01 During moxibustion, or throughout the entire treatment course, it is most taboo to drink cold water, or eat cold food, as this is akin to extinguishing the fire of moxibustion, which is detrimental to the treatment of diseases. 02 It is best to drink a cup of warm water, above body temperature, before moxibustion. … Read more
The best platform for health maintenance, professional techniques, and learning exchange! Follow “Acupuncture Points and Meridians” to understand yourself comprehensively. Among these twelve acupuncture points, eight are located from the knee to the foot, and four are from the elbow to the hand. The San Li (St36) point Its main function is to treat “cold … Read more
The so-called phlegm-damp constitution refers to a state of the body where water and dampness accumulate internally, forming phlegm. This phlegm can travel through the patient’s meridians and accumulate in certain organs, leading to various nodules and polyps as it increases.Most individuals with this constitution tend to be overweight, with a higher amount of body … Read more
Constitution——Qi Deficiency Constitution Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi Deficiency Constitution in TCM Definition of Qi Deficiency Constitution The state of constitution characterized by insufficient Qi in the body, with weak breath and low organ function, is referred to as “Qi Deficiency Constitution”. Manifestations of Qi Deficiency Constitution Individuals may appear thin or slightly overweight, have a … Read more
The warming conduction of moxibustion therapy can exert a powerful effect on promoting blood circulation and warming the body, adjusting the qi and blood meridians throughout the body. It is particularly effective in preventing and regulating the common winter ailment of cold hands and feet. Additionally, performing moxibustion at this time can help avoid the … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and must not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery is slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. Methods First, massage the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; when the spleen and stomach are … Read more
Citation Format: Zheng Xiancheng, Hui Zhiyuan, Jia Jingnan, Wang Jun. Treatment of 29 Cases of Postherpetic Neuralgia with Filiform Acupuncture Combined with Seven Star Needling [J]. Chinese Acupuncture, 2022, 42(7): 765-766. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common type of neuropathic pain and the most frequent complication of herpes zoster (HZ), with an incidence rate … Read more
Health Maintenance The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) highly praises the role of the body’s meridians and acupoints, believing they can “determine life and death, and treat all diseases.” The meridians connect the internal organs (the five zang and six fu) to the limbs, bones, and sensory organs, linking all parts of the body; … Read more
1. Bai Hui (Hundred Meetings) — Calms the Liver and Settles the Spirit Located at the top of the head, at the center, this point can be easily located by drawing a line between the tips of the ears and finding the midpoint. 2. Da Zhui (Great Vertebra) — Treats Wind Stroke, Mania, and Five … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen. Among these twelve acupuncture points, eight are located from the knee to the foot, and four are from the elbow to the hand. San Li Xue (Stomach Three Li Point) This point primarily treats “cold in the stomach” and can also be used for … Read more