Wang Ke-Jian, Sun Hai-Shu
Acupuncture-Moxibustion Department, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Jan;32(1):39-41.
According to the records in ancient Chinese literatures such as Lingshu (Miraculous Pivot), Nanjing (The Yellow Emperor's Canon of 81 Difficult Issues), Jinzhen fu (Odes to Golden Needles) and Zhenjiu Dacheng (Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), the importance of pressing hand has been always stressed. The role of the pressing hand can irreplaceable by the puncturing hand. The touching and pressing with the pressing hand assist on the accurate location of acupoint. The plucking technique may invigorate meridian qi and promote the arrival of qi. Inserting the needle against the finger nail of the pressing hand avoids or alleviates pain to the largest extent. Detecting along meridian and pressing technique main induce qi getting to the affected area. This paper introduces the importance of pressing hand, aiming to suggest the clinical physicians pay more attentions to the effect of the pressing hand in acupuncture practice.
据中国古代文献《灵枢》《难经》《金针赋》《针灸大成》等记载，押手的重要性一直备受强调。押手的作用是刺手所无法替代的。用押手触摸按压有助于准确找到穴位。弹拨手法可激发经气，促使气至。沿押手的指甲进针可最大程度避免或减轻疼痛。循经探测与按压手法主要促使气至病所。本文介绍押手的重要性，旨在建议临床医生在针灸实践中更多关注押手的作用。
