Are Acupuncture Needles Sterile?
Yes, the government requires Licensed Acupuncturists to use pre-sterilized acupuncture needles that are disposed after one single use. Acupuncture generally does not cause bleeding. If a person is prone to bruising easily, it can occur. Blood capillaries are everywhere, sometimes hard to avoid if not readily seen at the surface of the skin – and this may cause a tiny spot of blood to emerge. These are mild reactions and no cause for concern. Sometimes with the use of an acupuncture needle or a lancet, a small drop or two of blood is purposely drawn. This can cause a relief in symptoms of heat or fever. This is a traditional therapy that brings an immediate sense of relief to the patient, and it is not painful.
