Chrysanthemum, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the dried capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat., a plant of the genus Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family. It has the effects of dispelling wind and clearing heat, calming the liver and improving vision, and clearing heat and detoxifying. It is primarily used to treat wind-heat colds, headaches and dizziness, red, swollen, and painful eyes, blurred vision, and abscesses and swellings caused by toxins.
Centipede, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the dried body of the giant centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L. Koch) from the genus Scolopendra in the family Scolopendridae. It has the effects of calming wind and relieving spasms, unblocking meridians and alleviating pain, and eliminating toxins and dispersing nodules.It is primarily used to treat internal liver wind, spasms and convulsions, infantile convulsions, facial paralysis due to stroke, hemiplegia, tetanus, intractable rheumatic arthralgia, headaches (both unilateral and bilateral), skin ulcers, scrofula, and snake and insect bites.
Watermelon is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the pulp of the fruit of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et Nakai [C. vulgaris Schrad. ex Eckl. et Zeyh.], a plant in the genus Citrullus of the Cucurbitaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat, promoting urination, relieving summer heat, and promoting fluid production.It is primarily used to treat summer heat-induced restlessness and thirst, severe heat with fluid depletion, and difficulty urinating; as well as sore throat and mouth ulcers.
Goat Brain: A name for a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It refers to the brain matter of the mountain goat (Capra hircus Linnaeus) or the sheep (Ovis aries Linnaeus) of the Bovidae family. It has the effects of tonifying deficiency, strengthening the brain, and moisturizing the skin. It is primarily used to treat physical weakness with dizziness, cracked skin, and injuries to tendons or fractures.
Tuina massage is an ancient Chinese TCM therapy using push-and-grasp techniques to balance qi, relieve pain, and boost natural wellness.
Lower Limb Grasping Manipulation：a Tuina technique involving grasping and kneading the soft tissues of the lower limbs to support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians and promote general well-being. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated pressure to grasp the supports area on the lower … Read more
Shoulder-grasping manipulation -a Tuina technique involving grasping both shoulders. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated pressure to grasp the supports areas on both shoulders simultaneously, while lifting, releasing, and gradually shifting the position. [Operational Procedures] The practitioner uses both hands to grasp the therapeutic … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated force to grasp the supports area or acupoints on the shoulder region while continuously releasing and shifting the position. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, gripping the … Read more
Upper Limb Grasping Manipulation – a Tuina technique involving grasping and kneading the soft tissues of the upper limbs to support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians and promote general well-being. Manipulation essentials: Use the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers of one hand to apply opposing … Read more
Manipulation Essentials：Use the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers of one hand to apply force in a pinching manner, holding onto the supports area or acupoint on the shoulder. Operational Procedures：The practitioner uses the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four … Read more
Technique Essentials： Use the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the remaining four fingers to apply force relatively, grasp the supports areas on both sides of the neck, and move downward while lifting and releasing. Operational Steps： The practitioner uses the palmar side of the thumb of one hand and the … Read more
Na Fa (Grasping Manipulation) refers to a technique where the practitioner uses one or both hands, applying force with the palmar surface of the thumb opposing the palmar surfaces of the remaining four fingers, to grasp and secure the patient’s limb, muscle, or tendon firmly, resembling the act of holding an object. This is termed … Read more
11. Flicking (Tan Fa) 1. Definition The technique of using fingers to tap and flick on supports areas or acupoints. 2. Types finger flicking (Zhi Tan Fa) The method in which the practitioner applies force with the fingertip to snap (pluck) the patient’s muscles and sinews. finger-flicking technique (Tanzhifa) Lifting and Snapping technique (Titanfa) A … Read more
5. Stroking (Mo) 1. Definition Apply the palm surface or the aligned finger surfaces of the index, middle, and ring fingers to adhere to the acupoint or body area, and perform active, circular, rhythmic stroking movements with the wrist joint. 2. Types Four-Finger Stroking (Sizhi Mo) A method of circular stroking (Mo) performed with the … Read more
One-Finger Meditation Pushing (Yizhichan) 1. Definition Apply the tip, the palmar surface of the thumb pad, or the radial side of the thumb (i.e., the thenar edge) onto the meridian, acupoint, or region. Keep the shoulder, elbow, and upper limb muscles relaxed. Through continuous wrist swinging combined with flexion and extension of the thumb joint, … Read more
