Acupuncture for Managing Facial Muscle Spasms 1. What are Facial Muscle Spasms: Facial muscle spasms refer to recurrent, involuntary contractions of the facial muscles (orbicularis oculi, facial muscles, orbicularis oris) on one or both sides, which worsen during emotional excitement or stress. In severe cases, it can lead to difficulty in opening the eyes, facial … Read more
This article is sourced from the internet and is for reference only. Meridian Palpation and Meridian Timing ——Clinical Experience of Chen Zifu Author BiographyChen Zifu, from Tangshan, Hebei, was born in October 1935. He entered Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1956. After graduating in 1962, he was assigned to work at the Tonghua Mining … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me Reference Books The following content is selected from “Jin Kui Yao Lue Jian Shi”, Cheng Menxue’s “Jin Kui Pian Jie”, Fan Yongsheng’s “Jin Kui Yao Lue Lecture Notes”, and Liu Shaoyi’s Jin Kui Yao Lue lecture notes. 01. Related Texts: In Taiyang disease, if there is fever without … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang In the classic texts, the term “Zhu” refers to both Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), but in this context, it leans more towards Bai Zhu. According to ancient analogies, Bai Zhu has a predominantly … Read more
Cervical dystonia is a common muscular disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, leading to tilting or rotation of the head. This condition not only affects the patient’s appearance but can also bring about various inconveniences in daily life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the causes of cervical dystonia are related to … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) “Shen Nong’s Materia Medica” is sweet, slightly cold, and non-toxic. It is indicated for muscle spasms, inability to bend or stretch, chronic wind-damp bi syndrome, alleviates qi, dispels evil qi from muscles and bones, relieves numbness, benefits the gastrointestinal tract, reduces edema, and promotes appetite. Long-term use lightens the body … Read more
Discussion on Bai Shao Analgesic Effects Written by Du Hai Introduction Bai Shao (白芍) is the dried root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora Pall. The “Chinese Pharmacopoeia” states: “It has a bitter and sour taste, is slightly cold in nature, and enters the liver and spleen meridians. It has the effects of nourishing blood, regulating … Read more
This lesson I shared several of my clinical secret prescriptions, without reservation, laying it all out, this is the teacher’s attitude towards students.[Original Text] Damp-heat syndrome for three to four days leads to locked jaw, limbs being pulled and stiff, and in severe cases, the body bends backward. This is due to damp-heat invading the … Read more
Facial muscle spasms are involuntary, clonic contractions on one side of the face. Idiopathic cases are common, or they may be a temporary or permanent sequela of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis. The etiology of this condition is unclear, possibly due to ectopic excitation of the facial nerve or pseudo-synaptic conduction. In the treatment of facial … Read more