Acupuncture Fundamentals / एक्यूपंक्चर
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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Acupuncture inserts sterile single-use needles at meridian points — TCM model in MPYPCP Diploma/PG Diploma in Acupuncture programmes. Complements Acupressure D1 (finger pressure). Licensed/supervised practicum only; not DIY.
हिंदी
एक्यूपंक्चर — स्वच्छ एकल-उपयोग सुई मेरिडियन बिंदुओं पर; TCM मॉडल। MPYPCP एक्यूपंक्चर डिप्लोमा। एक्यूप्रेशर D1 पूरक। पर्यवेक्षित practicum; DIY नहीं।
इस अध्याय में / In this chapter
English
- Sterile single-use needles; meridian points
- De qi sensation — practicum documentation
- Sharps disposal and infection control
हिंदी
- एकल-उपयोग सुई; मेरिडियन
- de qi अनुभव
- sharps disposal
EN: One sterile needle, one point, one moment of stillness — acupuncture is precision medicine from the East, taught at MPYPCP only under supervised practicum.
HI: एक स्वच्छ सुई, एक बिंदु — एक्यूपंक्चर पूर्वी शुद्धि कला है, MPYPCP में केवल पर्यवेक्षित practicum में।
Vidhi / Method — विधि

Principles & Procedure Outline
| Element | Teaching point |
|---|---|
| Meridians | Same TCM pathways as acupressure — different stimulus |
| Needle gauge | Syllabus-specified; single-use only |
| De qi | Traditional sensation — document in practicum |
| Duration | Typically 15–30 min retention (protocol-specific) |
Basic session (supervised): EN — (1) Screen contraindications. (2) Mark point; swab skin. (3) Insert at correct depth/angle. (4) Retain; monitor client. (5) Remove safely; dispose sharps in biohazard container. HI — (1) contraindications। (2) बिंदु चिह्नित; swab। (3) सही depth/angle। (4) retain; monitor। (5) सुरक्षित हटाएँ; sharps disposal।
Labh / Benefits — लाभ
English
- Acupuncture diploma theory — point location, meridian charts, exam tables.
- Sterile practicum — infection control and documentation.
- Integration — lifestyle advice with naturopathy modules.
हिंदी
- एक्यूपंक्चर डिप्लोमा — बिंदु, मेरिडियन, परीक्षा तालिका।
- sterile practicum — संक्रमण नियंत्रण।
- एकीकरण — प्राकृतिक जीवनशैली।
Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी
| Condition | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy (certain points) | LI4, SP6 etc. — syllabus restrictions | गर्भ — प्रतिबंधित बिंदु |
| Bleeding disorders | Needle risk — physician clearance | रक्तस्राव |
| Pacemaker near chest points | Consult physician | pacemaker |
| Unsterile needles | Infection risk — never reuse | reuse नहीं |
| Cure claims | Complementary only | cure दावा नहीं |
MPYPCP Therapy Exam Quick Points
| vs Acupressure | Needle vs finger pressure |
| Sterility | Single-use needles mandatory |
| LI4 pregnancy | Traditional caution |
| Scope | Complementary; refer acute cases |
Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप
English
- TCM meridians shared with acupressure
- LI4 pregnancy caution
- Complementary; refer emergencies
हिंदी
- मेरिडियन एक्यूप्रेशर जैसे
- LI4 गर्भ सावधानी
- आपात refer
References
- MPYPCP Acupuncture syllabus
- WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy
- TCM acupuncture basics
Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier D5
