The ancients divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is called Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM is Chou … Read more
There are a total of five zang and six fu organs in the human body.The five zang are: Xin (Heart), Gan (Liver), Pi (Spleen), Fei (Lung), and Shen (Kidney);the six fu are: Dan (Gallbladder), Wei (Stomach), Da Chang (Large Intestine), Xiao Chang (Small Intestine), San Jiao (Triple Burner), and Pang Guang (Bladder).These six organs are … Read more
Previous Selections In January, the elderly face 5 deadly “pits”; doing this can help avoid them. Eating Ganoderma (Lingzhi) and its spores, 20% of people may experience this. For uterine fibroids, follow the “5 don’ts” and “3 musts” to nourish the uterus. The source of all diseases has been found! A 95-year-old imperial physician teaches … Read more
Cupping therapy has a long history in China and is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment method. Due to its simplicity and effectiveness, it is favored by many. Nowadays, cupping has become a relatively common therapy, achieving effects such as warming the meridians, dispelling wind and cold, reducing swelling and pain, and detoxifying. The … Read more
Today, let’s talk about an ancient and fascinating TCM therapy — cupping therapy! Many people may have heard of it, but might not be clear on how it works or what effects it has. Today, we will delve into the principles of cupping therapy and its multiple benefits, so be sure to save this information! … Read more
Three Hand Acupuncture Points and Three Foot Acupuncture Points 1. The Three Hand Acupuncture Points are: Houshu (后溪), Zhongzhu (中渚), and Jiangu (间谷). 1. Jiangu Point (间谷穴) This is a newly discovered acupuncture point in clinical practice, located at the midpoint of the line connecting the acupuncture points Sanjian (三间) and Hegu (合谷) on the … Read more
Centuries of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) heritage, benefiting human health. Acupuncture Techniques: Also known as needling techniques, refers to the use of needles and special methods to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the human body, aiming to unblock meridians, harmonize Qi and blood, and prevent and treat diseases. So, what are the acupuncture needling techniques? … Read more
Acupuncture is a unique method of treating diseases in China.It is a medical practice of “treating internal diseases externally”.It treats various diseases through the conduction of meridians and acupoints, along with specific techniques.Acupuncture therapy is part of the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine and is a unique ethnic medical method in our country.For thousands of … Read more
Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gai Zhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Acupuncture has a long history, evolving from stone needles to steel needles, silver needles, electric needles, and now to today’s pulsed acupuncture. Throughout this evolution, many stories have emerged, but the principles of treating diseases have remained unchanged.Acupuncture primarily … Read more
1. Acupuncture Point: Xia Du (Extraordinary Point, one of the Eight Evils) Location: Five fen above the tips of the fourth and fifth fingers on the back of the hand. Indication: Fever. Technique: Continuous pinching for1—2minutes.2. Acupuncture Point: Shao Hai (Hand Shao Yin Heart Meridian, He Point) Location: Flex the elbow, at the midpoint of … Read more