Acupuncture and Moxibustion— Moxibustion Needle Therapy The moxibustion needle therapy involves using specially designed needles that are heated until red hot and then inserted into acupoints (腧穴, shùxué) or affected areas to expel pathogenic factors and treat diseases. The earliest mention of moxibustion needles can be found in the Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经), referred to as … Read more
Editor’s Note When it comes to anesthesia and pain relief, various methods come to mind: intravenous anesthesia, where a small bottle of medication can quickly induce sleep; or inhalation anesthesia, where deep breaths through a mask can take effect in no time. Today, we will discuss “acupuncture anesthesia,” which uses acupuncture to alleviate pain. The … Read more
1. Principles of Appropriate Positioning Before Acupuncture Supine Position: Suitable for the head, face, chest, and abdomen. Lateral Position: Suitable for the lateral parts of the body. Prone Position: Suitable for the head, neck, back, sacral region, and lower limbs. Seated Forward Position: Suitable for the back of the head, neck, and back. Lateral Seated … Read more
Acupuncture, as a suitable technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is familiar to everyone. But have you heard of Mang Needle (蟒针)? There is a seven-character quatrain from the late Qing Dynasty titled “Mang Needle Ode” that vividly describes the shape and power of the Mang Needle. Thick and long like a python Subduing demons … Read more
Professor Liu Hongxia, a scholar of Qi Huang, has, over nearly forty years of clinical practice, adhered to the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the meridian theory of acupuncture. Combining the characteristics of skin lesions in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, she has modified the traditional fire needle tool to a fine … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Angle, Direction, and Depth of Acupuncture The angle, direction, and depth of acupuncture refer to the specific operational requirements after the needle is inserted subcutaneously. Mastering the correct angle, direction, and depth during acupuncture is crucial for achieving the desired sensation, performing tonification or sedation, maximizing the effects of acupuncture, enhancing treatment efficacy, and … Read more
The unique needle therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body, aiming to unblock meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body’s defenses and expelling pathogenic factors to treat diseases. The indications for needle therapy are … Read more
1. Precautions for Acupuncture with Filiform Needles①. Patients should not undergo acupuncture when overly hungry, fatigued, or excessively nervous. For patients who are weak, with qi deficiency and blood loss, the technique should not be too strong, and a lying position should be preferred.②. Women in the first three months of pregnancy should not have … Read more
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▲Director of Acupuncture Department, Yan Yan, leads ward rounds (archive photo) Acupuncture has a long history, with legends stating that it originated during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, when Fuxi invented acupuncture, having “tasted a hundred herbs and created nine needles.” Today, acupuncture, as an external treatment discipline, requires the professional … Read more