How to Make External Plaster? Pay Attention to These Details

How to Make External Plaster? Pay Attention to These Details

External plasters, also known as tie gao (贴膏) therapy, are one of the suitable techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The efficacy of external plaster therapy is indeed effective, convenient to use, has a wide range of medicinal sources, and is inexpensive. Some plaster medicines are easily available in hospital pharmacies and drug stores (such … Read more

Effective External Powder Formulas for Various Pains

Family Secret Recipe for Pain Relief: Mix equal parts of Xixin (Asarum), Bing Pian (Borneol), and Sheng Cao Wu (Fresh Aconite), using a little less Bing Pian and crushing them. Method: Inhale a small amount through the nose quickly. This can treat headaches, toothaches, and neck pain!!!Chronic Pain: Qiang Jin Song 1 b1 2 Sodium … Read more

Topical Pain Relief Formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Topical Pain Relief Formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Zhao’s Pain Relief Formula 【Ingredients】: 22 pieces of large centipede (dà wú gōng), 50 grams of Panax notoginseng (sān qī); 100 grams of Xuanhu (xuán hú); 1000 grams of Chuanxiong (chuān xiōng); 50 grams of Bai Zhi (bái zhǐ); 30 grams of Bei Xin (běi xīn); 50 grams of Qiang Huo (qiāng huó); 50 … Read more

Ten ‘Super Acupoints’ in the Human Body, Each with Significant Benefits!

Ten 'Super Acupoints' in the Human Body, Each with Significant Benefits!

Our body is home to numerous acupoints, which are not randomly generated but are treasures waiting to be developed. Learning to utilize these acupoints can help us prevent and treat chronic diseases, maintaining a healthy state.Acupuncture meridian acupoint diagrams suggest acupoint massage has already begun to integrate into our daily lives. Today, I will summarize … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to 101 Acupuncture Points and Their Benefits

Comprehensive Guide to 101 Acupuncture Points and Their Benefits

▲Click the blue name above to follow @ Massage Diagram 1. Fever Point – Shanzhong (Dazhui, Feiyu) 2. Universal Point – Hegu 3. Longevity Point – Zusanli 4. Qi Regulation Point – Taichong 5. Stomach Strengthening Point – Zusanli 6. Low Back Pain Point – Feiyang 7. Muscle Relaxation Points – Yanglingquan, Yongquan 8. Spleen … Read more

365 Acupuncture Points in the Body: Focus on These 21 Points for Effective Healing

365 Acupuncture Points in the Body: Focus on These 21 Points for Effective Healing

1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects2: The Human Body Has 10 “Super Acupuncture Points”, Each One a Precious Herb!3: 6 Most Safe Acupuncture Points to Treat Various Illnesses1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects Our body is filled with numerous acupuncture points, which are not randomly generated but are treasures waiting to be developed. Learning to … Read more

The Six Major Functions of Cupping Therapy with Bloodletting

The Six Major Functions of Cupping Therapy with Bloodletting

1. Understanding the True—Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: As a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), its application should be strictly based on TCM theories after a detailed examination of the patient’s condition. The true “cupping method” is not the flashy version seen in neon-lit streets. This article is intended as a warning. Cupping … Read more

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Seasonal Approach for Autumn

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Seasonal Approach for Autumn

In autumn, the climate is dry and temperatures are moderate. These weather characteristics make cupping therapy particularly beneficial for expelling cold and dampness, thereby alleviating discomfort caused by cold and damp pathogens. If the cold and dampness are not dispelled early, they may linger, and the gathering of dampness during winter can lead to the … Read more

Acupuncture Management of Acute Conditions: Seven Common Methods I Use in Clinical Practice

Acupuncture Management of Acute Conditions: Seven Common Methods I Use in Clinical Practice

Click the blue text above to follow us Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 3092 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: This article discusses the basic principles of acupuncture treatment for acute conditions from a clinical perspective: differentiate syndromes and diseases, clarify diagnoses; grasp timing, emphasize both symptoms and root causes; focus … Read more

Essential Reading on Acupuncture: Gao Lishan Discusses Three Principles and Ten Methods for Pain Relief

Essential Reading on Acupuncture: Gao Lishan Discusses Three Principles and Ten Methods for Pain Relief

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 3200 One issue per day, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:As the saying goes, “The great way is extremely simple” and “To be concise is to be effective,” this article by Teacher Gao Lishan on acupuncture for pain relief embodies this principle. After reading, you will feel refreshed; try … Read more