[Discussion on primary meaning of acupuncture manipulation]

The process of acupuncture treatment is the regulation process of gi after acupuncturist insert the needle in the acupoints. Regulation of qi must be implemented on the premise of that the conditions of channels-collaterals and acupoints are clearly distinguished, and only through slight changes of qi after the needle is inserted can we perceive their functional state such as deficiency and excess, cold and heat, etc. The core of these series of manipulation can be represented by promoting flowing of qi, arrival of gi, keeping qi, differentiation of qi and regulating qi. This present article systematizes the manipulation process, expounds afresh the significance of arrival of qi and method of differentiation of qi according to clinical practical application and provides train of thought for correct understanding of the true meaning of acupuncture manipulation and grasping of their core content.