The Acupuncture Clinics of
Baltimore and Columbia
The medical practice of Jack M. Daniel, M.Ac.(UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM)
Fellow of The
Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture for Lifelong Wellness
Caring for the Whole You
Prevent. Heal. Thrive
What is acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine?
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have supported billions of people across millennia, spanning continents and cultures. Through the precise placement of fine needles at specific acupuncture points, we can help undo the lingering effects that cause imbalance, dis-ease, and the symptoms you experience. These ancient healing arts empower us to reverse unhealthy patterns that lead to illness—and just as importantly, to prevent new problems from taking root or old ones from worsening.
Chinese herbal medicine, with its time-tested formulas, complements acupuncture perfectly. These formulas often combine 4 to 10 different herbs, each selected to work together harmoniously. Today, many are conveniently available in pill or capsule form, making it easy to take them consistently over weeks or months for lasting benefit.
With over 52 years of experience practicing and teaching these methods, I’ve seen nearly every illness and symptom that time and imbalance can bring. My skills in diagnosis and treatment have never been sharper, and I’m passionate about guiding you to unlock the profound healing potential these arts offer—especially as the years pass and life’s challenges accumulate.
Come discover how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can become a treasured part of your health journey, helping you thrive at every stage of life.
What is Blood in Chinese Medicine Terms?
Blood (Xue in the pinyin)(pronounced ‘shway’) can be defined as individually specific structive Qi. Structive is an unusual word that comes from the Latin and we can see examples such as construct or destruct. It means to build. What is built is the substantive part of ourselves. Qi produces the active part and Xue builds the substantive part. It nourishes and moistens, and anchors and houses Shen. Shen is the individual spiritual Personality in and of each of us.
If trauma comes into our lives and the emotional intensity is too much to bear at that time, it is walled off and contained behind a ‘wall’ of what we call congealed Blood, resulting in Blood Stasis. Congealed blood caused by a physical injury can take the form of a bruise or contusion, or severe, fixed pain and could be like a concussion as well. Over time, blood stasis causes many different types and severities of symptoms, illness and disease. Only when the Blood regains its fluidity can the trauma, physical or emotional, be released and healing can occur.