Bai Shao (White Peony) and Its Clinical Applications 1. Introduction to Bai Shao Bai Shao (白芍), with a bitter and sour taste, is slightly cold in nature and belongs to the liver and spleen meridians. The “Ben Cao Bei Yao” states: “It nourishes blood, drains the liver, benefits the spleen, and treats abdominal pain due … Read more
Fire Needle Application in Dermatology Zhumadian City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Dermatology Department—Fire needle therapy is one of the nine needles, historically known as “scorching needle” or “burning needle”. It involves heating a specially made needle until it is red hot and quickly inserting it into acupoints to treat diseases. This method has a long … Read more
Fire Needle (Huo Zhen) is one of the nine needles, historically known as “Cui Ci” or “Ran Zhen”. It is a method that involves heating a specially made needle until it is red hot and quickly inserting it into acupuncture points (Shu Xue) to treat diseases. This technique has a long history, with references in … Read more