Did you know? In the Stone Age, there was a habit of grinding stones to sharp points for massage therapy, which can promote circulation, unblock meridians, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and improving health. As time changes, the tools used have developed into the acupuncture therapy we have today. Interested friends, let's explore the world of acupuncture together.
In ancient times, because of the backward medical conditions, it was difficult for many people to receive treatment. Ordinary people would usually rely on pulse diagnosis and take herbal medicine to treat diseases. Acupuncture, on the other hand, was considered a luxury, and it was said that only wealthy families could afford to hire doctors for acupuncture treatment.
Today, acupuncture has gradually developed into using herbal medicine for fumigation. The medicinal properties of the herbs combined with the warm stimulation can adjust the body's physiological functions, achieve the function of treating diseases, and promote overall health. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the therapeutic effects of acupuncture, precautions, common abnormalities, and their management.
The therapeutic effects of acupuncture
Clearing meridians
The function of clearing meridians is to make the blocked meridians unobstructed and exert their normal physiological functions. It is the basic and direct therapeutic effect of acupuncture.
The meridians "belong internally to the organs and externally connect to the limbs and joints." The main physiological function of meridians is the circulation of qi and blood. When the meridians are blocked, the circulation of qi and blood is hindered, resulting in symptoms such as pain, numbness, swelling, and bruises.
Acupuncture selects corresponding acupoints, needle insertion techniques, and three-edged needle bleeding to clear the meridians and restore normal circulation of qi and blood.
Harmonizing Yin and Yang
The function of acupuncture in harmonizing Yin and Yang is to transform the body from an imbalanced state to a balanced state. This is actually the ultimate goal of acupuncture treatment. The mechanisms of disease occurrence may vary, but they can generally be attributed to an imbalance of Yin and Yang.
Supporting the body's natural healing process
The "supporting the body's natural healing process" refers to assisting the body in generating positive energy to eliminate negative energy. The occurrence and development of diseases are essentially a process of the struggle between positive and negative energies. Acupuncture treatment can play a role in supporting the body's natural healing process.
From a literal perspective, moxibustion is a treatment method related to fire. This can be traced back to the era of fire-making with wood drills. It may have started when housewives noticed that heating the painful area by the fire during cooking improved the condition. It gradually developed into using herbal medicine for fumigation. The special aroma of the herbs, combined with the warm stimulation, can adjust the physiological functions of the body part, promote overall health, and achieve the function of treating diseases.
The significance of acupuncture is that it is a traditional treatment method, belonging to a form of physical therapy, and it is a rapid, real-time, and convenient medical technique that can achieve results. The study of needle insertion or moxibustion techniques is called acupuncture and moxibustion. In clinical practice, both needle insertion and moxibustion are usually used together, so it is commonly referred to as acupuncture.
What should be noted in traditional acupuncture therapy?
Acupuncture is the collective term for needle insertion and moxibustion, which is one of the traditional treatment methods of Chinese medicine. It has the advantages of significant efficacy, simplicity, economy, and practicality, with almost no toxicity and side effects. However, although acupuncture is simple and easy to perform, the following matters should be taken into consideration.
