'Gyokusho'; roller needle for non-invasive acupuncture, Japan, 1980-1990

Large 'Roller' needle, known as Gyokusho, in box, used in Shonoshin therapy, a non-invasive form of acupuncture developed for young children, from the surgery of a British practitioner c.1996, manufactured by Kanaken Medical Instruments Inc, Japanese, 1980-1990.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3174882

Title

'Gyokusho'; roller needle for non-invasive acupuncture, Japan, 1980-1990

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 78 mm x 150 mm x 31 mm, .284kg