Professor

ZHANG Yongshu

applies the pushing-pulling technique of ox-horn needle in clinical practice

based on the theories of meridians

zangfu

and muscle regions of meridians and guided by the academic concept

"nourishing

yang

and

yin

and regulating the governor vessel and the conception vessel". It is characterized by focusing on meridian-collateral differentiation in diagnosis

eliminating pathogens as the essential principle

pushing and pulling along meridian distribution with gentle and penetrating stimulation

and emphasizing on regulating the mind and preserving

qi

in line with patient-oriented therapeutic approach. The ox-horn needle can be used as an alternative to a traditional needle in treatment

so as to regulate

yin

and

yang

reinforce the deficiency and reduce the excess of diseases. The technique with ox-horn needle is simple

effective and non-invasive

and it is acceptable by the elderly

weak and young patients or those with a fear of needling. Additionally

this technique shows the quick onset of therapeutic effect with safety and reliability.