Introduction to Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction to Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Definition of Bloodletting Therapy Bloodletting therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a technique described in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), which uses a san leng zhen (three-edged needle) to puncture specific superficial blood vessels in the body according to different conditions, allowing a controlled amount … Read more