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232Acupuncture and Moxibustion - AcupunctureCode Term Chinese Definition/Description4.2.345massage techniquebefore/afteracupuncture揉 撚 法a manipulation in which the practitioner using his (her)thenar eminence, palmar root or the ventral aspect offingers rubs and presses a certain area or point ofthe patient’s body with gentle and circular movementsbefore/after needling4.2.346 tapping technique 叩 打 法4.2.347 finger pressure 指 壓a manipulation performed by tapping with the tips offingers held togethera manipulation performed by pressing acupuncturepoints with the finger or thumb instead of needling,also known as shiatsu

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