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There have been no researches made on the names or numbers of acupoints described in “Daikei”, which is an origin of medical science of the Orient. In order to clarify it, we studied a lot of documents, centering on “Daikei” consisting of “Somon” and “Reisu”.<br>In 1982, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific decided upon the names of acupoints, which we call the current names of acupoints in our study.<br>Our study showed that 15 acupoints were mentioned in “Somon” only, 77 acupoints in “Reisu” only and 46 acupoints in both “Somon” and “Reisu”, totaling 138 acupoints under the current names. Besides the above, 25 acupoints (of different names from the current ones) are described in “Daikei”. Consequently, a total of 163 acupoints are described in “Daikei”.<br>Apart from “Daikei”, 209 acupoints (current names) are described in “Kouotsukyo” and 14 acupoints (current names) in other documents.<br>As a result of our researches, we found a total of 361 acupoints under the current names in “Daikei” and other documents.
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In what condition are the needles which are being sold by the manufacturers? In order to answer this question I have thus far twice reported on the conditions of the needle points and bodies and one time on the length and thickness coditions.<br>Method of Study and Results<br>I forewarned needle makers that I would publish the results of my investigation upon once more studying the needles. Then using the total of 950 stainless steel 1.6TSUN, No. 3 needles collected, actually measured the lengths and diameters of the needles. Results showed that the overall average length of the 1.6TSUN needle was 67.343mm. with a standard deviation of 0.188mm. and a 0.88mm. scatter area. The needles of the longest maker averaged 68.594mm., those of the shortest, 66.698mm. with and average difference in length of 1.896mm.<br>Comparing those with the previously obtained results it was found that while the needle lengths had increased by an average of 0.105mm. the range of standard deviation and scatter area had decreased.<br>The overall average diameter of the No. 3 needle was 0.1983mm. with a standard deviation of 1.1464μ and a scatter area of 0.005mm. The needles of the thickest maker averaged 0.211mm., those of the thinnest 0.1873mm., an average difference of 0.237mm.<br>Again comparing results with previously compiled results it was learned that while there was no change in the diameters and scatter area, the standard deviation increased by 0.048mm.<br>Conclusion<br>1. The overall average length of the 1.6TSUN needles was 67.343mm. with a standard deviation of 0.188mm. and a scatter area of 0.88mm.<br>2. The overall average diametter of No. 3 needle was 0.1983mm. with a standard diviation of 1.1464μ and a scatter area of 0.005mm.<br>3. From the above results it was shown that the accuracy in needle lengths and diameters was remarkably lacking. Thus it can be said that it is essential for the needle manufacturers to practice quality control.<br>4. The standardization of needle length and diameter should be rapidly investigated and executed.