The Eight Principles of Differentiation Based on the Six Diseases of Cold Damage

The Eight Principles of Differentiation Based on the Six Diseases of Cold Damage

Introduction: Today we will learn about Cheng Guopeng’s “Eight Methods”. Throughout the history of Chinese medicine, various texts have recorded treatment methods, typically listing five or six methods. However, Cheng’s “Medical Insights” expands this to eight methods, significantly influencing the development of TCM treatment principles for future generations. The opening of “Medical Insights: Eight Methods … Read more

Eight Methods of Acupuncture Treatment

Eight Methods of Acupuncture Treatment

The methods of acupuncture treatment are a comprehensive embodiment of principles, techniques, points, formulas, and skills. In summary, there are eight methods: sweating, vomiting, purging, lifting, warming, clearing, resolving, and tonifying. 1. Sweating Method The sweating method aims to achieve the purpose of relieving the exterior by inducing sweating. It is mainly used for external … Read more