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
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture and Cultivating TCM Talent We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. Common Acupuncture Formulas 1. Treatment for Common Cold Feng Chi (Wind Pool) and He Gu (Union Valley) for tonifying, Tai Yang (Sun) and Da Zhui (Great Vertebra) … Read more
1. Warm Acupuncture and Gua Sha Warm acupuncture and gua sha is a unique TCM therapy that combines gua sha and moxibustion. It involves burning moxa sticks in a specially designed ceramic moxibustion tool, scraping the skin at a 45° to 90° angle to create subcutaneous bruising, and using the warmth and medicinal properties of … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete TCM Treatments for Common Ailments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 【Acupuncture Essentials】The Simplest Acupuncture Prescriptions One Disease, One Point, Accurate Point, Cure Disease1. Lifesaving Point – Ren Zhong (Ren 26)2. Universal Point – He Gu (LI 4)3. Longevity Point … Read more