Like with human anatomy, acupuncture (CH: 針灸; zhēnjiŭ; JP: 鍼治療; hari chiryou) comes into play in the medical field. Instead of utilizing acupuncture needles in order to stimulate pressure points, manipulation of one's reiatsu performs that role (similar to the concept of acupressure). Because of this, only those skilled in the use of kidō and other precise arts have a chance of utilizing this aspect of anatomy. Skillful use of acupuncture can ease pain and accelerate the regeneration of wounds. It requires less energy and effort than healing techniques, when utilized proficiently. However, its primary drawback is that the technique takes much longer than healing kido to be effective, making it impractical in large-scale battles.