Fire Needle The fire needle technique involves rapidly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As recorded in the “Ling Shu: Guan Zhen,” it states: “For those who use the fire needle, it is to treat bi syndrome.” The “Qian Jin Yi Fang” mentions that “for treating … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for dermatology mainly include external therapies and oral herbal medicine. Through the integration of TCM and Western medicine, it can promote the regression of skin lesions, alleviate discomfort symptoms, and reduce recurrence rates.Today, we will explore the commonly used Fire Needle Therapy.Fire needle, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us said： Fire Needle Therapy Fire Needle Therapy, commonly known as “Cui Ci” (焠刺), is a traditional acupuncture method that involves heating a needle until it is red hot and then quickly inserting it into the body to treat diseases. This method combines the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion, … Read more
Fire Needle Therapy (Huo Zhen Liao Fa), also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle,” is first recorded in the Huangdi Neijing – Ling Shu (The Inner Canon of Huangdi – Spiritual Pivot) in the chapter on the twelve original needles. It is a commonly used method in acupuncture for treating diseases, which involves heating … Read more
Huo Zhen (Fire Needle) is one of the most commonly used external treatment methods in dermatology. In addition to its simplicity and convenience, its therapeutic effects are remarkable. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including Acne, Rosacea, Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, Chloasma, Herpes Zoster, Plantar Warts, Filiform Warts, Eczema, Neurodermatitis, Nodular Prurigo, and Skin … Read more
In the hot summer, with many mosquitoes and insects, especially this year with abundant rainfall, the weather is humid and hot. Common skin diseases such as eczema, urticaria, insect bites, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and tinea manuum, tinea capitis, tinea cruris are prone to flare-ups, causing symptoms like skin itching, erythema, and wheals. At this … Read more
【An eBook gift at the end of the article】 Four External Herbal Powder Formulas This article introduces four external herbal powder formulas from Sun Hao, the fifth-generation heir of the Chenzi Men pediatric lineage, along with clinical cases. Fresh Tian Nan Xing Vinegar Paste for Abscess Treatment Fresh Tian Nan Xing (Zingiber zerumbet) 9-15g, ground … Read more
Sheng Tian Nan Xing (Raw Arisaema) Vinegar Paste for Abscess Treatment Sheng Tian Nan Xing 9-15g, ground into a fine powder, mixed with vinegar to form a paste, applied to the affected area 1-2 times daily. This external formula is effective in dispersing swelling and resolving abscesses, primarily treating pediatric abscesses. Sheng Tian Nan Xing … Read more
Introduction: External herbal powders are one of the forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas. These powders are made from various precious Chinese herbs that are ground into a very fine powder in specific proportions and formulas. External herbal powders utilize the principle of channeling herbs to the affected areas, using the properties of certain … Read more
Wubai San (Five Whites Powder) ［Formula］Bai Wei (Cynanchum atratum), Bai Ji (Bletilla striata), Bai Lian (Dioscorea opposita), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Qing Dai (Indigo naturalis), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), Sheng Di Yu (Rehmannia glutinosa) each 30g; Zhuan Long Gu … Read more