Knowledge and action transmit moxibustion, cultivating oneself to help others; click to follow,updated every night at 20:30 Along the midline of the human back, simply put, from the cervical vertebrae to the coccyx, runs the Governing Vessel (Dù Mài), which governs the yang energy of the entire body. The ancients referred to it as the … Read more
In daily life, experiencing heat after moxibustion is indeed a common phenomenon, especially in the early stages of moxibustion therapy. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this “heat” reaction is not necessarily a bad thing; it may be a normal response of the body during the adjustment and disease elimination process. The following … Read more
When using moxibustion for treatment, it is essential to know these four key tips: “Focus to receive Qi, fill the reservoir before proceeding, Qi must arrive to be effective, and sufficient fire can lead to recovery.” These four tips are scattered throughout the classics such as the Ling Shu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, and Yi … Read more
When Qi and Blood are Blocked in the Limbs, Moxibustion at the Four Gates is the Solution! Qi and Blood are the carriers of life, nourishing the body and serving as the foundation for bodily functions. However, women often have a colder constitution, leading to stagnation of Qi and Blood. Compared to men, women are … Read more
Uncle Wen Says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to lifeHello everyone, for friends who love moxibustion, pay attention! The effects of moxibustion during the dog days are doubled! Uncle mentioned this during a live broadcast before. Moxibustion during the dog days is a great way to replenish Yang Qi, expel cold … Read more
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese therapy that utilizes ignited moxa sticks or cones to produce heat that stimulates acupuncture points on the body surface. This method activates the flow of qi (气) to adjust the disordered physiological functions of the body, achieving the effects of strengthening health and preventing disease. It is a primary method … Read more
Women suffering from blood deficiency often exhibit pale or sallow complexions, especially noticeable after menstruation, which is primarily caused by xue xu (血虚, blood deficiency). Blood deficiency is also one of the causes of aging in women, typically manifested by a thin, white tongue coating and pale, scant menstrual flow, along with feelings of fatigue … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2477 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners AuthorIntroduction:The basic pathogenesis of hiccup (呃逆, é nì) is the upward rebellion of stomach qi (胃气, wèi qì) and obstruction of diaphragm qi (膈气, gé qì). This condition often starts with excess and can lead to deficiency if prolonged. It … Read more
Fengchi Point / 1 Fengchi – Awakens the Mind and Opens the Senses, Enhances Hearing and Vision The Fengchi point, also known as Refu point, is located at the nape of the neck, just below the occipital bone, aligned with the Fengfu point, in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper trapezius muscle. … Read more
What are the benefits and effects of moxibustion? In fact, moxibustion is like installing a “little sun” in the body, with warm energy penetrating the muscles and bones, unblocking the qi and blood! Today, let’s talk about why so many people are obsessed with moxibustion. Its benefits are more “down-to-earth” than you might think! 6 … Read more