TCM Book Club Issue 1056 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Recently, the marks of cupping therapy on foreign athletes have taken the Chinese media by storm during the Olympics, showcasing the “power of ancient techniques.” “Foreigners are using cupping too!” However, I had never really paid attention to cupping before, … Read more
Fire needle therapy is a form of acupuncture treatment that utilizes a specially designed needle, heated until red, and then inserted into specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or affected areas of the body. As a unique technique within acupuncture, fire needle therapy is effective in warming the meridians (经络, jīngluò), supporting Yang (扶正助阳, fú zhèng … Read more
Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by｜Li Xiaoling, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine; Liang Yonglin, Shenzhen University Affiliated South China Hospital; Wu Yuhong △China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, March 24, 2023, Page 7 Pulse diagnosis is a method where practitioners use their fingers or palms to touch, feel, … Read more
Focusing on sharingknowledge and techniques of TCM meridian health preservation, allowing more people to understand and learn to apply meridian health methods to achieve physical and mental well-being. Here you will findthe most comprehensive quality content and materials, providing more assistance on your health journey. “Bloodletting at the Four Seam Points” has always been used … Read more
The content of moxibustion therapy is rich and varied, which can be broadly divided into four categories: Moxibustion with Moxa Cones, Moxibustion with Moxa Sticks, Warm Needle Moxibustion, and Warm Moxibustion Devices, each of which contains many specific methods, which will be introduced one by one. 1. Moxibustion with Moxa Cones Moxibustion with moxa cones … Read more
Pulse diagnosis is a method of examining the pulse at the wrist (cun kou) to observe changes in the pulse pattern. Clinically, it is essential to master the timing of pulse diagnosis, the patient’s position, the physician’s finger techniques, and the pressure applied. Each pulse examination should last until each side’s pulse beats at least … Read more
Cervical Discomfort: Jian Zhong Yu (Shoulder Middle Point)“Jian Zhong Yu (Shoulder Middle Point)” is located two inches lateral to the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.Experts suggest: When experiencing shoulder pain or cervical spondylosis, regularly pressing this acupoint can promote blood supply to the neck and brain.It can also be pressed for cough, asthma, … Read more
The Six-Word Formula, or Liù Zì Jué, is a method of health cultivation that utilizes the different pronunciations and mouth shapes of the six words: xi, he, hu, xu, chui, xi. By varying the strength of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue, it stimulates the flow of qi and blood through different organs and meridians. … Read more
In addition to eye exercises, what other daoyin (导引) techniques can protect the eyes? (1) Source of Literature This research primarily involved searching the “Complete Catalog of Ancient Chinese Medical Texts” for sections on health preservation, daoyin qigong (导引气功), and other related texts discovered during the study (all published before 1911, including that year). (2) … Read more
TCM Knowledge | What Practical Tools Are in the Six Arts of TCM? The Six Major Technical Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine are recorded in the Suwen: On the Appropriateness of Different Methods, which include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Bloodletting, Herbal Medicine, Tuina, and Daoyin. Among these, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Bloodletting, Herbal Medicine, and Tuina are external methods … Read more