Common Sites, Techniques, and Diagnosis of Bloodletting in TCM

Common Sites, Techniques, and Diagnosis of Bloodletting in TCM

Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting, commonly referred to as “bloodletting therapy” or “pricking blood,” involves using a sharp instrument (generally a three-edged needle) to puncture a blood vessel at a specific site on the patient’s body, allowing a small amount of blood to flow out for therapeutic purposes. Bloodletting is one of the oldest medical practices in … Read more

Mángzhēn Therapy: A Unique Acupuncture Technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Mángzhēn Therapy: A Unique Acupuncture Technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Mángzhēn Therapy Mángzhēn (芒针) is a specially designed long needle made from fine and elastic stainless steel wire, named for its slender shape resembling wheat awns. The Mángzhēn technique evolved from the ancient “long needle” among the nine needles. The commonly used length of Mángzhēn is about one inch, with some exceeding one foot. The … Read more