Your Guide to
Acupuncture Needles
Your Guide to
Acupuncture Needles
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body—called acupoints—to help relieve pain and address various health concerns. These points lie along energy pathways known as meridians, which are believed to regulate the flow of qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
How does it work?
According to TCM, illness and discomfort arise when the flow of qi is blocked or imbalanced. By stimulating the acupoints, acupuncture aims to restore this balance. The needles activate the central nervous system, helping to release natural chemicals and promote healing, relaxation, and overall well-being.
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Efficacy of Acupuncture
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Potential Benefits of Acupuncture
While most people seek acupuncture for chronic pain relief, it can also benefit a range of other conditions:
• Digestive: Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids
• Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat
• Gynecological: Menstrual pain, Infertility, Irregular menstrual cycle
• Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramping, Muscle pain and weakness, Arthritis
• Neurological: Migraines, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory: Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis, Asthma
• Others : Irritable bladder, Prostatitis, Male infertility
Efficacy of Acupuncture
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Potential Benefits of Acupuncture
While most people seek acupuncture for chronic pain relief, it can also benefit a range of other conditions:
• Digestive: Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids
• Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat
• Gynecological: Menstrual pain, Infertility, Irregular menstrual cycle
• Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramping, Muscle pain and weakness, Arthritis
• Neurological: Migraines, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory: Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis, Asthma
• Others : Irritable bladder, Prostatitis, Male infertility
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body—called acupoints—to help relieve pain and address various health concerns. These points lie along energy pathways known as meridians, which are believed to regulate the flow of qi (vital energy) throughout the body.
How does it work?
According to TCM, illness and discomfort arise when the flow of qi is blocked or imbalanced. By stimulating the acupoints, acupuncture aims to restore this balance. The needles activate the central nervous system, helping to release natural chemicals and promote healing, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Want to jump to a section?
Jump to Efficiency & Benefits，Needle Sizes，or Our Brand
Efficacy of Acupuncture
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Potential Benefits of Acupuncture
While most people seek acupuncture for chronic pain relief, it can also benefit a range of other conditions:
• Digestive: Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids
• Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat
• Gynecological: Menstrual pain, Infertility, Irregular menstrual cycle
•Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramping, Muscle pain and weakness, Arthritis
• Neurological: Migraines, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory: Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis, Asthma
• Others : Irritable bladder, Prostatitis, Male infertility
Acupuncture Needles
Today, the most commonly used type of needles is the metal filiform needle, a thread-like needle that is made from stainless steel. The needles also come in different diameters (gauges) and lengths to be used on the different areas of the body where they are to be inserted. Acupuncturists nowadays use needles with a diameter between 0.12mm to 0.35 mm.
Below are the recommended sizes of acupuncture needles on different parts of the body.
Length: 13mm
Dia: 0.12mm, 0.14mm, 0.16mm
Ear
Length: 7mm, 13mm
Dia: 0.16mm, 0.20mm
Limb
Length: 25mm, 40mm, 50mm
Dia: 0.2mm, 0.22mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm
Thick Muscle
Length: 50mm, 60mm
Dia: 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.40mm, 0.45mm
Get to know our brands
Acu Relaxo acupuncture needles represent the newest and best technological innovation in acupuncture needle production. Their products meet practitioners’ needs, providing a smooth and painless insertion, and maximizing patients’ comfort during treatments.
Acupuncture Needles
Today, the most commonly used type of needles is the metal filiform needle, a thread-like needle that is made from stainless steel. The needles also come in different diameters (gauges) and lengths to be used on the different areas of the body where they are to be inserted. Acupuncturists nowadays use needles with a diameter between 0.12mm to 0.35 mm.
Below are the recommended sizes of acupuncture needles on different parts of the body.
Face
Length: 13mm
Dia: 0.12mm, 0.14mm, 0.16mm
Ear
Length: 7mm, 13mm
Dia: 0.16mm, 0.20mm
Limbs
Length: 25mm, 40mm, 50mm
Dia: 0.2mm, 0.22mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm
Thick Muscle
Length: 50mm, 60mm
Dia: 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.40mm, 0.45mm
Get to know our brands.
Acu Relaxo acupuncture needles represent the newest and best technological innovation in acupuncture needle production. Their products meet practitioners’ needs, providing a smooth and painless insertion, and maximizing patients’ comfort during treatments.
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ShinLin needles offer the best value, combining economy and eco-friendliness witha design closest to traditional Korean acupuncture needles.Their automated machine processing ensures precise tips for easy glide and painless insertion, making them highly cost-effective.
Lierre is our home brand offering traditional Chinese type acupuncture needles, non-coated.
Available in Lierre Plus, Lierre Basic, and Lierre Golden.
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Best
Seller
ShinLin needles offer the best value, combining economy and eco-friendliness witha design closest to traditional Korean acupuncture needles.Their automated machine processing ensures precise tips for easy glide and painless insertion, making them highly cost-effective.
Best Sellers
Lierre is our home brand offering traditional Chinese type acupuncture needles, non-coated.
Available in Lierre Plus, Lierre Basic, and Lierre Golden.