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
Yao Bei Cheng Shan Qiu (Yao Bei Cheng Shan Point), Du Fu Gong Sun Liu (Du Fu Gong Sun Point), Tou Ding Xun Feng Chi (Tou Ding Xun Feng Chi Point), Mian Kou Di Cang Shou (Mian Kou Di Cang Point), Ke Chuan Qu Er Ding (Ke Chuan Qu Er Ding Point), Ye Ti Er … Read more
When medication fails Only acupuncture can reach How much do you know about the effects of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Acupuncture is one of the most common treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of needles and moxibustion to stimulate specific acupuncture points (穴位, xuewei) on the body, enhancing the … Read more
Utilizing the Zu San Li (Stomach 36) point alternately with the “Shou San Zhen” and “Zu San Zhen” to treat difficult pain conditions such as neck, shoulder, waist, leg pain, and trigeminal neuralgia, stubborn headaches, and toothaches, the results are remarkably swift and precise, making it said: “Needle insertion brings effect, needle withdrawal leads to … Read more
The principle of meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states, “Where there is pain, there is obstruction; where there is no pain, there is no obstruction.” Therefore, when treating diseases, one must first identify which meridian is obstructed and then target the key acupuncture points along that meridian. For example, for stomach diseases, one should … Read more
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
1. Accurate Diagnosis In clinical practice, acupuncture at a specific point for a certain disease can sometimes be effective and sometimes not. A detailed examination reveals that it all comes down to diagnosis. For example, the acupuncture point Xiaxi (Gallbladder 43) is renowned for treating dizziness; it is effective for dizziness caused by liver yang … Read more
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
1. Why does the Huangdi Neijing primarily discuss acupuncture rather than herbal medicine? Can a small needle truly cure serious illnesses, even terminal ones? At least before I studied medicine, I did not believe it. Some patients, based on their conditions, I suggest combining acupuncture with herbal decoctions, often respond with disdain, questioning what acupuncture … Read more
Acupuncture is a method that uses needles and moxibustion to stimulate specific acupuncture points in the human body, activating the body’s disease resistance potential, enhancing immune function, and promoting self-repair capabilities, thereby achieving the goals of treating diseases and maintaining health. Acupuncture is widely used to treat various diseases, including pain-related conditions such as headaches, … Read more