Reconsidering the Role of Moxibustion Therapy: Beyond Tonifying and Purging

Moxibustion therapy can both tonify deficiency and purge excess; it can warm cold and disperse heat; it can reinforce yang and nourish yin. However, since the concept of "fire reversal" and "fire robb

Basic Methods and Techniques of Moxibustion for Tonification and Purging

【Basic Methods】There are many methods of moxibustion, but the ones used for tonifying the body are relatively simple. Here are several commonly used basic methods for moxibustion:1. Direct moxibusti

The Bidirectional Effects of Acupuncture: Tonifying and Purging for Balance

Acupuncture treatment uses sterilized stainless steel needles without any medication or laxatives. So how does it produce tonifying and purging effects?Acupuncture treatment primarily involves stimul

Scraping Therapy: Techniques and Methods for Tonifying and Purging

When performing scraping, hold the scraping board and dip it in lubricant. Apply even pressure in a specific direction on the scraped area of the patient's body. Generally, use wrist strength and adju