Dao Yin (导引) originated in ancient times and was already very popular during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, valued by both immortals and physicians of that era. Later, it was inherited by Daoism as one of the cultivation methods, refining the practice to circulate “Zhen Qi” (真气) along specific pathways and sequences. … Read more
The Yi Jin Jing (易筋经) is said to have been transmitted by the monk Bodhidharma from India, who traveled eastward, spreading teachings along the way, eventually arriving at the Shaolin Temple. Bodhidharma possessed profound internal power and meditated facing a wall for nine years, leaving his shadow imprinted on the stone wall. After realizing the … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us The editor says: “The ‘Suwen: Discussion on Different Methods and Formulas’ records the six major technical systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, tui na (massage), and daoyin (guiding and stretching). Among these, acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, and tui na are external methods, … 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
Traditional Chinese Medicine Guided Exercises: Simple Movements for Disease Prevention and Treatment When it comes to guided exercises, many people look puzzled, but when mentioning “Wu Qin Xi” (Five Animal Frolics), “Liu Zi Jue” (Six Healing Sounds), and “Ba Duan Jin” (Eight Pieces of Brocade), everyone nods in recognition; in fact, they all belong to … Read more
The guiding techniques are a form of therapeutic massage that utilizes traditional practices such as Shaolin internal skills, Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Change Classic), Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Frolics), Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), Tai Chi, and Liu Zi Jue (Six Healing Sounds) to guide patients in active training. This technique primarily … Read more
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Bian (stone scraping), acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling) are collectively known as the five major medical techniques of ancient China. Daoyin techniques are primarily used to promote the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood, as well as to prevent and treat diseases. Their characteristic feature is the combination of breathing … Read more
When it comes to Dao Yin, many people look puzzled, but when mentioning “Wu Qin Xi” (Five Animal Frolics), “Liu Zi Jue” (Six Sounds), and “Ba Duan Jin” (Eight Pieces of Brocade), everyone nods in recognition; they are all forms of Dao Yin. Dao Yin is a traditional Chinese health preservation technique that integrates physical … Read more
Jin Jin and Yu Ye are names for the external extraordinary points.Also known as Lian Quan, they are located under the tongue.According to the “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” they are situated on both sides of the tongue, precisely at the lateral edges, with Jin Jin on the left and Yu Ye on the … Read more