reducing effect?

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Sophia

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:39 am