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
Fire Needle The fire needle technique involves rapidly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As recorded in the “Ling Shu: Guan Zhen,” it states: “For those who use the fire needle, it is to treat bi syndrome.” The “Qian Jin Yi Fang” mentions that “for treating … Read more
It is said that the culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is vast and profound. Have you heard of fire needles, in addition to gold and silver needles? When I first heard about fire needles, In fact, the fire needle therapy has a long history, first mentioned as “burning needle” in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for dermatology mainly include external therapies and oral herbal medicine. Through the integration of TCM and Western medicine, it can promote the regression of skin lesions, alleviate discomfort symptoms, and reduce recurrence rates.Today, we will explore the commonly used Fire Needle Therapy.Fire needle, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching … Read more
Fire needle therapy involves the rapid insertion of a heated needle into the skin, a traditional external treatment method in Chinese medicine. It primarily relies on thermal stimulation and the mechanical stimulation at the moment of needle insertion to exert therapeutic effects. Clinically, it can be applied to various skin diseases, such as common acne, … Read more
What is Fire Needle Therapy? Fire needle therapy, also known as “Chuan Ci”, “Shao Zhen”, is a method of treating diseases by quickly inserting a needle that has been heated in fire into the body. It is widely used for dermatological conditions such as Acne, Rosacea, Abscesses, Sebaceous Cysts, Perforating Folliculitis, Vitiligo, Neurodermatitis, Herpes Zoster, … Read more
Fire Needle Therapy (Huo Zhen Liao Fa), also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle,” is first recorded in the Huangdi Neijing – Ling Shu (The Inner Canon of Huangdi – Spiritual Pivot) in the chapter on the twelve original needles. It is a commonly used method in acupuncture for treating diseases, which involves heating … Read more
Huo Zhen (Fire Needle) is one of the most commonly used external treatment methods in dermatology. In addition to its simplicity and convenience, its therapeutic effects are remarkable. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including Acne, Rosacea, Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, Chloasma, Herpes Zoster, Plantar Warts, Filiform Warts, Eczema, Neurodermatitis, Nodular Prurigo, and Skin … Read more
Individuals with a damp-heat constitution primarily exhibit characteristics of internal warmth and heat retention. Such individuals are prone to developing acne and pimples on their faces, often accompanied by symptoms like thirst, bad breath, sticky stools, and yellow urine. What are the specific characteristics of those with a damp-heat constitution? Let’s explore further. 1. Heavy … Read more
In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li What is Damp-Heat Constitution? This is a highly clicked question online. We know that there are nine major constitutions in Traditional … Read more