Understanding Electroacupuncture Therapy

Understanding Electroacupuncture Therapy

Electroacupuncture technology involves inserting needles into acupuncture points to obtain qi, and then applying a low-frequency pulsed electric current that closely resembles the body’s bioelectricity. This technique combines both needle and electrical stimulation to prevent and treat diseases. Clinically, it is commonly used for various chronic diseases and neurological disorders. 1. Commonly Used Instruments and … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques (1) – Fine Needle Technique

Acupuncture Techniques (1) - Fine Needle Technique

Fine Needle 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 meridians, regulate the internal organs, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases.The fine needle technique has a wide range of indications … Read more

Exploring the Efficacy of Qianzheng San in Treating Facial Paralysis: Powder vs Decoction

Exploring the Efficacy of Qianzheng San in Treating Facial Paralysis: Powder vs Decoction

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 847 Daily issues to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author: Chen Binhai Editor: Wali ⊙ Proofread by: Xiao Xiong, Ju Ye IIntroduction: The use of powders in treatment seems rarely seen in large hospitals. Is it due to policy? Or… setting aside interfering factors, have you considered the clinical … Read more

The Miraculous “Three Needles” in TCM Acupuncture: Treating One Disease with Three Acupuncture Points

The Miraculous "Three Needles" in TCM Acupuncture: Treating One Disease with Three Acupuncture Points

Aode Traditional Chinese MedicineHealth HeadlinesConsult a DoctorTraditional Chinese Medicine Mall Guide: Three Needles has two layers of meaning. Initially, it was used to treat a patient with allergic rhinitis, and after three treatments, the patient was cured. When asked what this therapy was, I spontaneously replied that it was the “Nasal Three Needles”. Later, through … Read more

Unblocking Meridians, Balancing Yin and Yang, Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens

Unblocking Meridians, Balancing Yin and Yang, Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Health Preservation Acupuncture is a treasure of our traditional medicine. Guided by TCM theory, it stimulates specific meridians and acupuncture points through needling and moxibustion, mobilizing the body’s own defense mechanisms to achieve the goals of disease prevention and treatment. The Remarkable “Needle” In simple terms, acupuncture treatment involves stimulating corresponding … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques for Neurological Disorders

Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques for Neurological Disorders

  Shan Guàn (Flash Cupping) therapy is a unique external treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cupping therapy, playing an important role in alleviating various disease symptoms and promoting health recovery. It is favored by patients for its simplicity and significant efficacy.   As the name suggests, Shan Guàn refers to the repeated lifting and dropping … Read more

Understanding the Unique TCM Therapy: Bloodletting at the Ear Apex

Understanding the Unique TCM Therapy: Bloodletting at the Ear Apex

Bloodletting Therapy [Nephrology] The traditional bloodletting therapy, known in ancient times as “Qimai” or “Ciluo,” is commonly referred to as “bloodletting therapy.” This is a unique acupuncture treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The mechanism of bloodletting therapy is to adjust Yin and Yang, unblock the meridians, harmonize Qi and blood, and alter the … Read more

Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Point Application Therapy for Facial Paralysis (Bell’s Palsy)

Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Point Application Therapy for Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy)

Facial Paralysis Definition: Commonly known as Bell’s Palsy (facial nerve paralysis), “crooked mouth”, or “wind hanging”, it is a disease characterized primarily by dysfunction of the facial expression muscles. It is a common and frequently occurring condition that does not discriminate by age. Clinical Symptoms: It manifests as unilateral facial drooping, disappearance of forehead wrinkles, … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Electroacupuncture is a technique that involves inserting needles into acupuncture points and then applying a low-frequency pulsed electric current that closely resembles the body’s bioelectricity. This method combines both needle and electrical stimulation to prevent and treat diseases, commonly used in various chronic conditions and neurological disorders. 1. Common Instruments and Basic Operation Methods (1) … Read more

Needle Therapy for Common Diseases in TCM (Part 2)

Needle Therapy for Common Diseases in TCM (Part 2)

The unique needle therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body, aiming to unblock meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body’s defenses and expelling pathogenic factors to treat diseases. The indications for needle therapy are … Read more