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What is Chinese Medicine? |
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a Chinese healing therapy whereby needles are used to rebalance the flow of energy within the body. The needles used in acupuncture treatment are very fine. They bring about a sensation which may be a tingling, numbness, or dull feeling and may travel to other parts of the body. |
Tui Na Tui Na is a therapeutic Chinese massage. It can be used on its own or in addition to acupuncture and uses pressure, manipulation and other techniques to promote the flow of energy and blood. |
Moxibustion Dried herbs are burned and held near the body. The warmth of the burning herbs moves the energy in areas of the body that are cold and painful. |
Cupping This technique draws Qi and blood to the surface of the skin using a vacuum created inside a glass or bamboo cup, to relieve pain caused by spasm and stagnation. |
Patent Herbal Medicine Patent herbal medicine is in prepared form, such as pills, oils and medicated plasters, rather than loose or raw herbs. Herbal medicine has been studied and used in China for 4000 years. Modern herbal formulae contain herbs with different properties, targeting different aspects of your disharmony. |
Ear Seeds Small seeds are attached to specific points on the ear acting as a form of mild acupressure. Pressing the seeds acts on the nervous system and can help in the treatment of addictions. |
Electro acupuncture Although acupuncture dates back more than 3000 years, electro acupuncture is much more recent. In this technique, after the needles have been inserted, an electric current is passed through the needles to enhance their effectiveness. Depending on the type of wave used, the effect can be either sedating or stimulating. It is often used for painful conditions. |
Acupuncture needle compared to sewing needle |