Mirror

As a distinctive external treatment method in the treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), most people are unfamiliar with medicinal rod therapy and rarely understand its unique efficacy. In the Qing Dynasty, the "Medical Index Mirror" referred to it as "Zhen Ting," explaining that "Zhen means vibration, and Ting means wooden rod." This therapy combines effective herbal formulas with specially crafted wooden rods to stimulate acupoints, based on TCM theory and clinical experience. Through the stimulation of herbs and acupoints, it aims to regulate the body's yin and yang, unblock meridians, and invigorate qi and blood circulation. What is Medicinal Rod Acupoint Therapy? In detail, medicinal rod acupoint therapy involves using a specially made wooden rod dipped in prepared TCM liquid, integrating herbs, meridians, and massage into one. Various techniques are performed on appropriate acupoints on the human body. The wooden rods used are "a foot and a half long, round like a coin, or a rolling pin can also be used." Typically made from hard woods such as pear or jujube wood, these rods are shaped and sized differently depending on the area being treated, with smooth surfaces. The herbal formula used is customized according to individual needs…