Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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1. Accurate Diagnosis In clinical practice, acupuncture at a specific point for a certain disease can sometimes be effective and sometimes not. A detailed examination reveals that it all comes down to diagnosis. For example, the acupuncture point Xiaxi (Gallbladder 43) is renowned for treating dizziness; it is effective for dizziness caused by liver yang … Read more
Contraindications for Acupuncture 1. Site Contraindications: Important organ areas should not be needled. Areas where major blood vessels pass should be avoided. Important joint areas are not suitable for acupuncture. 2. Acupoint Contraindications: Pregnant women should avoid needling Hegu (LI4), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Quxi (CV3), as well as abdominal and lumbar sacral acupoints. Children should avoid … Read more
Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the LifebloodContinuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The Qi Huang School of Traditional Chinese Medicine holds a crucial and significant position in traditional culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, making … Read more
Master He Puren of Traditional Chinese Medicine states: “We believe that while ensuring clinical effectiveness, we should minimize the number of acupuncture points used, which reduces the patient’s suffering. Additionally, the technique of needling must be agile, which is also crucial for minimizing patient discomfort. This approach not only benefits the patient but also aids … 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
1. Acute Lumbar Pain Acupuncture Point: Ren Zhong (Human Center). Characteristics: Opens blockages, clears heat, and expels wind. Needle Technique: Use a 2-inch needle, inserting it horizontally from the opposite side of the lumbar pain to the Ying Xiang (Welcome Fragrance) point. Method: Standing position, insert the needle 1.5 inches, gently stimulate until the patient … Read more
Acupuncture is a method that uses needles and moxibustion to stimulate specific acupuncture points in the human body, activating the body’s disease resistance potential, enhancing immune function, and promoting self-repair capabilities, thereby achieving the goals of treating diseases and maintaining health. Acupuncture is widely used to treat various diseases, including pain-related conditions such as headaches, … Read more
The marvelous “Three Needle” techniques include the Si Shen Zhen (Four Spirit Needles) with Bai Hui (Hundred Meetings) located 1.5 cun to the front, back, left, and right. Indications: Intellectual disability, dementia, headache, dizziness. First Needle: Shen Ting (Spirit Court) is located 0.5 cun directly above the hairline at the center of the forehead. Second … 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