Nine types of needles are described in Lingshu (Miraculous Pivot) , namely, filiform needle, shear needle,round-pointed needle, spoon needle, lance needle,round-sharp needle, stiletto needle, long needle and big needle.
Filiform Needle
A type of fine needle of varying length most commonly used in performing acupuncture at present
Shear Needle
A pricking instrument like an arrowhead with a sharp tip, the same as a chisel needle or sagital needle
Round-Pointed Needle
A cylindrical instrument with the shaft 1.6 cun long and an oval tip, used for massage on the body surface, the same as a rounded needle
Spoon Needle
An instrument with a thick shaft and a slightly sharp round tip used for pressing the meridians/channels
Lance Needle
Another name for three-edged needle, the same as a lancing needle
Round-Sharp Needle
A needle with thin shaft and a somewhat enlarged and sharp round tip, the same as a sharp round needle
Stiletto Needle
An instrument like a double-edged sword used for drainage of pus, the same as a sword needle
Long Needle
7 cun in length,used for deep puncture
Big Needle
A needle with a long and thick shaft and a somewhat round tip, the same as a large needle
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