Fire Needle Editor Fire needle therapy involves the rapid insertion of a needle heated to red-hot into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As early as in the “Lingshu: Official Needles”, it is recorded: “For those who use the quenching needle, the burning needle is used to treat bi (obstruction).” The “Shanghan Lun” also discusses the … Read more
With 58 years of medical practice, Huang Dingjian adheres to the principle of “people-oriented, benevolence in heart and technique” to treat numerous patients. He combines syndrome differentiation, disease differentiation, and meridian differentiation, forming a unique therapeutic skill set that integrates acupuncture, moxibustion, thread therapy, and herbal medicine, excelling in the slow twisting needle insertion technique, … Read more
Image of Professor Huang Dingjian performing acupuncture treatment for a patient. On a morning after heavy rain, the reporter visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine to seek out the renowned TCM expert and acupuncture master, Professor Huang Dingjian. At 83 years old, Professor Huang is in his esteemed clinic, consulting … Read more
How to Use Topical Ointments Topical ointments are widely used in dermatology and surgery. Some provide protective effects on the skin, while others offer localized treatment for the skin or mucous membranes. Additionally, some can achieve systemic treatment through the skin or mucous membranes. Common forms of topical ointments include: ointments and plasters. 1 Ointments: … Read more
According to TCM theory, spring is for growth, summer for development, autumn for harvest, and winter for storage. Winter is the season for sealing and storing, suitable for nourishing the vital energy (zheng qi) and replenishing the marrow. Therefore, winter supplementation is best achieved through Gao Fang (medicinal paste).“Gao Fang” refers to a type of … Read more
External plasters, also known as tie gao (贴膏) therapy, are one of the suitable techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The efficacy of external plaster therapy is indeed effective, convenient to use, has a wide range of medicinal sources, and is inexpensive. Some plaster medicines are easily available in hospital pharmacies and drug stores (such … Read more
Click on the blue word ★ to follow us What is Gao Fang? Gao (膏) refers to a dosage form in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is one of the eight forms including pills (丸), powders (散), pastes (膏), elixirs (丹), wines (酒), tinctures (露), soups (汤), and tablets (锭). Gao Fang, also known as … Read more
Gao Fang, also known as pastes, is named after its dosage form and belongs to one of the eight types of traditional Chinese medicine preparations: pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang generally consists of around 20 different Chinese herbs and has excellent nourishing properties. According to TCM theory, winter is … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gāo formulas, also known as gāo jì (膏剂) or gāo zī (膏滋), are a type of internal herbal preparation that provides comprehensive benefits such as nourishment, supplementation, and preventive treatment. They are one of the commonly used forms of Chinese medicine, alongside pills, powders, and elixirs. Gāo formulas are semi-fluid preparations … Read more
Source: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Health Center, Lin JiweiGuiding Expert: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Preventive Health Center Wu Haibin Gāofāng Also known as gāozī or gāojì, refers to a semi-fluid preparation made from Chinese medicinal herbs boiled in water, concentrated, and mixed with honey or sugar (or invert sugar). It is a … Read more