Fire needle therapy, also known as “chuan ci” or “ran zhen” (one of the nine needle techniques), refers to the method of heating a specially designed needle until it is red hot and then quickly inserting it into specific areas or acupuncture points on the body. This technique utilizes the heat to warm and unblock … Read more
The technique of hand acupuncture refers to a method of needling specific areas of the hand to treat diseases. This technique is based on the theory of biological holography, which projects the internal organs and tissues onto specific areas of the hand. By stimulating the corresponding reflex zones, it aims to adjust the internal organs … Read more
Subscribe to Topics and Featured Articles Expert Introduction Li Xuewu (Li Yaozu), born in 1940 in Ping Shan County, Hebei Province, graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1965. He has worked at the affiliated Dongzhimen Hospital and the Acupuncture and Tuina Department of the university. He is currently a professor at Beijing University … Read more
Editor’s Note Currently, we are in a season of transition, with rapid weather changes and significant temperature fluctuations. Friends who have a history of asthma should pay extra attention to maintenance and protection during this time. A slight oversight may lead to an invasion of wind pathogens, causing asthma to recur. Professor He Purin, a … Read more
The essence of Fire Needle Therapy (Hao Huo Zhen) is internal moxibustion, not acupuncture. Compared to traditional moxibustion, not only is the location of heat application different, but more importantly, the temperature of the heat applied is also different, leading to different effects. Fire Needle Therapy requires the needle to be heated to a temperature … Read more
1 Selection of Fine Needle Acupuncture Instruments Currently, stainless steel needles are commonly used due to their resistance to rust, heat tolerance, and certain hardness, elasticity, and toughness. Gold and silver needles have poorer elasticity and are expensive, thus they are less frequently used. Before clinical application, it is essential to check the needles according … Read more
Electroacupuncture therapy refers to a treatment method that uses a low-frequency pulsed electric current applied to acupuncture needles inserted into specific acupuncture points on the body. This method is suitable for the same conditions treated by traditional acupuncture, and the equipment includes acupuncture needles and an electroacupuncture machine, typically using 26 to 28 gauge needles.Sometimes, … Read more
Electroacupuncture is a technique that involves inserting needles into acupuncture points and then applying a low-frequency pulsed electric current that closely resembles the body’s bioelectricity. This method combines both needle and electrical stimulation to prevent and treat diseases, commonly used in various chronic conditions and neurological disorders. 1. Common Instruments and Basic Operation Methods (1) … Read more
Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice The needle insertion technique refers to the various methods employed by practitioners to insert needles subcutaneously into acupuncture points. The commonly used needle insertion techniques are as follows: 1. Single-Hand Needle Insertion Technique – Primarily used for shorter needles. (1) Insertion Method: The practitioner holds the needle with … Read more
Fine needle technique refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body through specific techniques, aiming to unblock the meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases.The fine needle technique has a wide range of indications and is … Read more