Acupuncture is widely known, but many people only understand the surface and rarely delve into its mysteries. The ancient practice of acupuncture has undergone many improvements to become the prevalent form of modern acupuncture. Acupuncture, as the name suggests, involves needling (针刺, zhēn cì) and moxibustion (灸, jiǔ). The combination of needling and moxibustion is … Read more
Auricular acupuncture is a treatment technique that uses specific needles or pellet-like substances to stimulate corresponding acupuncture points on the auricle to diagnose and treat diseases. This technique is based on the theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that there is a certain connection between the auricle and various parts of the human body, as … Read more
The technique of hand acupuncture refers to a method of needling specific areas of the hand to treat diseases. This technique is based on the theory of biological holography, which projects the internal organs and tissues onto specific areas of the hand. By stimulating the corresponding reflex zones, it aims to adjust the internal organs … Read more
Subscribe to Topics and Featured Articles Expert Introduction Li Xuewu (Li Yaozu), born in 1940 in Ping Shan County, Hebei Province, graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1965. He has worked at the affiliated Dongzhimen Hospital and the Acupuncture and Tuina Department of the university. He is currently a professor at Beijing University … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture is the essence of traditional Chinese medicine, a green therapy that is safe and free of toxic side effects, with a wide range of indications. It can be used for the treatment and prevention of various difficult diseases in gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, otorhinolaryngology, surgery, and more. As the only … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Acupuncture A general term for acupuncture and moxibustion It is a unique treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In recent years, as people’s health needs continue to rise Acupuncture has become increasingly popular However, when acupuncture is mentioned Some people still feel uneasy With needles piercing … Read more
The moonlight is like silver, illuminating the earth as if it were daytime. In the words of Jia Xuan, “As I grow older, my feelings diminish; facing others, I fear the passage of time. Especially as I count the days to the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon is exceptionally beautiful, yet it does not shine on … Read more
Citation Format: Zheng Xiancheng, Hui Zhiyuan, Jia Jingnan, Wang Jun. Treatment of 29 Cases of Postherpetic Neuralgia with Filiform Acupuncture Combined with Seven Star Needling [J]. Chinese Acupuncture, 2022, 42(7): 765-766. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common type of neuropathic pain and the most frequent complication of herpes zoster (HZ), with an incidence rate … Read more
The skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and vessels are the primary structural components of the human body and are the bearers of Nine Needles therapy. The Nine Needles regulate the body through acupuncture of these five components, and there exists a correspondence between the Nine Needles and the five components. Since the five components belong to … Read more
Editor’s Note Currently, we are in a season of transition, with rapid weather changes and significant temperature fluctuations. Friends who have a history of asthma should pay extra attention to maintenance and protection during this time. A slight oversight may lead to an invasion of wind pathogens, causing asthma to recur. Professor He Purin, a … Read more