acupoints

Three Forbidden Acupuncture Points in Acupuncture: Remember These to Get Started

by
Three Forbidden Acupuncture Points in Acupuncture: Remember These to Get Started

1. Contraindications for Acupuncture: 1. Location Contraindications: Important organ areas should not be needled. Areas where major blood vessels pass should be avoided. Important joint areas are not suitable for acupuncture. 2. Acupoint Contraindications: Pregnant women should avoid needling Hegu (LI4), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Quxi (CV3), as well as abdominal and lumbar sacral acupoints. Children should … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Quick Guide

by
Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Quick Guide

The temperature has dropped recently! This has prompted everyone to switch to “chaotic dressing” mode. The howling north wind has also brought along a “cold” package! However, even though it is still a cold, there are 【Wind-Cold】 and 【Wind-Heat】 distinctions. The symptoms, treatments, and medications for the two are quite different. If you cannot distinguish … Read more

The Pathway of the Stomach Meridian (Part 3)

by
The Pathway of the Stomach Meridian (Part 3)

The Zu Yangming Wei Jing (Stomach Meridian of the Foot Yangming) begins at the sides of the nose at the Yingxiang (Welcome Fragrance) point, ascends along the nose to the root, intersects with the Zu Taiyang Pangguang Jing (Bladder Meridian of the Foot Taiyang) at the inner canthus of the eye, then descends along the … Read more

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

by
Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

The ancients divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is known as Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM … Read more

The Benefits and Cautions of Gua Sha: Important Considerations and Contraindications

by
The Benefits and Cautions of Gua Sha: Important Considerations and Contraindications

Qi · Huang · Learning · SocietyMaking Traditional Chinese Medicine More Beautiful | More Interesting | More Relevant to Life What is Gua Sha Gua Sha is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using specialized Gua Sha tools and corresponding techniques, applying a certain medium, and … Read more

Gua Sha for Various Ailments: Insights from a Tui Na Expert

by
Gua Sha for Various Ailments: Insights from a Tui Na Expert

Gua Sha is known to treat colds and heatstroke, but can it also address heart issues?Gua Sha can alleviate numerous ailments, and this is true Zhang Jing, Deputy Director of the Tui Na Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, points out that traditional Chinese medical texts state, “All diseases … Read more

The Efficacy and Characteristics of Pediatric Tuina

by
The Efficacy and Characteristics of Pediatric Tuina

Lan Jinqiu, a pediatric tuina therapist at the Second Hospital of Jilin University, graduated from the Acupuncture and Tuina College of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been engaged in pediatric tuina therapy for over 9 years. He specializes in early rehabilitation interventions for high-risk children such as premature infants and those with … Read more

Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly

by
Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly

Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly 1. Pressing Technique Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure on the treatment area, pressing vertically downwards. Often combined with the kneading technique, referred to as “press and knead”. Key Points: ① … Read more

Thirteen Essential Massage Techniques Every Practitioner Should Know

by
Thirteen Essential Massage Techniques Every Practitioner Should Know

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) massage therapy, known as Tui Na (推拿), utilizes various massage techniques to adjust bodily functions, promote the flow of qi (气) and blood, relax muscles and tendons, and alleviate or improve diseases. Mastering the basic massage techniques is crucial, and here we share some essential methods. —— Thirteen Massage Techniques —— … Read more

You Are Your Best Doctor: “Acupoint Pressure Chart”! Save It If You Need It

by
You Are Your Best Doctor: "Acupoint Pressure Chart"! Save It If You Need It

Cervical Discomfort: Jian Zhong Yu (Shoulder Middle Point)“Jian Zhong Yu (Shoulder Middle Point)” is located two inches lateral to the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.Experts suggest: When experiencing shoulder pain or cervical spondylosis, regularly pressing this acupoint can promote blood supply to the neck and brain.It can also be pressed for cough, asthma, … Read more