[quote:3e26ccd6b8="tutor"]...the surrounding method is often used to treat some disorders with skin lesions, e.g. the carbuncles or furuncles.[/quote:3e26ccd6b8]
There is an article in English published by an Israeli TCM doctor Shmuel Halevi ([b:3e26ccd6b8]The Treatment of Gangrenous Diabetic Abscess by the "Ring of the Dragon" Acupuncture Technique[/b:3e26ccd6b8]. [i:3e26ccd6b8]Journal of Chinese Medicine[/i:3e26ccd6b8] Issue No. 74, 2004).
[quote:3e26ccd6b8]The author has treated a number of patients with gangrenous diabetic abscess who have faced imminent amputation, and has helped prevent this calamitous outcome. Here he presents one such case, with a detailed case analysis and description of treatment (with successful outcome). The article includes colour photographs charting the patient's progress.[/quote:3e26ccd6b8]
A few quotes from the article:
[quote:3e26ccd6b8]"However, the main acupuncture technique at this stage of the treatment, was the "Ring the Dragon" technique. With this method, the wound is surrounded by several needles, usually between 3-6 one inch needles. The needles are placed on the healthy margins of the wound, a few millimeters away, at a slanted angle with the needle tip directed underneath the margin of the wound, some 1-2 cm in the direction of the centre of the ulceration. It is then left in-situ without further manipulation. At the end of the session, some 30 minutes later, the "Ring the Dragon" needles are pulled out."[/quote:3e26ccd6b8]
[quote:3e26ccd6b8]"The "Ring the Dragon" method is vital in the treatment of ulcerations, boils, abscesses, scars and practically all kinds of localised skin disorders. The technique stimulates the margins of the disorder and enhances blood circulation there, thereby accelerating the recovery of infected skin tissue. I have found this technique tremendously helpful in a wide variety of skin disorders, and in fact, it should not be overlooked in the treatment of a localised skin disease of any kind."[/quote:3e26ccd6b8]
The complete article in the PDF format can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.jcm.co.uk/media/sample_articles/diabeticabscess.pdf . |