Bloodletting Therapy [Nephrology] The traditional bloodletting therapy, known in ancient times as “Qimai” or “Ciluo,” is commonly referred to as “bloodletting therapy.” This is a unique acupuncture treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The mechanism of bloodletting therapy is to adjust Yin and Yang, unblock the meridians, harmonize Qi and blood, and alter the … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to Common Ailments and TCM Treatments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Bloodletting Therapy: “Releasing” Various Diseases! Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the … Read more
Bloodletting therapy, known as cì luò fàng xuè (刺络放血), is a technique that involves using a disposable bloodletting needle to puncture blood vessels or acupoints, releasing a suitable amount of blood to achieve therapeutic effects. This method is believed to promote circulation, relieve heat, harmonize qi and blood, and reduce swelling and pain. Clinically, it … Read more
Click ‘View’ to receive the latest updates daily The mào huǒ zhēn (Fire Needle) technique involves heating a disposable needle until it is red hot and then quickly inserting it into specific acupuncture points on the body. This method is a brilliant demonstration of the interplay between fire and needle, representing a development and extension … Read more
1. Understanding the True—Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: As a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), its application should be strictly based on TCM theories after a detailed examination of the patient’s condition. The true “cupping method” is not the flashy version seen in neon-lit streets. This article is intended as a warning. Cupping … Read more
Cupping Therapy Techniques and Proper Procedures Based on the severity of the patient’s condition, cupping therapy can be divided into four techniques: flash cupping, sliding cupping, retained cupping, and bloodletting cupping. ● Flash CuppingSteps❶ Wipe the area to be cupped with a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol.❷ Ignite a cotton ball soaked in 95% … Read more
1. Key Points and Precautions for Common Cupping Techniques SPRING 1. Flash Cupping Technique Key Points:① Select an appropriate position to fully expose the acupoints to be cupped. ② Choose cupping instruments of suitable size. ③ Use tweezers to hold a cotton ball soaked in 95% alcohol, ignite it, and quickly move it in a … Read more
Four Techniques of Cupping Therapy and Correct Operating Methods According to the severity of the patient’s condition, cupping therapy can be divided into four techniques: flash cupping, moving cupping, retained cupping, and bloodletting cupping. ● Flash CuppingSteps❶ Wipe the area to be cupped with a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol.❷ Ignite a cotton ball … Read more
Cupping therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. The method of cupping is recorded in the “Emergency Formulas for the Aftermath” by the Jin dynasty physician Ge Hong, which mentions the use of hollowed animal horns for external treatment of abscesses. In the … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as “fire cupping” or “Jiao Fa” in ancient terms, is a treatment method that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air inside the cup, allowing it to adhere to the skin, producing warmth and causing a phenomenon of blood stasis. Later generations of physicians have continuously expanded … Read more