Gecko is a commonly used herb for tonifying yang; it is the dried body of the gecko (Gekko gecko Linnaeus) from the Gekkonidae family. It has the effects of tonifying the lungs and kidneys, regulating qi and alleviating wheezing, and enhancing yang and essence. It is primarily used to treat lung and kidney deficiency, wheezing and shortness of breath due to deficiency, chronic cough with hemoptysis, impotence, and nocturnal emission.
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.
Eriacorneri, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of *Eriacorneri Rchb.f.*, a species of the genus *Eriacornis* in the Orchidaceae family.The plant Eriacorneri Rchb.f. is distributed in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Guizhou. It has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing heat, promoting fluid production, and quenching thirst. It is primarily used to treat heat-related illnesses causing fluid depletion, restlessness and thirst, night sweats, pulmonary tuberculosis, scrofula, and swollen, toxic sores.
Qingpi is a commonly used herb for regulating qi. It consists of the dried peel of young or unripe fruits of Citrus reticulata Blanco (a species of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family) and its cultivated varieties. It has the effects of soothing the liver, dispelling stagnant qi, resolving food stagnation, and alleviating digestive stagnation. It is commonly used to treat distending pain in the chest and flanks, hernia pain, mastalgia, mastitis, food stagnation with qi stagnation, and epigastric and abdominal distension and pain.
Tuina massage is an ancient Chinese TCM therapy using push-and-grasp techniques to balance qi, relieve pain, and boost natural wellness.
The formation of a downturned mouth corner is due to the effect of gravity, as well as the atrophy of subcutaneous tissue and bones, which leads to skin laxity and the appearance of a downturned mouth corner. The specific operations are as follows: Finger-pulling and flicking technique Palm Stretching and Stroking Technique (1) Press the … Read more
The appearance of wrinkles is primarily caused by aging, but there are also other contributing factors, such as: 1. Nutritional Deficiency: Dieting for the purpose of weight loss leads to inadequate nutrition, resulting in rough and lax facial skin. 2. Poor emotional state: Due to various reasons, one may experience low mood and become sentimental, … Read more
Beauty Massage Techniques (1) Use the pads of the middle and ring fingers of both hands to perform spiral-shaped massage movements from the center of the forehead outward to both sides. When reaching the temples, pause briefly and apply gentle pressure for half a minute. Then, move the fingers back to the center of the … Read more
Scalp massage is a therapeutic method that involves applying manual manipulation techniques to the scalp to help maintain a balanced internal environment, promote blood circulation, and support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians. This technique can help with occasional discomfort and promote general well-being. Due to busy work schedules and the accelerating pace of modern … Read more
This massage method helps maintain a balanced internal environment of the facial skin, supports comfortable movement of tendons and meridians, and promotes general well-being of the facial appearance. Generally speaking, forehead wrinkles are the first to appear on the face, but wrinkles can be classified as either true or false. Before false wrinkles develop into … Read more
Facial feature beautification refers to the application of beauty massage techniques to the five facial features: face, eyes, nose, ears, lips, and teeth. This practice aims to regulate the Qi and blood, as well as the yin and yang, of the body’s internal organs, thereby promoting bright and lively eyes, a clear and radiant complexion … Read more
Compression-kneading manipulation，Yasuo Nafa, a Tuina technique involving compression followed by kneading. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers to apply force relatively, grasp the supports area, and continuously squeeze with firm pressure. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses one or both hands, with the thumb and the palmar sides … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers to apply opposing force, grasp the supports area, and maintain continuous pressure or slightly lift it, allowing the grasped muscle to slide out from between the hands. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumb(s) of one or both hands, with the … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumb in opposition to the other four fingers to apply force, grasping the muscles and tendons at the supports site, and repeatedly perform left-right rotational swaying movements. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumb(s) of one or both hands in opposition to the remaining fingers, applying coordinated force to grasp the … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands and the palmar sides of the remaining four fingers for the grasping manipulation on the waist, apply force to grasp the supports area on the abdomen, and release while grasping. [Operational Procedures] The practitioner uses the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, … Read more
