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Cupping therapy, also known as “fire cupping” or “suction therapy,” refers to the practice of placing cup-shaped instruments on affected areas or specific acupuncture points. By using fire or heat to remove air from the cups, a negative pressure is created, causing the cups to adhere tightly to the skin. This negative pressure effect leads … Read more
Cupping therapy has a long history in China, with records of the “Jiao Fa” (角法) found in the Wushi Er Bing Fang (五十二病方), a text dating back to the Western Han Dynasty, which is similar to modern fire cupping therapy. Cupping therapy, also known as “suction therapy” or “fire cupping” (拔火罐), was historically referred to … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as suction therapy, utilizes cups as tools to expel air through methods such as burning, suction, and compression, creating a negative pressure that adheres to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or corresponding areas of the body. This generates stimulation, causing local skin congestion and bruising to achieve therapeutic effects. Cupping therapy is … Read more
Cupping Therapy Overview Cupping therapy is a therapeutic procedure in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that utilizes cups to create negative pressure on the skin surface through methods such as combustion, suction, or steam. This external treatment method, historically known as “Jiao Fa” or “Suction Tube Method,” promotes local blood circulation and can lead to beneficial … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations is here, and it is worth your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for easier application … Read more
1Mandrake (Mandragora) Toxic, serves as a sedative, can relax muscles. It was a key ingredient in ancient anesthetics and Yunnan Baiyao. Different parts of the plant (flowers, seeds, leaves, roots) are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. Chewing ten seeds can treat insomnia. 2Ghost Needle Grass (Hedyotis diffusa) Can be eaten as a … Read more
China is the birthplace of Chinese herbs. The ancient sages’ in-depth exploration, research, and summarization of Chinese herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have led to the widespread recognition and application of these herbs. Among the 42 types of herbs that grow in rural areas, we often walk past them without realizing their miraculous effects. … Read more
1Mandrake (Mandragora) It is toxic and serves as a key sedative herb, capable of relaxing muscles. It was a major component in ancient anesthetic formulas like Ma Fei San and Yunnan Baiyao. In folk medicine, the flowers, seeds, leaves, and roots have different uses for treating various diseases. Chewing ten seeds can treat insomnia. 2Ghost … Read more
Mandragora (Mandrake) Toxic, used as a sedative, can relax muscles. It is a major component of ancient anesthetic formulas and Yunnan Baiyao. Different parts (flowers, seeds, leaves, roots) have various uses in folk medicine, treating different diseases. Chewing ten seeds can treat insomnia. 2鬼针草 (Ghost Needle Grass) Can be eaten as a vegetable when young … Read more
Originally mountains and rivers, all plants have their uses. Every grass and tree in nature is a gift to humanity. We may pay more attention to flowers and plants, but we are unaware that the wildflowers and grasses by the roadside also have many magical effects.Perhaps you have seen many of them but do not … Read more