Click to follow Qinghai Provincial Cancer Hospital! Fire needle therapy, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle,” generally uses thicker stainless steel needles or specially made needle instruments, such as those made from tungsten alloy. This technique involves heating the needle until it is red hot, and then quickly inserting it into the affected … Read more
The Remarkable Fire Needle Therapy Hebei Changli County / He Guixiang A few years ago, a relative from a mountainous area came to the clinic complaining of persistent headaches for two months, fearing he had a “brain tumor” and requesting an examination. After a detailed inquiry into his medical history, I learned that this relative … Read more
Fire needle therapy has a very strong warming effect on the meridians. The renowned acupuncturist Professor He Purin has classified it as one of the warming methods in the three methods of treatment, due to its unique efficacy in treating limb pain diseases, making it very popular among patients.1. Fire Needle Therapy for Cervical Muscle … Read more
Fire needle therapy, also known as Wēntōng (温通) method, is a commonly used acupuncture technique in clinical practice. During the procedure, a specific fire needle instrument is used, which is heated by igniting alcohol to make the needle tip red-hot. The heated needle is then quickly inserted into the acupuncture point on the body, achieving … Read more
Acupuncture is a familiar concept to many. However, have you heard of fire needle therapy? This is also a form of acupuncture, but it has unique characteristics and effects. Next, let’s specifically introduce the functions and precautions of fire needle therapy. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, there exists an interaction of yin and … Read more
Fire needle therapy, known in ancient times as “Wen Tong Fa,” involves stimulating the skin and muscles with a heated long needle. Surprisingly, people in the pre-Qin era were already using this intense method to treat diseases. As for the type of needle, its usage, and the diseases it treats, the ancients highlighted these points: … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses five main therapeutic methods: acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine, and tui na (massage). These methods are the result of valuable medical experiences accumulated by Chinese medicine practitioners over a long history of combating diseases. Fire needle therapy, as one of the distinctive therapies in TCM, has a long-standing history and … Read more
Fire needle therapy is a special acupuncture treatment method that involves using specially made needles, heated until red, and then quickly inserted into specific acupuncture points or areas of the body to achieve therapeutic effects. Principles: dispel wind and cold, warm the meridians and unblock collaterals; Acupuncture points: Ah Shi point, Xuanxu (Suspended Abdomen), Jianjing … Read more
This public account is hosted by Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. There is a saying, “to draw fire to oneself,” which metaphorically means to seek one’s own suffering or even demise. However, the fire needle therapy in Traditional … Read more
The fire needle therapy refers to a treatment method where specially designed needles are heated until red and then quickly inserted into acupoints or specific areas according to certain needling techniques. This method utilizes the heat and warmth to stimulate the body, promoting Yang energy, dispelling cold, and unblocking Qi and blood to achieve therapeutic … Read more