Xiaozhendao, many people have heard of it, but do you really understand it? Today, let Dr. Rao Laisheng from the Rehabilitation Medicine Department explain the questions about Xiaozhendao. 01Is Xiaozhendao a knife? Xiaozhendao is actually not a knife; it is similar to a filiform needle (mǎo zhēn), but compared to the filiform needle, it has … Read more
Reading various opinions and observing clinical cases. —– Jie Er Ku Xilong The article is long but very practical and excellent. The author mentions situations that often occur in clinical practice, such as knee pain treated at the Quchi (LI11) point, where needling any point one inch in front, back, left, or right of Quchi … Read more
1. Principles of Appropriate Positioning Before Acupuncture Supine Position: Suitable for the head, face, chest, and abdomen. Lateral Position: Suitable for the lateral parts of the body. Prone Position: Suitable for the head, neck, back, sacral region, and lower limbs. Seated Forward Position: Suitable for the back of the head, neck, and back. Lateral Seated … Read more
Acupuncture, as a suitable technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is familiar to everyone. But have you heard of Mang Needle (蟒针)? There is a seven-character quatrain from the late Qing Dynasty titled “Mang Needle Ode” that vividly describes the shape and power of the Mang Needle. Thick and long like a python Subduing demons … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Angle, Direction, and Depth of Acupuncture The angle, direction, and depth of acupuncture refer to the specific operational requirements after the needle is inserted subcutaneously. Mastering the correct angle, direction, and depth during acupuncture is crucial for achieving the desired sensation, performing tonification or sedation, maximizing the effects of acupuncture, enhancing treatment efficacy, and … Read more
Fine Needle The fine needle is the most commonly used acupuncture tool in clinical practice, consisting of five parts: needle tip, needle body, needle root, needle handle, and needle tail. Due to its fine nature, it was historically referred to as “micro needle” or “small needle”. As recorded in the “Lingshu: Nine Needles and Twelve … Read more
01 What is Fine Needle Acupuncture Technique? The fine needle technique refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body through specific methods, aiming to unblock the meridians and regulate the organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases. Clinically, needles with a … Read more
How can one determine if the body has damp-heat? If there is excessive damp-heat in the body, the face often appears oily and prone to acne and pimples. Due to the stagnation of damp-heat, one may frequently feel bitter and dry in the mouth. When damp-heat obstructs the Yang Qi, there is a constant feeling … Read more
The patterns of deficiency and excess in the twelve meridians have been clearly documented in the “Neijing” (Inner Canon). This article is a revision and compilation based on the clinical practice of Elder Xiao, where each meridian corresponds to several specific acupuncture points that serve as treatment points. The patterns of deficiency and excess in … Read more
【Original】The Yellow Emperor asked: What is meant by deficiency and excess? 【Translation】The Yellow Emperor inquired: What does deficiency and excess mean? 【Original】Qi Bo replied: When evil qi is abundant, it is excess; when vital qi is depleted, it is deficiency. 【Translation】Qi Bo responded: Deficiency and excess refer to the comparison between evil qi and righteous qi. When evil … Read more