Pain-Relieving Thunder-Fire Needle，From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.，When cold and dampness flow into the meridians and joints, they cause pain and numbness. The pain may be localized or wander unpredictably. It may also result from deficiency of qi and blood, leading to cold and an inability to circulate; when compounded by external invasion of wind and cold, the tendons and vessels become congested and blocked, causing pain due to obstruction. Alternatively, it may arise from excessive consumption of raw, cold, or hard-to-digest foods, leading to distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, accompanied by distressing pain.Alternatively, excessive sexual activity may deplete kidney qi, allowing cold pathogens to invade the Kidney Shu point, causing pain along the Governor Vessel. Regardless of whether the condition is due to deficiency or excess, it can be treated with the same method.
Pain-Relieving Thunder-Fire Needle
Formulas Name : Pain-Relieving Thunder-Fire Needle
Chinese Name : 止痛雷火针
Drug Formulation
1 liang of ground Qi mugwort, 2 qian of realgar, 1 qian of myrrh, 1 qian of cloves, 1 qian of white angelica root, 3 fen of musk, and 1 qian of frankincense.
Source
From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, spread it evenly on thin rice paper, roll it tightly into a tube about 1 qian in diameter, and seal the outside securely with cotton paper. Divide each batch into 5 strips, dry them in the sun, and store them.
Benefits
When cold and dampness flow into the meridians and joints, they cause pain and numbness. The pain may be localized or wander unpredictably. It may also result from deficiency of qi and blood, leading to cold and an inability to circulate; when compounded by external invasion of wind and cold, the tendons and vessels become congested and blocked, causing pain due to obstruction. Alternatively, it may arise from excessive consumption of raw, cold, or hard-to-digest foods, leading to distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, accompanied by distressing pain.Alternatively, excessive sexual activity may deplete kidney qi, allowing cold pathogens to invade the Kidney Shu point, causing pain along the Governor Vessel. Regardless of whether the condition is due to deficiency or excess, it can be treated with the same method.
Instructions for Use
To use, heat a needle until red-hot over a lamp flame, then insert it into the painful area through 5–7 layers of blue cloth.
Pain-Relieving Thunder-Fire Needle,When cold and dampness flow into the meridians and joints, they cause pain and numbness. The pain may be localized or wander unpredictably. It may also result from deficiency of qi and blood, leading to cold and an inability to circulate; when compounded by external invasion of wind and cold, the tendons and vessels become congested and blocked, causing pain due to obstruction. Alternatively, it may arise from excessive consumption of raw, cold, or hard-to-digest foods, leading to distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, accompanied by distressing pain.Alternatively, excessive sexual activity may deplete kidney qi, allowing cold pathogens to invade the Kidney Shu point, causing pain along the Governor Vessel. Regardless of whether the condition is due to deficiency or excess, it can be treated with the same method.