Bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involves the puncturing of specific acupoints or superficial veins to release a small amount of blood as a treatment method. During the procedure, the skin is first disinfected, and a three-edged needle or a thick needle is used for quick puncturing and bloodletting. The needle should not be … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy, as one of the classic acupuncture methods, falls under the category of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically known as “Qimai” (启脉) or “Cixue” (刺血络), it primarily involves the use of three-edged needles, plum blossom needles, and fine needles … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Beijing Tongrentang TCM Hospital, Acupuncture Department, Yu Zhenzhong Bloodletting therapy, historically known as “Qimai” (启脉), “Ciluo” (刺络), and also referred to as “Bloodletting Therapy” (刺血疗法), is an ancient and unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The specific method involves using three-edged needles, sewing needles, plum blossom … Read more
Bloodletting therapy has a long history, with extensive records in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). The Ling Shu: Xiao Zhen Jie section points out the mechanism of bloodletting with a three-edged needle: “When the blood is stagnant, it should be removed, thus clearing the blood vessels,” and “draining heat through blood.” The so-called … Read more
Historical Origins of Bloodletting As far back as the Stone Age, our ancestors accidentally injured themselves and bled from certain body parts due to sharp stones or thorns. Although painful, the discomfort in other areas of the body was unexpectedly alleviated or eliminated. Through practical experience, people discovered that using sharp stones—known as bian stone—to … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy is a method that involves using needles or blades to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points and areas of the body to release a small amount of blood for therapeutic purposes. Below are the common precautions for bloodletting therapy, which we hope all patients will read carefully. Before Bloodletting Therapy 1. On the … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, Preserving Its Essence Continuing the legacy of the sages, paving the way for future generations The practice of Qi Huang (Traditional Chinese Medicine) holds a crucial and significant position in the study of traditional culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the … Read more
Unique TCM Therapy – Bloodletting Therapy 2019-01-06 Hezhou Medicine… Views 528 Shares 28 < class=”p2″ style=”outline: 0px;color: rgb(112, 112, 112);float: right;background: url(‘https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_png/JAZDk3trmONZE3KdPibkGPJr1QNNoBjPhIibGtFqQnTlkWDfW9NyiaKMV2my9nBy3pJ5B2laTD5XtX3j3iaBT5aldQ/640?wx_fmt=png’) left center no-repeat;width: 124px;font-size: 13px;line-height: 35px;display: block;height: 35px;overflow: hidden;text-align: right;”>Save to my library Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture technique in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to the “Lingshu: Nine Needles and Twelve … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy: Also known as the Sanleng needle method, this technique involves using a three-edged needle to puncture blood vessels or acupoints, allowing a suitable amount of blood to be released or a small amount of fluid to be squeezed out, or to sever subcutaneous fibrous tissue to treat diseases. The method of releasing a … Read more
The earliest written record of bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be found in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon): “Ciluo refers to the puncturing of small vessels to release blood” and “When the blood is stagnant, it should be released to eliminate the evil blood.” Bloodletting primarily involves using tools such … Read more