Bianstone Therapy

Clinical Case | Finger tenosynovitis |
Source | Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, September, 2003, Vol. 23, No. 9 |
Authors | Xie Henghui et al.14 |
Bianstone Tool used | Electron-thermal Bianstone |
Procedures |
1. Do warming method for 50-60 minutes. 2. Repeat pushing method, rubbing method, kneading method upon the afflicted part along metacarpal phalandeal joints. 3. Use pointing method to puncture Yuji (LU 10), Yinggong, Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Neiguan (PC 6) and some other acupuncture points. |
Results | 30 cases cured. A cure rate of 63.3% and an effect rate of 100%. Symptoms of all patients alleviated after the first session of treatment |
Discussions | Bianstone has a unique biophysical effect on human body in the sense that it can promote the acceleration of local blood and lymph circulation, the absorption of inflammation, regression of swelling, alleviation of pain, as well as the loosening and denudation of tissues which adhere to each other and which are degenerated. |

Clinical Case | Nerve Root's Cervical Spondylopathy |
Source | Fujian Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, February, 2003, No. 1, Vol. 34 |
Authors | Xie Henghui et al.15 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone slab and electron-thermal Bianstone |
Procedures |
1. Do pushing method and scraping method on the neck horizontally down from Fengfu (GV 16) and Fengchi (GB 20) and then using the pushing method press and knead on the Neck- Jiaji (Ex-B2), Bailao (ExHN8), Dashu (BL 11), Fengmen (BL 12) and some other acupuncture points. 2. Do pushing method and scraping method on the shoulder. Knead primarily Jianjing (GB 21), Tianliao (SJ 15), Quyuan (SI 13), Jianwaiyu (SI 14), Tianzong (SI 11), Jianzhongyu (SI 15) and some other acupuncture points. |
Results | 30 cases cured. A cure rate of 63.3% and an effect rate of 93.3%% |
Discussions | Bianstone therapy has the effect of promoting the circulation of blood and Qi (a special term in Chinese philosophy and medicine) by warming channels in most pain treatment. Electron-thermal Bianstone can significantly enhance the therapeutic efficacy. |

Clinical Case | Frozen Shoulder |
Source | Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, January, 2007, No. 1, Vol. 26 |
Authors | Guo Changqing et al.8 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone Slab |
Procedures |
1. Do pushing method, scraping method and rubbing method on meridian points in the neck, shoulder and back. 2. Compare and contrast with the group receiving electric acupuncture treatment. |
Results | Its effect is identical to that of acupuncture therapy in respect to analgesic effect and function improvement. 40 cases cured, with an effect rate of 57.5% |
Discussions | Bianstone therapy is very effective in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis with its unique biophysical effect. There is no significant difference between this therapy and electric needle therapy in terms of analgesic effect and function improvement. This shows that new Bianstone therapy is a therapy whose therapeutic effect in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis can be confirmed. Moreover, it can be more readily accepted by the patients with its high safety-level. |

Clinical Case | Degenerative Cervical Spondylopathy |
Source | Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, January, 2007, No. 1, Vol. 26 |
Authors | Sha Yan et al.4 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone Slab |
Procedures |
1. Comprehensive group: do pushing method and scraping method of Bianstone slab on Du Channel and Gallbladder Channel, supplemented with cupping and electric needles. 2. Compare and contrast with the group receiving electric acupuncture therapy. |
Results | Effect rates: The comprehensive group: 88.6%, The electric needle group: 80.0%. There is significant clinical difference between the two groups, which shows Bianstone therapy supplemented with cupping and electric needles is better than the sole use of electric needles. |
Discussions | Bianstones have fine textures. When they are rubbed against human bodies, their abundant ultrasonic pulses, together with infrared radiation that has an exceedingly wide frequency band, exert a unique biophysical effect on human bodies. Bianstone slab is handy, offsetting the position restriction in the case of traditional cupping therapy. |

Clinical Case | Degenerative Cervical Spondylopathy |
Source | Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, June, 2005, Vol. 25, No. 6 |
Authors | Xie Henghui et al.13 |
Bianstone Tool used | Electron-thermal Bianstone , new Bianstone sickle and Bianstone slab |
Procedures |
1. Do warming method with the Electron-thermal Bianstone , and simultaneously do the remote acupuncture on acupuncture points. 2. Do pushing method, kneading method and flicking-poking method to sites of pain with either new Bianstone sickle or Bianstone slab. 3. Compare and contrast with the group receiving electric acupuncture. |
Results | Bianstone needle group has more clinical significance than electric needle group in terms of real time and overall therapeutic effect. |
Discussions | Bianstone therapy has a significant effect on promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, activating energy to flow in the collaterals, dispelling cold and dampness, and nourishing veins. |

Clinical Case | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Source | Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2004, No. 8, Vol. 19 |
Authors | Yu Juan et al.1 |
Bianstone Tool used | Large Bianstone block, Bianstone board, Bianstone slab, and Bianstone stick |
Procedures |
1. Do warming method upon relevant positions of the spinal column and the afflicted area with large Bianstone block. 2. Do pressing method along Du Channel and the three Yang Channels of hand and foot with Bianstone board 3. Do puncturing method and scraping method upon relevant acupuncture points with the rear of Bianstone slab 4. Do rolling method upon the spinal column and relevant afflicted area with Bianstone stick |
Results |
1. Regarding alleviation of pains, the effect rate is 81% 2. Regarding improvement of dysfunction, the effect rate is 80% 3. Regarding reduction of swellings, the effect rate is 100% |
Discussions | The elements contained in Bianstones have positive effects on the improvement of blood circulation and metabolic process. Moreover, they enhance the macrophage system function of the organism as well as its ability to cope with stress. Further, by heightening the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells, and the degree of blood oxygen saturation, they supply brain cells with abundant oxygen, hence rendering the imbalance between yin and yang of the human body reach a new equilibrium. |

Clinical Case | Constipation |
Source | Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine, 2008, No. 1, Vol. 22 |
Authors | Tong Bo3 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone slab |
Procedures | Do warming method, kneading method, pushing method, stroking method (upon meridians chosen) according to different types of constipations. |
Results | Effect rate: 100% |
Discussions | Bianstone therapy is also a therapeutic method that observes the concept of treatment based on syndrome differentiation, i.e. helping with the excretion of those who suffer from indigestion, and nourishing the bodies of those who are of weak constitution. |

Clinical Case | Primary Dysmenorrhea |
Source | Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, June, 2004, No. 6, Vol. 24 |
Authors | Wei Mochou16 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone Awl |
Procedures | For different types of dysmenorrhea, methods of warming, brushing, stinging and twisting are applied to Guan Yuan, Uterus and other acupuncture points. |
Results | 85.7% effective. Patients with dysmenorrhea show different degrees of mitigation and reduce the dose of painkiller. |
Discussions | Bianstone therapy significantly reduces the patients' suffering, strengthening their determination of overcoming dysmenorrhea without using drugs. |

Clinical Case | Anemia |
Source | Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, April, 2004, No. 4, Vol. 24 |
Authors | Zhang Maowen et al10 |
Bianstone Tool used | Bianstone needles |
Procedures | Pierce the Bianstone into the subcutaneous, pull it out immediately, and squeeze out the thick pathological substances, pus, for example. And this treatment is always supplemented with Chinese herbal medicine. |
Results | 213 patients cured. An effect rate of 97% |
Discussions |
1. The Bianstone acupuncture treatment of anemia is a traditional practice in ancient China. As is recorded, "swelling with pus in it, then use proper-size Bianstone needles to break the blain and extrude the pus." 2. Bianstone therapy can help to restore tissue fluid back to its normal flow, and enhance the circulation of body fluid through micro-circulation, and stimulate the recovery of the body’s hematopoietic function. |