Ai Jiu (Moxibustion) Ai Jiu is primarily made from mugwort (艾绒, ài róng), which has aromatic properties. The warmth and unique scent released during burning can quickly open the body’s meridians, accelerate blood circulation, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens. Through its effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, promoting … Read more
IntroductionThe collaterals are an important component of our meridian system. Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with extensive records of its application in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon).Research indicates that bloodletting therapy has a beneficial bidirectional regulatory effect on the blood system. This technique can promote metabolism, … Read more
Bloodletting therapy, known as cì luò fàng xuè liáo fǎ (刺络放血疗法), is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic methods since the era of the Nei Jing (《内经》), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating pain. Depending … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy: Bloodletting Therapy — Traditional Chinese Medicine — Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Bloodletting therapy is a traditional method in TCM that involves puncturing superficial small veins, specific acupoints (腧穴, shùxué), lesions, or pathological reaction points with needles to release a certain amount of blood for the treatment of diseases. It … Read more
1. Common Causes Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can develop from acute PID that has not been completely cured, leading to persistent and recurrent symptoms. It may also result from long-term unclean sexual practices, improper contraception, inadequate care of the vulva, infections following childbirth or abortion, and Chlamydia trachomatis infections. 2. Key Points in Inquiry … Read more