Scalp Acupuncture

Question 1

System is Jiao Shufa scalp acupuncture.

Answer 1

16 areas - projected locations of cerebral areas

3 rapid needle techniques: quick insert, twirling, and withdrawl

Question 2

Technique of needle is:

Answer 2

start at 35º to 45º, then insert at 25º – 30º

Rotate at 200 RPM for 30 sec

Question 3

Motor Area:

Answer 3

• Located .5 cm posterior to midpoint of vertical center-line
• Running between left/right temporal lines
• Each side divides into 5 equal portions

Upper 5th: lower limb
Mid 5th: Lower limb/Trunk
Lower 2/5 (4 & 5): Facial area

Question 4

Sensory Area:

Answer 4

1.5 cm posterior to Motor line. 5 equal parts

Upper 1/5: Lower limb, Head, Trunk
2nd/3rd 1/5s: Upper limb area
Lower 2/5: Facial area