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Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Point Application Therapy for Facial Paralysis (Bell’s Palsy)

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Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Point Application Therapy for Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy)

Facial Paralysis Definition: Commonly known as Bell’s Palsy (facial nerve paralysis), “crooked mouth”, or “wind hanging”, it is a disease characterized primarily by dysfunction of the facial expression muscles. It is a common and frequently occurring condition that does not discriminate by age. Clinical Symptoms: It manifests as unilateral facial drooping, disappearance of forehead wrinkles, … Read more

The Remarkable Moxibustion Needle Therapy

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The Remarkable Moxibustion Needle Therapy

Moxibustion needles are a method of treatment that involves rapidly inserting a needle heated to red-hot temperatures into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As early as in the “Lingshu: Guanzhen,” it is recorded: “For those who use cauterization, the burning needle is used to treat bi syndrome.” Moxibustion needles combine the strengths of both fire … Read more

The Ultimate Solution for Neck, Shoulder, Waist, and Leg Pain – Fire Needle Therapy

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The Ultimate Solution for Neck, Shoulder, Waist, and Leg Pain - Fire Needle Therapy

The essence of Fire Needle Therapy (Hao Huo Zhen) is internal moxibustion, not acupuncture. Compared to traditional moxibustion, not only is the location of heat application different, but more importantly, the temperature of the heat applied is also different, leading to different effects. Fire Needle Therapy requires the needle to be heated to a temperature … Read more

The Nine Needles in the Huangdi Neijing

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The Nine Needles in the Huangdi Neijing

九针 (Jiǔ Zhēn) 形制 (Xíngzhì) 尺寸 (Chǐcùn) 取法 (Qǔfǎ) 功用 (Gōngyòng) 主治 (Zhǔzhì) 镵针 (Chán Zhēn) 头大末锐 (Tóu dà mò ruì) 长1寸6分 (Cháng 1 cùn 6 fēn) 取法于巾针，去末寸半，卒锐之 (Qǔfǎ yú jīnzhēn, qù mò cùn bàn, zú ruì zhī) 去泻阳气 (Qù xiè yángqì) 主热在头身 (Zhǔ rè zài tóushēn) 员针 (Yuán Zhēn) 针如卵形 (Zhēn rú luǎn xíng) … Read more

National Renowned TCM Physician Huang Dingjian: The Efficacy of Acupuncture in Treating Chronic Illness

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National Renowned TCM Physician Huang Dingjian: The Efficacy of Acupuncture in Treating Chronic Illness

With 58 years of medical practice, Huang Dingjian adheres to the principle of “people-oriented, benevolence in heart and technique” to treat numerous patients. He combines syndrome differentiation, disease differentiation, and meridian differentiation, forming a unique therapeutic skill set that integrates acupuncture, moxibustion, thread therapy, and herbal medicine, excelling in the slow twisting needle insertion technique, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Small Bodies, Great Energy

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Small Bodies, Great Energy

Fire needle, also known as “burning needle” (燔针, fán zhēn) or “quenched needle” (焠针, cuàn zhēn), is first mentioned in the “Huangdi Neijing” (黄帝内经). The “Lingshu: Guanzhen” (灵枢•官针) states: “In acupuncture, there are nine types… the ninth is the quenched needle, which is used to treat obstruction with the burning needle.” The fire needle combines … Read more

The Nine Needles in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Nine Needles in Traditional Chinese Medicine

九针 (Jiǔ Zhēn) The Nine Needles is a classification of ancient acupuncture instruments, consisting of nine types of needles: 镵针 (Chán Zhēn), 圆针 (Yuán Zhēn), 鍉针 (Lüē Zhēn), 锋针 (Fēng Zhēn), 铍针 (Pí Zhēn), 圆利针 (Yuán Lì Zhēn), 毫针 (Háo Zhēn), 长针 (Cháng Zhēn), and 大针 (Dà Zhēn). This classification is derived from the Huangdi … Read more

Classification of the Nine Needles in Classical Chinese Medicine

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Classification of the Nine Needles in Classical Chinese Medicine

Knowledge of Auricular Points Gathered Together Auricle and Instrument Treatment Classification of the Nine Needles in Classical Chinese Medicine The earliest records of the Nine Needles can be found in the “Ling Shu: Official Needles” and “Ling Shu: Nine Needles and Twelve Originals”. The Nine Needles form the foundation of various acupuncture instruments in Traditional … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 2)

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Acupuncture Techniques - Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 2)

Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 1) 6. Needle Manipulation Techniques After the fine needle is inserted into the acupoint, the operational methods used to elicit the sensation of needling in the patient, adjust the intensity of the sensation, and direct the sensation in a specific direction are referred to as “needle … Read more

Types of Acupuncture Needles: Sharp Needles, Fine Needles, Long Needles, and Large Needles

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Types of Acupuncture Needles: Sharp Needles, Fine Needles, Long Needles, and Large Needles

1. Sharp Needles refer to the three-edged needle (San leng zhen). Historical records mention that Qin Heming used it to stop bleeding at Baihui (百会) for Emperor Gaozong of Tang’s headache. It is used for conditions such as stroke, headache, and dizziness, with needling at Baihui and Taiyang to stop bleeding and relieve pain. For … Read more