Cupping Therapy for the Back: Methods of Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping!

Cupping Therapy for the Back: Methods of Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping!

Cupping Therapy The retention cupping method is the most commonly used technique in cupping therapy, also known as the sitting cupping method. It involves placing the cup on the skin and leaving it in place for a period of time. The retention time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition, the … Read more

Immediate Effects of Bloodletting Therapy

Immediate Effects of Bloodletting Therapy

Bloodletting Therapy (A clinically validated treatment method) A clinically validated treatment method, bloodletting therapy has been a part of early medical history worldwide. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bloodletting therapy involves puncturing certain acupuncture points or superficial veins to release a small amount of blood. The procedure begins with routine skin disinfection, using a three-edged … Read more

Bloodletting Therapy for 24 Difficult Diseases: A Unique TCM Approach

Bloodletting Therapy for 24 Difficult Diseases: A Unique TCM Approach

Bloodletting therapy, known as cì luò fàng xuè liáo fǎ (刺络放血疗法), 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 (《内经》), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending … Read more

The Remarkable Bloodletting Therapy: A Solution for Various Diseases!

The Remarkable Bloodletting Therapy: A Solution for Various Diseases!

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 Neijing, which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, a three-edged needle or a thick, … Read more

Bloodletting Therapy for 24 Difficult Diseases

Bloodletting Therapy for 24 Difficult Diseases

Bloodletting therapy, using a three-edged needle as the instrument, involves puncturing specific areas on the patient’s body to release a suitable amount of blood for therapeutic purposes. Indications: It is mainly applicable for various excess conditions, heat syndromes, and pain syndromes. The puncture method is often used for high fever, convulsions, stroke coma, heat stroke, … Read more

Definition and Functions of Bloodletting in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Definition and Functions of Bloodletting in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Definition of Bloodletting Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used treatment methods since the era of the Neijing, which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, a three-edged needle … Read more

The Impermanence of Powdered Formulas in TCM

The Impermanence of Powdered Formulas in TCM

In the face of illness, people often misplace priorities, treating “data” and “diagnosis” as causes rather than results, which is a fundamental barrier to recovery.Technology brings convenience but can also become a shackle; the distinction lies in the wisdom of individuals. How should we trace back to the roots of understanding diseases?Please follow our public … Read more

Gao Fang for Preventive Health: Regulation and Nourishment

Gao Fang for Preventive Health: Regulation and Nourishment

This official WeChat account is managed by the Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Authors: Ma Kun, Chen Yanxia Affiliation: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences The best season to take Gao Fang (medicated paste) is winter, with the … Read more

The Timeliness of Medicinal Paste for Health Maintenance

The Timeliness of Medicinal Paste for Health Maintenance

Click the blue text to follow us “Gao Fang” (medicinal paste) is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) paste primarily used for health maintenance and wellness, also known as “Gao Zi”. This oral paste is formulated by experienced TCM professionals based on the individual’s constitution, adhering to the holistic view and pattern differentiation treatment … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills!

中 药 Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills! Pills are well-known to everyone in pharmacies or hospitals About 80% of the Chinese patent medicines encountered are pills. For example, the well-known Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Pill), Bao He Wan (Preserve … Read more