Antique-style acupuncture bronze figure

The antique-style acupuncture bronze figure is a model of traditional Chinese medicine education that combines historical culture with modern teaching demands. It originated from the acupuncture bronze figure cast by Wang Weiyi in the Song Dynasty and is an important tool for the inheritance in the history of traditional Chinese acupuncture. Modern antique-style acupuncture bronze figures are designed in accordance with traditional shapes. They are made entirely of metal or synthetic materials, often retaining the simple and ancient bronze texture on the surface. The overall height is close to that of the human body. The model is marked with the distribution of meridians and the locations of major acupoints, covering fourteen meridians and some of the eight extraordinary meridians. The acupoint markings are clear, facilitating students' intuitive observation and learning.

In teaching practice, antique-style acupuncture bronze figures are not only used to demonstrate the direction of human meridians and the location of acupoints, but are also often used as auxiliary tools for acupuncture training. Through the operation of the model, trainees can accurately grasp the spatial relationship and distribution pattern of acupoints, avoiding the risks brought by directly operating with real people in the early practical training. Some models are equipped with cavities or special structures inside. After the needle is inserted, a prompt effect will appear, which is used to test the accuracy of the insertion. This design not only retains the characteristics of historical culture but also enhances the practicality of teaching.

Meanwhile, the antique-style acupuncture bronze figures also have cultural dissemination and display value. They are commonly seen in traditional Chinese medicine colleges and universities, traditional Chinese medicine museums and cultural exhibitions. They not only reflect the long history of traditional Chinese acupuncture, but also showcase the modern inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine education. It is not only an important tool for acupuncture teaching, but also a significant symbol of traditional Chinese medicine culture.