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
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
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
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
Seasonal Changes Origins of Acupuncture Acupuncture originated in China and has a long history. It is said to have begun during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but archaeological findings suggest that the earliest medical tools, such as the bian stone, appeared around 8000 to 4000 years ago in the Neolithic period. … Read more
Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is a unique treatment method for diseases in China. It is a form of “external treatment for internal diseases”. It works through the conduction of meridians (jingluo) and acupuncture points (zhuyuan), along with specific techniques, to treat various ailments throughout the body. In clinical practice, the diagnosis is made … Read more
Taiji Luo Wanxiang The Tang Dynasty was the most culturally brilliant period in Chinese history, especially during the reign of Emperor Taizong. In this great era, the renowned physician Sun Simiao, while writing the preface to his monumental work Qianjin Yaofang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold), clearly articulated the origins and transmission of the … Read more
When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we naturally think of ancient masters such as Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen. The culture of Chinese medicine is profound and has a development history of 5000 years, with classic texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia … Read more
Abstract: • The term “中医” (zhōng yī, Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been in use for nearly 2000 years. The ancient meaning of “中医” dates back approximately 1800 years, referring to its previous existence; the modern meaning of “中医” has been in use for about 160 years, referring to its current existence. • Before being recorded … Read more