TCM Book Club Issue 1056 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Recently, the marks of cupping therapy on foreign athletes have taken the Chinese media by storm during the Olympics, showcasing the “power of ancient techniques.” “Foreigners are using cupping too!” However, I had never really paid attention to cupping before, … Read more
Generally, after cupping, if the area covered by the cup shows deep red, purple-black, or blue spots, and is slightly painful to the touch, it is often due to stagnation of blood and heat toxins (yūxuè rèdú); if there is swelling, small blisters, and a lot of moisture inside the cup, it is often due … Read more
The technique of pricking and cupping therapy involves using a skin needle to prick the affected area, followed by applying a cup locally to prevent and treat diseases. 1. Basic Methods of Pricking and Cupping Technique Pricking and cupping method: This is often used for deeper lesions that are more localized. A three-edged needle is … Read more
Learn various Gua Sha and cupping techniques to easily master their application for treating numerous ailments. 1. Wind – Repeated Cupping Loss In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind is considered the chief of all diseases and the foremost of the “Six Evils”. When the body is invaded by wind, it penetrates deeply into the tissues, … Read more
Cupping may seem simple, but it requires great attention to detail. Cupping must be performed by trained medical professionals; otherwise, it can easily lead to adverse effects. How can we ensure the safety of cupping? Experts suggest following these four steps: Step 1: Assessment First, an assessment must be conducted before cupping to determine if … Read more
Previous Selections In January, the elderly face 5 deadly “pits”; doing this can help avoid them. Eating Ganoderma (Lingzhi) and its spores, 20% of people may experience this. For uterine fibroids, follow the “5 don’ts” and “3 musts” to nourish the uterus. The source of all diseases has been found! A 95-year-old imperial physician teaches … 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
The spleen (pi) is the largest lymphatic organ in the human body, playing a crucial role in filtering and storing blood. Although the spleen’s functions are powerful, it is soft and fragile; once subjected to strong external forces or certain internal factors, it may undergo pathological changes, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. The … Read more
Among the six pathogenic factors of wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is particularly wary of dampness. Why is that? Because dampness can transform into cold dampness when encountering cold, into damp-heat when meeting heat, and into wind-dampness when affected by wind. Therefore, when there is dampness in the body, … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Method: Moxibustion Foot Bath with Ai Ye (Mugwort) Ai Ye has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain, and eliminating dampness and itching. Therefore, to eliminate dampness, you might consider soaking your feet in Ai Ye before bed. First, boil … Read more