Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Chuanxiong is the rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, which is cultivated artificially. It is harvested in May, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then the fibrous roots are removed. It is used either sliced raw or stir-fried with wine. The texture is firm, with small yellow oil spots scattered throughout. It has … Read more
Overview of Fire Needle Therapy The Fire Needle (Huo Zhen) is a method that involves quickly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As early as in the “Ling Shu: Guan Zhen”, it is recorded: “For those who use the cauterizing needle, the burning needle is used … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book ClubIssue 3457One article daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: Pain is a common condition treated effectively with acupuncture; indeed, the concept of one needle for pain relief is not new in acupuncture. However, beyond just pain relief, we can achieve even better results. How can we turn effectiveness into exceptional … Read more