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Acupuncture points refer to areas where nerve endings are densely concentrated or where nerve pathways pass through. The scientific name for acupuncture points is shu xue (腧穴), with aliases including: “qi xue” (气穴), “qi fu” (气府), “jie” (节), “hui” (会), “gu kong” (骨空), “mai qi suo fa” (脉气所发), “bian jiu chu” (砭灸处), and “xue wei” … Read more
Seasonal Changes Origins of Acupuncture Acupuncture originated in China and has a long history. It is said to have begun during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but archaeological findings suggest that the earliest medical tools, such as the bian stone, appeared around 8000 to 4000 years ago in the Neolithic period. … Read more
Acupuncture is a practical, effective, and economical therapeutic method. It has specific effects on certain diseases, can alleviate symptoms in others, may provide temporary relief for some conditions, and is completely ineffective for others. Even for the same disease, using the same acupuncture points and techniques can yield both similar and different results. Therefore, the … Read more
Acupuncture is a unique method of treating diseases in China, characterized by its “internal treatment of external diseases”. It treats various ailments through the conduction of meridians and acupoints, along with specific techniques.The history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and extensive. Acupuncture medicine is an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine, having developed … Read more
1. Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult Conditions: Six Approaches 1. Bitter Mouth: Currently, there are no effective medications available domestically or internationally. TCM theory considers this condition to be due to heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the Guan Chong (关冲) point and draw a drop of blood … Read more
Source: Acupuncture Department, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Liu Fan Scientific Guidance: Acupuncture Department, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wu Jiaping The spectrum of diseases treated by acupuncture encompasses internal, external, gynecological, and pediatric conditions. Due to its “simplicity, convenience, effectiveness, and affordability”, it is widely favored by patients. In common parlance, “acupuncture” generally refers … Read more
1. The Marvelous Use of Shen ZhuShen Zhu (Shen Zhu, Du Mai No. 12)Location: Located on the midline of the spine, at the depression between the spinous processes of the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. The patient should be seated and bend forward to locate the point. Needling Technique: Use a 1.5-inch, 28-gauge needle (length … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture refers to the techniques of needling and moxibustion. Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points on the patient’s body, utilizing techniques such as twisting and lifting to treat diseases; moxibustion involves burning moxa (mugwort) on specific acupuncture points to apply … Read more
The lineage of the杏林 (Xinglin) has passed down through the ages, with TCM culture bridging ancient and modern times. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapies are a vital component of TCM culture, holding a significant position in the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization. Acupuncture was first documented over 2,000 years ago in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow … Read more
As the saying goes, “One needle, two moxibustions, three medications”; “Acupuncture and cupping can alleviate half of the illness.” Many have heard of the legendary physician Bian Que using acupuncture to revive Prince Guo, and the miraculous doctor Hua Tuo treating Cao Cao’s “head wind” with acupuncture. Both proverbs and historical stories illustrate the significant … Read more