Gangbianju, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant with roots of Aster panduratus Neese ex Walper (family Asteraceae). It is distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, and other regions. It has the effects of warming the lungs and relieving cough, as well as dispelling cold and alleviating pain; it is used to treat cough and wheezing caused by lung cold, and cold pain in the epigastric region.
Cold Fern, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of Polystichum moupinense (Franch.) Bedd., a species of the family Polystichaceae. It is distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other regions. It has the effects of harmonizing the stomach and detoxifying. It is commonly used to treat stomach disorders and food poisoning.
Dafupi is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine derived from the dried fruit peel of Areca catechu L., a plant in the Arecaceae family. This herb has the effects of regulating qi and relieving epigastric distension, as well as promoting diuresis and reducing edema. It is primarily used to treat dampness obstruction and qi stagnation, epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, constipation, edema and bloating, beriberi-related swelling, and difficulty urinating.
Phyllanthus urinaria, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant, including the roots, of Phyllanthus urinaria L., a plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, improving vision, and eliminating food stagnation. It is primarily used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, edema, heat-induced urinary disorders, calculous urinary disorders, red eyes, night blindness, malnutrition-related accumulation, abscesses and swellings, and venomous snake bites.
Tuina massage is an ancient Chinese TCM therapy using push-and-grasp techniques to balance qi, relieve pain, and boost natural wellness.
Any injury, swelling, and pain in the joints, meridians, tendons, and muscles of the human body caused by external violent impact, forceful twisting, pulling, compression, accidental falls and contusions, or due to physical weakness, overexertion, continuous activity, long-term fatigue, or exposure to cold leading to meridian obstruction, without fractures, dislocations, or skin damage, is referred … Read more
The reason why massage can supports wellness is mainly achieved through massage techniques to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, dredge meridians, realign dislocated bones and joints, and regulate the functions of qi, blood, body fluids, and internal organs in the human body. Massage can dredge meridians, remove blood stasis and disperse masses, reduce … Read more
To help massage enthusiasts from all walks of life and friends quickly find a shortcut to learning and master the skill of “massage” at an early date, I would like to share my learning experiences and methods as follows. The learning experience consists of diligence, tranquility, solid foundation, comprehension, and perseverance: Diligence refers to being … Read more
The clinical application of massage in the supports of tendon injuries and bone and joint wellness is mainly manifested in two aspects: “tendon regulation” and “reduction”. 1.Tendon-regulating The application of tendon-regulating manipulation techniques yields favorable therapeutic effects in supports various tendon injuries, such as acute soft tissue injuries, chronic strain, and meridian obstruction caused by … Read more
Massage therapy has a history spanning over 2000 years to date. The earliest existing medical work in China, Huangdi Neijing, records that massage can support flaccidity syndrome, bi syndrome, oral and ocular deviation, stomachache, etc. There are numerous health issues in human life, but they can generally be classified into soft tissue lesions; bone and … 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
After applying massage cream to the legs, spread it evenly. Rub the outer sides of the legs with both hands facing each other (using a rolling (Gun) technique) Perform circular rubbing with the thenar eminences facing each other towards the inguinal region. Leg-tapping technique Thigh-patting technique 1. Gently stroke both palms upward from the knees … Read more
1. Press the three points on the iliac crest (one cun below each of the left and right points) with the thumb for 10 seconds. 2. Press the three points around JULIAO (GB29) (one cun anterior and posterior to the acupoint) with the thumb for 10 seconds. 3. Press the five points at the center … Read more
