Acupuncturists use many sizes of needles, these come in various
lengths (1/2, 1, 1-1/2, 2, and 3 inches) and various gauges (thickness)
as well as different metals. They also use a prismatic needes with a triangular
point for pricking the skin in some locations, as well as other specialized
tools, such as a 7 star needle, for stimulating Acupoints. |