In Chinese, “Qigong” refers to the practice of working with Qi (vital energy) as it transforms into air and biological energy. Qigong is essentially the work of Qi. It is a natural abdominal breathing technique that mimics the breathing of infants, where one tightens the coccygeal muscles during each deep inhalation. Ancient Taoist teachings defined … Read more
Strengthen the Body, Learn the Eight Pieces of Brocade Together “Eight Pieces of Brocade” (Ba Duan Jin) is a set of health-preserving exercises highly valued by both Buddhism and Daoism in ancient China, originating from the Northern Song Dynasty, with a long history. Its movements are simple and easy to perform, with significant effects. The … Read more
Today, we will explore the extremely important concept of “blood” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Blood is the red liquid that flows through our blood vessels, providing nourishment and moisture to the entire body, much like the body’s “nutrient fluid.” The Suwen: On Regulating the Menstrual Cycle states: “What a person possesses are blood and … Read more
▲ New laws encourage the development of artificial cultivation and breeding, supporting the breeding and related research of precious and endangered medicinal wild animals and plants, while animal protection organizations worry about opening the floodgates for large-scale use. (Nongjian/Picture) The Wildlife Protection Law has undergone its first major revision in 27 years, supporting the use … Read more
“Where the heart goes, the Qi follows; where the Qi goes, the form responds.” —— Form arises from the heart—— What is Five-Element Acupuncture? Five-element acupuncture What is the origin of diseases? 1 As the saying goes, form arises from the heart “Where the heart goes, the Qi follows; where the Qi goes, the form … Read more
Acupuncture is a summary of the long-term experiences of the Chinese people in combating diseases, and its formation has undergone a lengthy process. Acupuncture therapy is a collective term for two treatment methods: needling and moxibustion. From early literature, it can be seen that moxibustion was primarily recorded, suggesting that its application may have preceded … Read more
1. Why does the Huangdi Neijing primarily discuss acupuncture rather than herbal medicine? Can a small needle truly cure serious illnesses, even terminal ones? At least before I studied medicine, I did not believe it. Some patients, based on their conditions, I suggest combining acupuncture with herbal decoctions, often respond with disdain, questioning what acupuncture … Read more
1 Shou Zu Shi Er Zhen (Twelve Needles for Hands and Feet) Formula: He Gu (LI4), Nei Guan (PC6), Qu Chi (LI11), San Yin Jiao (SP6), Zu San Li (ST36), Yang Ling Quan (GB34). Among these, He Gu and Qu Chi belong to the same named acupuncture points of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian; San … Read more
Acupuncture has a history in China that predates herbal medicine, and it can be said that the earliest medical technique discovered by our ancestors was acupuncture. Over two thousand years ago, the classic TCM text, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), discusses acupuncture theory and techniques extensively, indicating that acupuncture can be used as … Read more
Seasonal Changes Origins of Acupuncture Acupuncture originated in China and has a long history. It is said to have begun during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but archaeological findings suggest that the earliest medical tools, such as the bian stone, appeared around 8000 to 4000 years ago in the Neolithic period. … Read more