history of TCM

Evidence-Based Acupuncture: Addressing Five Major Questions on Its Efficacy for Various Diseases

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Evidence-Based Acupuncture: Addressing Five Major Questions on Its Efficacy for Various Diseases

No need for medication, intravenous therapy, or surgery; simply using a few silver needles to puncture the skin can lead to “disease elimination through acupuncture”. This traditional Chinese medical practice, “Zhen Jiu” (Acupuncture), was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list as early as 2010. According to statistics, over 180 countries and regions worldwide … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Secrets for Weight Loss: Enjoy a Healthy Slim Life

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Secrets for Weight Loss: Enjoy a Healthy Slim Life

Dear friends, today we are going to talk about the weight loss journey that countless people are concerned about! Walking down the street, you can see many people frowning over a few extra pounds, dreaming of transforming into a “slim expert” overnight. Don’t worry! Today, I will present to you an incredible set of Traditional … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: “Irreplaceable by Nature,” Rare Animals Re-entering Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Irreplaceable by Nature," Rare Animals Re-entering Medicine

▲ New laws encourage the development of artificial cultivation and breeding, supporting the breeding and related research of precious and endangered medicinal wild animals and plants, while animal protection organizations worry about opening the floodgates for large-scale use. (Nongjian/Picture) The Wildlife Protection Law has undergone its first major revision in 27 years, supporting the use … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Cupping Therapy

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Cupping Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques 拔罐 (Cupping) is a traditional technique in TCM that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air or using suction, which adheres to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or specific areas of the body. This causes local skin congestion and bruising to prevent and treat diseases. The cupping therapy, … Read more

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping Therapy Locking Synonyms: cupping therapy generally refers to fire cupping This entry is provided by the National Health Commission’s authoritative medical science communication network platform / Baike Mingyi. Cupping therapy uses cups as tools, employing methods such as fire and suction to create negative pressure, which adheres to the skin surface, causing local bruising. … Read more

The Effects and Benefits of Acupuncture

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The Effects and Benefits of Acupuncture

The Effects and Benefits of Acupuncture Acupuncture is a common method of health maintenance in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It works by stimulating specific points on the body to promote blood circulation, thereby preventing disease. The Yongquan (Kidney 1) point, in particular, offers numerous benefits, such as nourishing the kidneys and aiding sleep, making it … Read more

Instantaneous Acupuncture Techniques

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Instantaneous Acupuncture Techniques

Master He Puren of Traditional Chinese Medicine states: “We believe that while ensuring clinical effectiveness, we should minimize the number of acupuncture points used, which reduces the patient’s suffering. Additionally, the technique of needling must be agile, which is also crucial for minimizing patient discomfort. This approach not only benefits the patient but also aids … Read more

Is Acupuncture the True Natural Therapy That Can Treat All Diseases?

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Is Acupuncture the True Natural Therapy That Can Treat All Diseases?

Acupuncture has a history in China that predates herbal medicine, and it can be said that the earliest medical technique discovered by our ancestors was acupuncture. Over two thousand years ago, the classic TCM text, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), discusses acupuncture theory and techniques extensively, indicating that acupuncture can be used as … Read more

Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult and Miscellaneous Diseases (Collector’s Edition)

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Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult and Miscellaneous Diseases (Collector's Edition)

1. Acupuncture Treatment for Six Difficult Conditions 1. Bitter Mouth: Currently, there are no effective medications available domestically or internationally. According to TCM theory, this condition is due to heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the Guan Chong (关冲) point and draw a drop of blood the … Read more

26 Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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26 Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Shu Point Needling This acupuncture technique is used for treating diseases of the five organs. The term “shu” refers to the four limbs’ ying points and the five zang shu points located on the back, namely xin shu (Heart Shu), fei shu (Lung Shu), gan shu (Liver Shu), pi shu (Spleen Shu), and shen … Read more