1. Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult Conditions: Six Approaches 1. Bitter Mouth: Currently, there are no effective medications available domestically or internationally. TCM theory considers this condition to be due to heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the Guan Chong (关冲) point and draw a drop of blood … Read more
Source: Acupuncture Department, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Liu Fan Scientific Guidance: Acupuncture Department, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wu Jiaping The spectrum of diseases treated by acupuncture encompasses internal, external, gynecological, and pediatric conditions. Due to its “simplicity, convenience, effectiveness, and affordability”, it is widely favored by patients. In common parlance, “acupuncture” generally refers … Read more
1. The Marvelous Use of Shen ZhuShen Zhu (Shen Zhu, Du Mai No. 12)Location: Located on the midline of the spine, at the depression between the spinous processes of the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. The patient should be seated and bend forward to locate the point. Needling Technique: Use a 1.5-inch, 28-gauge needle (length … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture refers to the techniques of needling and moxibustion. Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points on the patient’s body, utilizing techniques such as twisting and lifting to treat diseases; moxibustion involves burning moxa (mugwort) on specific acupuncture points to apply … Read more
The lineage of the杏林 (Xinglin) has passed down through the ages, with TCM culture bridging ancient and modern times. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapies are a vital component of TCM culture, holding a significant position in the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization. Acupuncture was first documented over 2,000 years ago in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow … Read more
As the saying goes, “One needle, two moxibustions, three medications”; “Acupuncture and cupping can alleviate half of the illness.” Many have heard of the legendary physician Bian Que using acupuncture to revive Prince Guo, and the miraculous doctor Hua Tuo treating Cao Cao’s “head wind” with acupuncture. Both proverbs and historical stories illustrate the significant … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Ailments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Ten Effective Acupuncture Techniques for Immediate Relief! 1. Heavy Child Point for Chronic Back Pain, Immediate Effect, No Other Point in the Fourteen Meridians Can Compare Location: … Read more
Acupuncture (zhēn jiǔ) differs from our traditional understanding; it does not solely refer to the insertion of silver needles into acupuncture points but also includes moxibustion (àijiǔ). It is a collective term for both acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. Acupuncture involves the use of metal needles inserted into specific acupuncture points (xuéwèi) on the body, utilizing … Read more
A single herb, a whiff of medicinal aroma, traverses through time, embodying thousands of years of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture. Over thousands of years, TCM has gradually formed a mature medical system through long-term medical practice and experience, which can address different causes, nature, and locations of diseases using various treatment methods such as … Read more
Acupuncture Therapy was first documented in the Warring States period in the book “Huangdi Neijing” (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine). The text states: “Cold accumulation leads to disease, and the treatment should involve moxibustion,” referring to the practice of moxibustion. For over two thousand years, acupuncture has been popular in China and has … Read more