Is it true that there are 12 needles for stroke?

There is no such thing as twelve divine needles for stroke, and this statement is not scientific. This may refer to the “Twelve Needles of Hand and Foot”, which is the clinical experience of Mr. Wang Leiting, a famous acupuncturist, in the treatment of stroke hemiplegia (one side of the limb can not move freely), including twelve acupoints of the left and right limbs, i.e., bilateral Hegu, Neiguan, Quchi, Ashigangsanli, Yanglingquan, and Sanyinjiao. According to Chinese medicine, stroke paralysis is caused by the reversal of qi and blood, resulting in paralysis of the cerebral veins and obstruction of qi and blood flow, leading to the loss of moistening of the skin, tendons and veins. The acupuncture method selects six pairs of points from the hands and feet, matching yin and yang, to achieve the purpose of harmonizing yin and yang, and regulating qi and blood. Hegu is the original point, is the visceral energy infusion, through and stay in the site; Quchi, Yanglingquan, foot Sanli are combined points, is the meridian qi and blood flow (developed in the deep muscle abscesses) in the parts of the prosperous. Neiguan has the function of clearing heat from the pericardium, promoting blood circulation, broadening the middle, and dredging the Sanjiao; Sanyinjiao is the meeting point of the three yin meridians of the foot and tonifies the spleen and takes care of the yin of the liver and kidneys. The combination of these points plays a role in harmonizing yin and yang, activating meridians and channels, and regulating qi and blood. Acupuncture treatment at the above points should be performed by a professional acupuncturist, and should not be used on your own, as this may cause damage to the body.