World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Filiform Needle

Abstract

On December 31, 2023, World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) officially issued Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Filiform Needle. This technical benchmark clarifies terms and definitions, operating procedures and requirements, safety requirements, etc. The promulgation and implementation of this technical benchmark would provide a standard for acupuncture practitioners to apply filiform needle in clinical practice, and may play a positive role in the safe use and promotion of filiform needle.

Keywords

• Acupuncture
• Filiform needle
• Academic organization
• International standards
• Technical operation
• Specification