A Passion for Healing: Dr. Kihyon Sohn in His Element

I practice in Beaverton, Oregon. I dreamt of being an itinerant acupuncturist, traveling the world with a simple bag of needles and golden moxibustion tools. This dream was sparked by my experiences offering free acupuncture and moxibustion treatments to those in need. Witnessing their recovery brought me immense joy. Learn more.

I translated portions of Korean acupuncture and moxibustion texts into English. While not an ornate work, it remains a resource for those interested. Please feel free to use the search box below to explore it further.

Blog Posts about Traditional Asian Medicine

  • How to treat swelling in the face and extremities

    How to treat swelling in the face and extremities

    Edema Here is how to treat swelling in the face and extremities. Huh Im recommends applying acupuncture at the points as follows: KI6 (??) DU26 (??) LI4 (??) ST36 (???) GB39 (??) LI11 (??) RN12 (??) SI4 (??) BL20 (??) BL21 (??) SP6 (???) Here are some more articles you may like to read. How…

  • Acupuncture and moxibustion clinical protocols

    Acupuncture and moxibustion clinical protocols

    Moxibustion in Ancient Korea The book, Acupuncture and moxibustion clinical protocols, was written by Huh Im, who was a royal doctor in ancient Korea in the 1600s. This book is the collection of all his clinical experiences, and it was written to help those who were suffering from diseases. The book was brought to Japan…

  • How to treat swollen abdomen

    How to treat swollen abdomen

    Abdominal distension Here is how to treat swollen abdomen. The abdomen is swollen and bloating with water retention. Huh Im recommends applying 100 moxa cones each at RN9 , SP6 and RN7, along with addressing the back shu points of five zang organs. Also apply acupuncture at RN12. When removing the needle, press the point…

  • How to treat swelling

    How to treat swelling

    Edema Here is how to treat swelling. The whole body has swelling. It becomes swollen suddenly, and the face becomes swollen and looks large. It produces immediate effect when you apply 3 moxa cones, inferior to the medial malleolus, at the border of the red and white flesh. (Huh Im) Here are some more articles…

  • How to treat abdominal bloating

    How to treat abdominal bloating

    Bloated abdomen Here is how to treat abdominal bloating. The abdomen is bloated and hard. The lower abdomen and belly feel hard. Huh Im recommends applying 100 moxa cones each at acupuncture points RN9 (??) and RN3 (??), and 3 cones each at BL22 (???) and BL17 (??), and moxa cones corresponding to the patient’s…

  • How to treat indigestion

    How to treat indigestion

    Upset stomach Here is how to treat indigestion. Food will not go down with gurgling noises in the abdomen. The bowel movement is irregular, and the urination is yellow and red. Huh Im recommends applying acupuncture at RN12 (??), and applying 3 moxa cones each at BL25 (???), BL28 (???), and BL47 (??). Here are…

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