1. Acute Lumbar Pain Acupuncture Point: Ren Zhong (Human Center). Characteristics: Opens blockages, clears heat, and expels wind. Needle Technique: Use a 2-inch needle, inserting it horizontally from the opposite side of the lumbar pain to the Ying Xiang (Welcome Fragrance) point. Method: Standing position, insert the needle 1.5 inches, gently stimulate until the patient … Read more
Generally, acupuncture point selection can be divided into methods such as the bone measurement method, surface landmark method, finger measurement method, and empirical point selection method. Below, we will introduce each method: 01 Empirical Point Selection Method (i.e., Simplified Point Selection Method) This method is based on the accumulation of practical experience over time. It … Read more
1. The Marvelous Use of Shen ZhuShen Zhu (Shen Zhu, Du Mai No. 12)Location: Located on the midline of the spine, at the depression between the spinous processes of the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. The patient should be seated and bend forward to locate the point. Needling Technique: Use a 1.5-inch, 28-gauge needle (length … Read more
1. Wind-Cold Common Cold [Symptoms]Chills, fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, clear and thin nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm. Tongue coating is thin white, pulse is floating and tight. [Treatment Method]Release the exterior with warm pungent herbs, disperse cold from … Read more