The Versatility of Acupuncture: Treating a Wide Range of Diseases and Conditions
The Versatility of Acupuncture: Treating a Wide Range of Diseases and Conditions

Acupuncture can treat more than 300 diseases and has good efficacy in more than 100 diseases. The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture for 43 diseases. However, in general, patients in Chi

December 13, 2023
Advancements in Medical Tools: The Bronze Acupuncture Needle
Advancements in Medical Tools: The Bronze Acupuncture Needle

Bronze Acupuncture Needle (Warring States Period)Place of Discovery: Shulinzhao Commune, Dalat Qi, Inner MongoliaDate of Discovery: 1978Material: BronzeSize: 4.6 cm in length, 0.15 cm in blade wi

December 13, 2023
Sulfur Ginger Moxibustion: A Traditional Therapy for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sulfur Ginger Moxibustion: A Traditional Therapy for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders

Sulfur ginger moxibustion therapy is a method of treating diseases by placing processed sulfur on thin slices of ginger and then applying them to acupuncture points, and igniting them together.[Opera

December 13, 2023
Ancient Bone Tools: Needles, Awls, Chisels, and Hairpins
Ancient Bone Tools: Needles, Awls, Chisels, and Hairpins

Bone needles, bone awls, bone chisels, bone hairpinsDescription: Neolithic Age. Made of bone, these tools were used for production, daily life, and medical purposes. Currently held in the Museum of

December 12, 2023
Enhancing Therapeutic Results: Indirect Moxibustion Methods with Barrier Substances
Enhancing Therapeutic Results: Indirect Moxibustion Methods with Barrier Substances

Indirect moxibustion, also known as barrier moxibustion or interval moxibustion, is a method of moxibustion that uses other substances to separate the moxa cone and the acupuncture point. This techniq

December 12, 2023
Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide to Direct and Indirect Techniques
Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide to Direct and Indirect Techniques

Moxibustion can be divided into direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion. 1. Preparation of Moxa (1) Handmade method: For small moxa, twist the mugwort into a suitable size and shape it into a r

December 12, 2023
The Revival of Tao Needle Therapy: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Medicine
The Revival of Tao Needle Therapy: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Medicine

Tao needle therapy is a method of treating diseases by shallowly puncturing specific areas of the body with pottery or porcelain needles. Tao needles are derived from ancient stone needles. Li Shizhen

December 12, 2023
Moxibustion Therapy with Medication: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Applications
Moxibustion Therapy with Medication: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Applications

Moxibustion therapy with medication is a method of applying moxibustion by applying medication to acupuncture points or affected areas, so it is also called medication moxibustion. Most of the medicat

December 12, 2023
Uncovering the Ancient Knitting Needle: A Window into Medical Practices of the Summer Quan Tomb
Uncovering the Ancient Knitting Needle: A Window into Medical Practices of the Summer Quan Tomb

Excavation Site: Unearthed from the Summer Quan Tomb in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu ProvinceMaterial: WoodSize: 5.7cm longCollection Institution: Jiangyin MuseumIntroduction: The wood is tough with a

December 11, 2023
Quick Superficial Needling: Point Stimulation Therapy for Acute Diseases
Quick Superficial Needling: Point Stimulation Therapy for Acute Diseases

Using a sharp needle to gently stimulate the surface of the skin, or around the joints, on either side of the spine, is called point stimulation therapy. Because this method is quick and precise, it c

December 11, 2023
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