The Near-Lost Folk Art of Bloodletting Therapy Why Learn Bloodletting Therapy? Bloodletting therapy is one of the traditional acupuncture methods, which involves using a three-edged needle to puncture specific acupuncture points. After piercing the skin, gentle pressure is applied to allow blood to flow out as a treatment for various diseases. The primary sites for … Read more
Case Liu, male, 50 years old, was admitted to the neurology department in March 2020 with “impaired movement of the right limbs for 4 months, worsened with slurred speech for 2 days.” He had a history of cerebral infarction for 6 years, with two recurrences of cerebral infarction 4 months ago, resulting in impaired movement … Read more
The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, originating in ancient times, established during the Qin and Han dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song dynasties, refined during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, matured in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and became active after the establishment of the People’s Republic of … Read more
Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Nei Jing even considers bloodletting therapy as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating pain. TCM believes that “when there is flow, there is no pain; when there is pain, there is no flow.” Bloodletting therapy can directly expel the … Read more
This post is a compilation of my lecture in the QQ group of the World Manual Medicine Federation (Group Number: 327133248). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the method of diagnosing and treating diseases often employs analogy and symbolism, such as categorizing the human body according to the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Cupping Therapy This method involves using various techniques to remove air from the cupping jar to create negative pressure, allowing it to adhere to the body surface for therapeutic purposes. It is also known as vacuum therapy or cupping method. In ancient times, it was made from animal … Read more
1 Concept The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as “Jian Ci Fang Xue Li Fa” (Needle Bloodletting Therapy), involves using a three-edged needle, a thick needle, or a small scalpel to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points on the body to release a small amount of blood. This method aims to … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy 1 ⊱ Introduction⊰ Bloodletting therapy is a method of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves puncturing the skin with a three-edged needle or a disposable injection needle to release a small amount of blood from superficial small veins, specific acupoints, the site of lesions, or pathological reaction points on the … Read more
What is Bloodletting Therapy? 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 Nei Jing (Inner Canon), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific … Read more
The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as “Zhen Ci Fang Xue Liáo Fa” (Acupuncture Bloodletting Therapy). It involves using a three-edged needle, a thick needle, or a small scalpel to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points on the body to release a small amount of blood, thereby expelling internal heat and … Read more