From the history records, we found that many ancient doctors applied Bian stone in their medical practice. Based on these history records, we deduced that the foundation of Bian techniques should be meridian channel theory. In combination with the 4 skills in poking, rubbing, pressing, shoveling, the therapeutic principle was based on the “untie the knot” methods from “Huang Di Nei Gin”

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■As recorded in “Xi Gi” history book, “PianChuey” applied Bian-stone needle on patient’s 3 Yang meridian channels on respective legs and arms, and also the five acupuncture assemble points. He used poking methods to relieve the accumulated Yang Chi from heads down.? When the blocked Yang Chi successfully circulated down from the head, the patient woke up afterwards. Since the vital energy of the patient remained low, “PianChuey” again used Bian stone to press down the two Ying meridian channels (heart and heart-surrounding) on the arms to push up the Ying Chi.? In addition, he used Bian stone to press Guanyuan and Mingmen, the two acupuncture points to recover Tang Chi in order to balance Ying-Yang circulation. Subsequently, herbal medicine was prescribed to support the recovery. Therefore, “PianChuey” was known for his ability to revive human life.

■“The twelve meridian channels were connected to the origin of vital energy and this foundation of the 12 channels was known as the circulated Chi between the two kidneys. The circulated Chi existed near belly button is the origin of the Chi circulated in the 12 meridian channels. Normal people with balance Ying-Yang Chi, vital energy should reach a balanced level, strong but not hyper-active. The patient was not able to contain the circulated Chi between the Kidneys leading to hyper-active Yang Chi form the intestine channel and unbalanced Ying-Yang harmonization. It was suggested to treat with supplement of Yang Chi.