The depth of the needle at Taiyuan point should be 0.3 to 0.5 inches.
Taiyuan is an acupoint on the hand Taiyin Lung meridian, and is also the pulse meeting of the eight meeting points. It has the effects of promoting the lungs to stop coughing (stopping coughing by promoting lung qi), activating blood circulation and relieving pain, etc. Acupuncture of this point can treat asthma and cough, sore throat, wrist pain, pulselessness and other conditions, and can be used in conjunction with points such as Leiqiu and Shaoxiang.
Taiyuan point is in a special location, at the radial artery pulsation, so when needling, avoid the artery and stab straight 0.3 to 0.5 inches. There may be soreness and distension when needling this point; avoid pus-filled moxibustion; pregnant women should be cautious of needling this point.
The acupuncture operation should be carried out by a professional Chinese medicine technician, and should not be done by oneself to avoid serious consequences.