Can Acupuncture Also Be Used for Tonifying?
Report: Winter is once again the season for tonifying, and people are rushing to buy supplements. But there are many ways to tonify—not just relying on medicinal tonics. Is acupuncture tonification a new concept? Certainly not. There's an old saying: "One acupuncture session at Zusanli equals the nourishment of a mature hen." Clinical studies show that for esophageal cancer patients, needling Zusanli enhances esophageal motility, widens the lumen, and relieves spasms. For gastric patients, needling Zusanli restores bidirectional regulation of gastrointestinal function. Studies also reveal that needling Zusanli modulates immune function and enhances disease resistance. All this confirms that needling Zusanli regulates bodily functions and possesses "tonifying" effects. Other points also have tonifying properties. TCM believes many sub-health conditions stem from poor liver and kidney function, leading to blood stasis and impaired metabolism. Acupuncture can unblock meridians, adjust the endocrine system, enhance blood circulation, thereby balancing bodily functions, boosting immunity, reducing susceptibility to colds and other diseases—achieving the goal of tonification.