Ancient Chinese Acupuncture

Ancient Chinese acupuncture is a medical art. While it originated in China, it is considered to be the new alternative medicine. Actually, Acupuncture as well as Moxibustion have been practiced for over 5,000 years. Acupuncture is a form of healing in which, very fine needles are inserted into the body's surface. This affects the physiological functioning of the body.

Acupuncture is often used in conjunction with heat that...

History of Chinese Acupuncture:

The tradition of Acupuncture was recorded in Huang Di Nei Jing, a 4,700 year old classic of Internal Medicine. This is believed to be the oldest and most ancient medical textbook in the world.
A lot of healing practices in ancient China were based on the fact that there is an energy force running through our body. This force is known as Qi, which is pronounced as Chee. All out physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life are in Qi. This Qi is influenced by the Yin and Yang, which are the universal forces.

More about Acupuncture:

There are about nine kinds of Chinese Acupuncture needles; however, only six kinds of needles are used today. Each of these needles has a different shape of head, width of shaft and a different length. These days, most of these needles are disposable. There are various, precise methods though. Trained acupuncturists know the right way to puncture a person’s skin to heal them. The health problem that a person is suffering from will decide the kind of treatment that he will need. The sensation when a needle is inserted is known as deqi and pronounced as dah-chee. It isn’t pain, but just a sensation.

Some of the different methods that are used by an Acupuncturist are Trembling, a vibration technique; Plucking; Raising or Thrusting and Rotation; Twirling or Rotation; Scraping; and, Raising and Thrusting. It is supposed to be good if a patient feels some sensation.

Electro-acupuncture:

There are a few other treatments that fall into the same category as Acupuncture treatment. In this procedure, the therapist uses small electrical impulses that are imparted through the acupuncture needles. Electro-acupuncture is quite often used for analgesia, which is pain relief or prevention.

There is also something called auriculotherapy or Ear Acupuncture. This is a method that believes that the ear has a rich nerve supply and also a rich blood supply. Thus, it will have a connection with other parts of the body.

Ancient Chinese Acupuncture

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