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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Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones But Burning Herbs Can Heal You

By |2022-11-15T14:08:20-05:00August 30th, 2018|Categories: Acupuncturists, FAQ, Moxibustion, One on One|Tags: , , , |

Clients often comment about certain aromas wafting through the halls of Mend. You too may have wondered about a certain burning herbal scent. What you likely have been smelling is the use of an ancient therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture known as moxa or moxibustion, which is the medical application of burning mugwort on or over an acupoint. WHAT IS MUGWORT? Mugwort is the common name for Folium Atemisiae Argyi. That’s a mouthful. The English word mugwort is derived from the Japanese word mugosa. Mugwort is prepared for external heat therapy by drying and aging the leaves [...]

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