Tuina (推拿) is a form of external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), guided by the foundational theories of TCM and modern medical principles. It involves the application of various techniques and specific physical movements on certain areas or acupuncture points of the body, aimed at unblocking meridians, promoting joint mobility, facilitating the flow of … Read more
Pediatric Tuina involves applying techniques to children, stimulating acupuncture points and meridians, regulating qi, yin and yang, and the essence, spirit, and vitality. This approach activates and mobilizes the child’s body to improve internal conditions through natural means rather than medication, achieving a balance between the organs and harmony with nature. 1. Bu Pi Jing … Read more
Moxibustion treatment and acupoint pairing overview! Moxibustion formulas (with acupoint diagrams), the 30 most important moxibustion acupoints on the body. High-definition meridian circulation diagrams, a complete guide to human acupoints! Proper acupoint pairing; pain relief multiplied by ten! (The most comprehensive collection) Nine moxibustion plans for different body constitutions (very comprehensive) Incredible moxibustion cases from … Read more
Overview of moxibustion treatment and acupuncture points! Moxibustion recipes (with acupuncture point diagrams), the 30 most important moxibustion points on the body. High-definition meridian circulation diagrams, a complete guide to human acupuncture points! Properly pairing acupuncture points; increases pain relief effectiveness by 10 times! (Most comprehensive collection) Moxibustion plans for nine different body constitutions (very … Read more
1 Concept The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as “Jian Ci Fang Xue Li Fa” (Needle Bloodletting Therapy), involves using a three-edged needle, a thick needle, or a small scalpel to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points on the body to release a small amount of blood. This method aims to … Read more
Five Methods of Bloodletting and Needling by Dr. Zhou Deyi Dr. Zhou Deyi is a renowned traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician from Anhui Province, nearing his eighties, with over fifty years of clinical experience, particularly skilled in acupuncture. His unique method of bloodletting through needling is distinctive. The author has deeply learned from Dr. Zhou … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques Fire Needle Therapy Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Fire needle therapy involves heating the needle tip until it is red hot and then using it to cauterize specific acupuncture points or local lesions on the body, thereby achieving the purpose of disease prevention and treatment. In ancient times, it was referred … Read more
Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 1) 6. Needle Manipulation Techniques After the fine needle is inserted into the acupoint, the operational methods used to elicit the sensation of needling in the patient, adjust the intensity of the sensation, and direct the sensation in a specific direction are referred to as “needle … Read more
Filiform needle therapy is the most commonly used acupuncture technique. To prevent accidental needling, attention must be paid to the following aspects: 1. Selecting the Right Needles (1) Specification: This refers to the thickness and length of the needles. Filiform needles come in six lengths: 13mm (0.5 inches), 25mm (1 inch), 40mm (1.5 inches), 50mm … Read more
Steps of Pulse Diagnosis: First distinguish floating from sinking, second differentiate deficiency from excess; Third assess length and shortness, fourth calculate rapidity and slowness; Fifth observe pulse shape, know them all. 1. First distinguish floating from sinking What is “first distinguish floating from sinking”? The explanation is as follows: ① First, differentiate whether the pulse … Read more