Bloodletting Therapy (Cìluò Fàngxiě Liáofǎ) is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Inner Canon of Huangdi), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy (Cìluò Fàngxuè Liáofǎ) is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on … Read more
Bloodletting therapy, known as “Ciluo therapy” (刺络法), involves puncturing specific points along the body’s meridians, typically on the surface of the body or at the distal ends of the limbs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that when pathogenic factors invade the body, the body’s righteous Qi (正气) attempts to expel these pathogens outward. Even if … Read more
Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy (cì luò fàng xuè) is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Inner Canon of Huangdi), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating … Read more
Bloodletting Technique 1. After identifying the blood points, quickly puncture the wrist area, aiming for 6 to 9 punctures within one second. 2. For engorged vessels, a single needle prick should yield blood, which will generally spurt out. Be prepared to avoid splattering dirty blood. Reactions After Bloodletting 1. 80% of patients feel relaxed and … Read more
Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It was one of the most commonly used treatment methods during the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), which even regarded bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, a … Read more
Learning TCM, Enlightening Life Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It was one of the most commonly used treatment methods during the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), which even regarded bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating … Read more
Bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involves the puncturing of specific acupoints or superficial veins to release a small amount of blood as a treatment method. During the procedure, the skin is first disinfected, and a three-edged needle or a thick needle is used for quick puncturing and bloodletting. The needle should not be … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy, as one of the classic acupuncture methods, falls under the category of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically known as “Qimai” (启脉) or “Cixue” (刺血络), it primarily involves the use of three-edged needles, plum blossom needles, and fine needles … Read more