The Thunder Fire Needle Therapy is a method of treating diseases by burning a mixture of crushed medicinal substances such as sandalwood, agarwood, frankincense, and mugwort on a piece of cotton paper and applying it to specific areas.
This method is mentioned in Yang Jizhou's "The Comprehensive Book of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" from the Ming Dynasty, and it is a form of moxibustion mainly used for patients who fear needles.
【Procedure】
Grind 9g each of sandalwood, agarwood, frankincense, patchouli, notopterygium, dried ginger, and pangolin scales into powder. Lay patchouli and mugwort on a 16cm cotton paper, then sprinkle the other powdered substances evenly on top. Roll the paper tightly and light one end with a match to create the Thunder Fire Needle. Select the acupuncture points based on the specific condition, following the same method as acupuncture. Have the patient assume a suitable position, mark the selected points with a pen, place six or seven layers of paper over the points, and then apply the Thunder Fire Needle on the points. Remove the needle when the fire burns through the paper, cut off the ash, and repeat the process 9 times.
【Indications】
Effective for lumbar strain, wind-cold-damp arthralgia, back and leg pain, joint pain, cold abdominal pain, and diarrhea, with the same acupuncture points as acupuncture therapy.
【Precautions】
1. Pay attention to safety during treatment, avoiding the risk of fire and skin burns.
2. Accurate selection of acupuncture points is important for better treatment results.
3. Instruct the patient not to be nervous and to cooperate with the practitioner during the treatment.
