Learn a bit of Traditional Chinese Medicine every day, enjoy your meals, and keep your body healthy!Fire needle therapy, also known as “chuan ci”“burning needle,” is a method of treating diseases by heating a needle until it is red hot and then quickly inserting it into the body. Historical records indicate that fire needle therapy has a history of over two thousand years and has effects such as warming the meridians and dispersing cold, as well as unblocking the meridians and collaterals.
Indications
Widely used in dermatology, it is effective for stubborn acne, chronic eczema, neurodermatitis, conditions such as flat warts, chloasma, and herpes zoster, quickly eliminating lesions and promoting the healing of skin damage.
Contraindications
●Fire needle stimulation is intense; it is contraindicated for pregnant women and the elderly or weak individuals.●Not suitable for those with heat syndrome and local redness and swelling.●Contraindicated for individuals with hypertension, heart disease, or malignant tumors.
Precautions
●After fire needle treatment, the needle holes should be covered with sterile gauze to prevent infection.●The needle must be heated until red hot, inserted quickly, and removed quickly without lingering, at an appropriate depth.●Before using this method for treatment, it is essential to prepare the patient mentally, alleviating any concerns and anxiety to ensure cooperation during the procedure.
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