The first was acupuncture, which consisted in inserting a thin needle through the skin into the muscles beneath.
"Japan"
David Murray
Dr. Nosoki told me that he relies mainly on the application of the moxa and on acupuncture in the treatment of acute diseases, and in chronic maladies on friction, medicinal baths, certain animal and vegetable medicines, and certain kinds of food.
"Unbeaten-Tracks-in-Japan"
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
For example, I think that acupuncture is a very useful tool, but I personally did not want to use needles.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon