Bloodletting therapy, also known as “needling bloodletting therapy,” is an ancient method of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been passed down for thousands of years. It involves using needles to puncture specific acupuncture points and certain areas of the body to release a small amount of blood as a treatment for diseases. Historical records … Read more
Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy (cì luò fàng xuè) is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Inner Canon of Huangdi), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating … Read more
Bloodletting Technique 1. After identifying the blood points, quickly puncture the wrist area, aiming for 6 to 9 punctures within one second. 2. For engorged vessels, a single needle prick should yield blood, which will generally spurt out. Be prepared to avoid splattering dirty blood. Reactions After Bloodletting 1. 80% of patients feel relaxed and … Read more
Learning TCM, Enlightening Life Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It was one of the most commonly used treatment methods during the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), which even regarded bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating … Read more
Bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involves the puncturing of specific acupoints or superficial veins to release a small amount of blood as a treatment method. During the procedure, the skin is first disinfected, and a three-edged needle or a thick needle is used for quick puncturing and bloodletting. The needle should not be … Read more
Bloodletting therapy has a long history, with extensive records in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). The Ling Shu: Xiao Zhen Jie section points out the mechanism of bloodletting with a three-edged needle: “When the blood is stagnant, it should be removed, thus clearing the blood vessels,” and “draining heat through blood.” The so-called … Read more
Historical Origins of Bloodletting As far back as the Stone Age, our ancestors accidentally injured themselves and bled from certain body parts due to sharp stones or thorns. Although painful, the discomfort in other areas of the body was unexpectedly alleviated or eliminated. Through practical experience, people discovered that using sharp stones—known as bian stone—to … Read more
Unique TCM Therapy – Bloodletting Therapy 2019-01-06 Hezhou Medicine… Views 528 Shares 28 < class=”p2″ style=”outline: 0px;color: rgb(112, 112, 112);float: right;background: url(‘https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_png/JAZDk3trmONZE3KdPibkGPJr1QNNoBjPhIibGtFqQnTlkWDfW9NyiaKMV2my9nBy3pJ5B2laTD5XtX3j3iaBT5aldQ/640?wx_fmt=png’) left center no-repeat;width: 124px;font-size: 13px;line-height: 35px;display: block;height: 35px;overflow: hidden;text-align: right;”>Save to my library Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture technique in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to the “Lingshu: Nine Needles and Twelve … Read more
The earliest written record of bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be found in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon): “Ciluo refers to the puncturing of small vessels to release blood” and “When the blood is stagnant, it should be released to eliminate the evil blood.” Bloodletting primarily involves using tools such … Read more
Bloodletting therapy is a form of acupuncture technique, specifically the “pricking method” mentioned in the “Neijing” (Inner Canon). It involves using a three-edged needle or a thick needle to puncture the collaterals, allowing a small amount of blood to be released. This process helps expel internal heat and toxins, achieving effects such as clearing heat … Read more