Tapping (plum blossom)
- Definition
- Light tapping of the skin with a seven-star needle.
- Steps
- Quick even taps to mild redness, 3–5 min.
- Tools
- Plum-blossom (seven-star) needle.
- Indications
- Skin diseases, hair loss, local numbness.
- Contraindications
- Wounds, infection, bleeding disorders.