Cupping therapy is a method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that uses negative pressure to draw on the skin, thereby eliminating dampness from the body. Using cups as tools, it creates negative pressure through methods such as fire or suction, causing local bruising to achieve effects such as promoting circulation, invigorating blood flow, reducing swelling … Read more
Cupping therapy utilizes cups as tools to create negative pressure through methods such as combustion, suction, or steam, allowing the cups to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or corresponding areas on the body surface. This results in local skin congestion or bruising, serving as an external treatment method for disease prevention and management. Historically … Read more
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 alternative names 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 … Read more
Three Hand Acupuncture Points and Three Foot Acupuncture Points 1. The Three Hand Acupuncture Points are: Houshu (后溪), Zhongzhu (中渚), and Jiangu (间谷). 1. Jiangu Point (间谷穴) This is a newly discovered acupuncture point in clinical practice, located at the midpoint of the line connecting the acupuncture points Sanjian (三间) and Hegu (合谷) on the … Read more
1. Acupuncture Point: Xia Du (Extraordinary Point, one of the Eight Evils) Location: Five fen above the tips of the fourth and fifth fingers on the back of the hand. Indication: Fever. Technique: Continuous pinching for1—2minutes.2. Acupuncture Point: Shao Hai (Hand Shao Yin Heart Meridian, He Point) Location: Flex the elbow, at the midpoint of … Read more
With approximately two months remaining until the 2021 TCM Practicing Physician Skills Examination, I recommend candidates review the comprehensive written content. Here, I summarize the important examination points for the practical skills exam—“Seven Essential Points for Needle Insertion Techniques in the 2021 TCM Practicing Physician Skills Second Station”. 01Preparation Before Needling (1) Disinfection of the … Read more
【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The audio is synthesized by software; we apologize for any poor experience. Let’s first discuss Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu). The most obvious manifestation in individuals with Kidney Yang Deficiency is a general sensitivity to … Read more
Don’t forget to follow! As autumn and winter transition, the temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, making it easy to catch a cold and develop a wind-cold common cold. If you have the following symptoms, you are likely suffering from a wind-cold common cold: extreme sensitivity to cold, accompanied by slight fever, no … Read more
Deficiency syndromes refer to a variety of chronic diseases caused by the deficiency of organs and weakened vital energy. Although these syndromes are numerous and complex, they are fundamentally related to the five organs, and the damage to these organs typically involves Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. In summary, there are Yin deficiency, Yang deficiency, … Read more
[Symptoms of Qi Deficiency and Blood Deficiency] Qi Deficiency Often caused by insufficient internal generation or excessive consumption. Commonly seen in those with congenital deficiencies, malnutrition, elderly and weak individuals, or those who are overly fatigued. Main symptoms include shortness of breath, lack of energy, low voice, shortness of breath upon exertion, easy sweating, dizziness, … Read more