Bloodletting therapy in traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history in our country and its academic field is also very strong. The Traditional Chinese Medicine bloodletting therapy that we are going to talk about today is also one of the treatment methods. Many people may not have heard of this method of treating diseases, but it does exist. For example, if too much blood stasis accumulates in the body, blood cells will not be able to circulate smoothly, which will cause harm to the body.

For some rheumatic diseases, some can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine bloodletting therapy. The purpose of bloodletting in Traditional Chinese Medicine is to help treat diseases by releasing toxins. If you are interested in this treatment method, you can learn more about it.

1. The Origin of Bloodletting Bloodletting therapy, also known as bloodletting therapy or collateral pricking in ancient times. It has a long history. Its treatment method is guided by the theory of meridians. It uses three-edged needles, small needle knives and other instruments to puncture some superficial blood vessels in the body and release a small amount of blood to treat diseases. Practice has proved that bloodletting therapy has many effects such as clearing heat, relieving pain, calming the nerves, opening the orifices, removing blood stasis, and reducing swelling, and can be used to treat nearly a hundred diseases.

In modern times, the scientific nature of bloodletting therapy has been recognized by more and more people. Bloodletting therapy has also been used to treat many critical and severe diseases, such as: treating pediatric convulsions by taking Ren Zhong, Yin Tang, bilateral Hegu, Laogong, Yongquan, Taichong, and unilateral Shixuan. The Ren Zhong and Yin Tang points in the front were treated with drainage method, and the points in the back were pricked for bleeding. After 5 minutes, the sweating and convulsions on the child's forehead stopped.

2. Bloodletting Operation

The needles used in bloodletting therapy are three-edged needles or small eyebrow knives. The triangular-edged needle is made of stainless steel and has three edges on the needle tip. It is very sharp and suitable for bloodletting on limbs and torso with thick skin and flesh. A slender triangular-edged needle should be used for bloodletting on the head, face, hands and feet.

The three-edged needle was called "sharp needle" in ancient times. Bloodletting by pricking the meridians can open up the orifices, release heat, promote blood circulation, dispel wind and stop convulsions. It also has excellent therapeutic effects on many difficult and complicated diseases. Acupuncture with triangular needle is not only effective for small animals.

The above is an introduction to the knowledge about Chinese medicine bloodletting therapy. I believe many people will have a better understanding of this information after reading it. In life, if we can learn more about treatment methods, we can better protect our health. If you feel any physical discomfort, go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.