DeDe 1. Back Gua Sha therapy including Gua Sha therapy for the thoracic vertebrae region, lumbar vertebrae region, and sacral vertebrae region. (1) Scrape along the midline of the back (the course of Governor Vessel (GV), thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, and sacral vertebrae), from Dazhui (GV14) to above Changqiang (GV1). (2) Scrape both sides of the … Read more
1. Neck Gua Sha Therapy (1) Scrape along the midline of the neck (the Governor Vessel (GV), the part running along the neck) from Yaneixue (an acupoint, not officially named in standard acupoint systems, literal meaning: mute inner point) to Dazhui (GV14). (2) Scrape along both sides of the neck to the shoulders, starting from … Read more
1.Facial Gua Sha Therapy (1) Scrape the forehead area Divided by the anterior-posterior midline, scrape both sides from the inside outward. The forehead includes the skin between the anterior hairline and the eyebrows. The acupoints passed through include EX-HN3 (Yintang), BL2 (Cuanzu), EX-HN4 (Yuyao), GB14 (Sizhukong), etc. (2) Scrape both zygomatic regions (from Chengqi (BL2) … Read more
(1) Scrape the sides of the head, starting from the Taiyang (EX-HN5) points on both sides of the head to the Fengchi (GB20) points, passing through acupoints such as Touwei (ST8), Hanyan (GB4), Xuanlu (GB5), Xuanli (GB6), Shuaigu (GB8), Tianchong (GB9), Fubai (GB10), and Naokong (GB19). (2) Scrape the anterior head starting from Baihui (GV20) … Read more
A. Duration of Gua Sha 1. Perform Gua Sha using purging scraping or even-replenishing and even-reducing techniques, with each area generally scraped for no more than 3 to 5 minutes. 2. For the supplementary scraping technique, each area should be scraped for 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Typically, select 3 to 5 areas for supports … Read more
A. Techniques for holding the scraping board, scraping direction, and scraping angle. 1. Grasping scraping board technique Hold the scraping plate in the palm, with the thick side facing the palm during supports and the thin side facing the palm for health maintenance. 2. Direction of Scraping Scrape from top to bottom on the neck, … Read more
1.Sesamum indicum (Heizhima, black sesame) (1) Functions: Nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, replenishes Jing essence, supports healthy blood circulation and Qi vitality, helps maintain normal aging process. (2) Application: Suitable for premature aging, rough skin, premature graying of hair, sparse hair, and can be used as an adjunctive dietary therapy for individuals with general weakness, … Read more
1. Grasp the neck muscles with both hands for 3 to 5 times. 2. Use the thumb to press and knead Neilaogong (Inner Laogong, PC8) and Wailaogong (Outer Laogong, EX-UE10) acupoint for approximately 1 minute. Manipulate the neck muscles Precautions: (1) This technique is applied for 40 minutes per session. (2) Once every other day. … Read more
1. Use the palms of both hands to perform palm-kneading manipulation along Bladder Meridian (BL) lines 1 and 2 to the area beside the 5th lumbar vertebra for 3 to 5 repetitions. Grasp and lift the muscles on both sides of the back for 3 to 5 repetitions. 3. Use the thumb to press and … Read more
1. Perform palm kneading (Rou) along the Stomach Meridian (ST) on the chest for 3 to 5 repetitions. Then grasp and knead both sides of the pectoralis major muscles for 3 repetitions. 2. Lift and knead the abdominal muscles on both sides of the costal margin with both hands for 2 to 3 times. 3. … Read more