Plumblossom Needling

Question 0

How many needles does a PlumBlossom needle have?

Answer 0

5 Needles

Question 1

How old is this modality?

Answer 1

2000 years old

Question 2

How many needles does a Seven Star needle have?

Answer 2

7 Needles

Question 3

Whats the name of an 18 needle bundle?

Answer 3

Arhat Needle

Question 4

Definition of Plum Blossom

Answer 4

Needling consisting of shallow, rhythmic insertion with a needle device containing multiple needles

Question 5

True of False: There’s a significant difference to therapeutic outcome with various needling devices?

Answer 5

False- no difference in the needle being used

Question 6

Common uses of PlumBlossom Needle?

Answer 6

1. Bloodletting with or without cupping

2. Facilitating the free flow of Qi and Blood

Question 7

Observation of the Skin - Indications when to use plumblossom

Answer 7

Abnormal appearance of the skin
Abnormal skin Color
Abnormal tension
—–> This indicates pathological changes of Zang Fu or Musculoskeletal problem

Question 8

Benefits of Plumblossom on the Skin

Answer 8

Regulate Qi and Blood
Promotes normal functions of channels and collaterals
Harmonizing Yin and Yang
Treating diseases or expelling External Pathogenic Factors

Question 9

Conditions treated by PlumBlossom

Answer 9

Atrophy
Eye Problems - Acute Conjunctivitis, myopia, lacrimation, optic nerve
EPF Invasion - Use along cutaneous and twelve regular meridians
Conditions treated with points on Du and UB channels
Paediatric
Gyno
Surgical Disorders
Alopecia
Varicose Veins
Common Cold- Along UB and both sides of nose
Constipation- lower abdomen/lumbosacral region
Migraine
Acute Conjunctivitis
Atrophy of the upper extremity
Atrophy of lower limbs

Question 10

How to treat Migraine

Answer 10

Tap nape of neck on affected side- PC6, SJ5, sacral region

Question 11

How to treat Alopecia

Answer 11

Tap over the affected area and then apply fresh ginger juice

Question 12

How to treat Varicose Veins

Answer 12

Tap in a zigzag motion without causing bleeding

Question 13

How to treat Common Cold

Answer 13

Tap along the medial bladder lines on the back and along sides of the nose

Question 14

How to treat Constipation

Answer 14

Tap on points in the lower abdomen and on the back of the lumbo-sacral region

Question 15

How to treat Acute Conjunctivitis

Answer 15

Tap in the area of C1-C4, around the eyes, GB 20, Taiyang and LI14

Question 16

How to treat Atrophy of the upper extremity

Answer 16

Tapping on the Hang Yangming channels, cervical vertebrae, both sides of the sacrum and Huatuo Jiaji points T1-T7

Question 17

How to treat Atrophy of the lower limbs

Answer 17

Tapping on the cutaneous regions of the Foot Yangming channel, Huatuo Jiaji points from L2-sacral area

Question 18

Contraindications

Answer 18

Not to be applied to the face
Not to skin lesions and ulcerations
Not on very weak patients

Question 19

Frequency

Answer 19

Once a day or once every other day
10 sessions constitute a course
*3 days rest between courses

Question 20

Proper Technique

Answer 20

Steady and accurate tapping - hit surface at 90 degree angle with a
snapping lifting motion
70-90 times per minute..not too slow and not too quick
Tap slightly harder on acup points then cutaneous regions
Follow the flow of Qi for reinforcing or counter flow for reducing

Question 21

Intensity levels of Plumblossoming

Answer 21

Light:
Slight redness of the area, the needles don’t penetrate the skin but only irritate the surface

Moderate:
The needles may penetrate the skin at a very superficial level, leaving minimal traces of blood

Heavy:
More visual traces of blood that might look like a rash with minor blood effusion.
*Consider the patient’s response and tolerance to the applied intensity of this technique