Millennia of Chinese Medical Wisdom

Bloodletting therapy (piercing collateral method) was first documented in The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon.

It is a classic external treatment in Chinese medicine for unblocking meridians and activating blood circulation.

Ancient Chinese wisdom: Pain indicates blockage; free flow eliminates pain.

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Many Grade-A tertiary hospitals and Chinese medicine hospitals across China continue to offer this treatment, now assisted by modern equipment.

Master Tang Licheng

Renowned bloodletting therapist in Hong Kong. Beginning in the 1970s, he treated 50–60 patients daily for 40 years.

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The late Master Tang devoted his entire career to bloodletting therapy. His clinic was consistently full, with patients waiting for hours in an endless stream.

He treated countless patients over decades with zero incidents. He was interviewed by multiple major media outlets, and many wealthy individuals and professionals returned for long-term treatment. Mainstream media repeatedly verified and broadcast his work.

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Many complex conditions that Western medicine deemed difficult or incurable – including chronic pain, cardiovascular issues, and internal diseases – showed significant improvement after treatment at Master Tang’s clinic.

Decades of witness testimony from long-term patients – headaches, blurred vision, uterine fibroids, and other conditions Western medicine could not cure showed substantial improvement.

One witness, who personally suffered from stubborn pain including headaches, blurred vision, and uterine fibroids, experienced major improvement after Master Tang’s treatment. She later brought friends to see him and even paid for financially struggling patients out of her own pocket. Touched by her kindness, Master Tang allowed her to observe treatments and patiently explained his methods – greatly benefiting her.

Real Case: Long-term Conditions Improved

Patient M (age 66) received bloodletting therapy from Master Tang 18 years ago. His blood pressure improved markedly, and after some time he no longer required any antihypertensive or other medications.

Later, M contracted COVID-19. More than one year after recovery, his blood pressure rose sharply. He repeatedly consulted several well-known Western doctors and different hospitals, underwent numerous tests, but was only told that medication was the only way to control it. Within six months, his medication increased from one pill to two, yet his blood pressure continued to rise. Diabetes and other health issues soon followed.

Western doctors simply said, “This is normal at your age,” advised more exercise and water, and told him to accept reality. Watching his peers follow the same path, M did not give up and actively sought solutions.

Comprehensive TCM and Stem Cell Therapy

Ultimately, through an integrative approach over approximately one year – including Chinese medicine, immune cell therapy, stem cell therapy, meridian bloodletting, gut health regulation, and hydrogen‑oxygen machines, along with other treatments outside conventional Western medicine – M recovered.

His blood pressure, blood glucose, and all other markers have returned to normal. He takes no medication, including antihypertensives. He sleeps deeply for eight hours every night, and his physical fitness and appearance are comparable to someone more than ten years younger.

Combining Tradition with Modern Equipment

Traditional cupping relied on individual experience. Today, negative pressure cupping devices that have obtained national medical certification and are used in Grade‑A tertiary hospitals are available, offering greater safety. The essence of the therapy remains – Master Tang’s decades of clinical experience, now enhanced with modern tools, benefits even more patients.

Cupping and Blood Stasis Concept
Blood Vessel Plaque and Blockage

According to Master Tang’s decades of clinical experience and numerous renowned Chinese medicine masters, meridian and blood vessel unblocking is effective for the following conditions (based on extensive different patient feedback):

  • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders
  • Hypertension
  • Chronic stubborn pain
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Sciatica, gout
  • Stroke and various pain conditions
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Important Note

All bloodletting procedures must be performed by qualified professionals.

This article is for educational purposes, presenting the authentic historical and clinical value of meridian and blood vessel unblocking therapy as documented in The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, practiced in Chinese Grade‑A tertiary hospitals, and delivered by renowned Hong Kong Chinese medicine clinics.

Master Tang Licheng practiced meridian bloodletting therapy in Hong Kong from the 1970s onward. He was interviewed by the media in the 1990s and healed tens of thousands of people.