A Brief History of Bian Stone

By |2023-07-04T12:21:07-04:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: History of Acupuncture|Tags: , , , , , |

Bian stone is a type of stone that holds historical and cultural significance in ancient China. It is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 10,000 years ago, and was used for various purposes, including medicinal and spiritual practices. Here's a brief history of Bian stone. Origins and Discovery The Bian stone was discovered in the Yangshao culture, an ancient Neolithic culture in China. It was found in the village of Hemudu in Zhejiang province, where extensive archaeological excavations took place in the 1970s. According to folklore, a meteor hit a mountainside and created a special combination [...]

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History of Cannabis in TCM

By |2023-04-17T10:30:31-04:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Cannabis, Herbs, History of Acupuncture|Tags: , , , |

Cannabis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. According to historical records, the Chinese have been using cannabis for medicinal purposes as far back as 2700 BC. The plant was believed to have a wide range of therapeutic properties and was commonly used to treat a variety of conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and malaria. Most mentions of cannabis and its use centered around pain and mental health management. In TCM, the leaves, seeds, and roots of the cannabis plant were used to make different types of medicinal preparations. The leaves were often made into a [...]

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Ancient Ghosts and Ghost Points

By |2023-10-23T16:06:07-04:00October 26th, 2022|Categories: History of Acupuncture|Tags: , , , , , |

One of the earliest forms of literature in ancient China were ghost stories. They are believed to be part of the oral tradition during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE) and continue to be popular in today’s China. However, ghosts were a serious matter to the ancient Chinese. According to traditional Chinese belief, when a person dies their soul travels across a bridge to the afterlife. On this crossing, they are judged as either worthy or unworthy. If considered “good,” they continued on; if deemed “evil,” they plummet from the bridge into hell. Depending on one’s beliefs, if they reach the [...]

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Your First Line of Defense: Wei Qi

By |2022-11-15T14:06:20-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, History of Acupuncture, Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , |

Immune function and strength from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective is historically fascinating as well as relatable, even after 2,500 years of medical advancement. Immunity in TCM is influenced by several factors, one of which is by our defensive Wei Qi (distinguished from other types of qi or energy thought to circulate in our system, such as nutritional qi or ancestral qi). In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is thought of as its own microsystem, or more specifically its own “kingdom.” In the kingdom, every organ has a role and an assigned function. The Heart as the Ruler, [...]

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Lend Me Your Ears

By |2022-11-15T14:06:20-05:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, History of Acupuncture, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Ever wonder why your acupuncturist adds a few needles to your ears during acupuncture? This is because the ear holds dozens of acu-points that can treat every part of the body. In fact, the practice of ear acupuncture, is considered a standalone therapy because the ear is a microsystem, ie. a self-contained system within the whole system. You can actually receive an excellent treatment for the whole body only by treating the ear! Though a powerful therapy in and of itself, auricular acupuncture (referring to the ear) is often folded into a whole body acupuncture session to enhance the [...]

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