Chinese lancet
- Made:
- China
Lancet, steel, Chinese
Blood letting is a technique that has been used in many cultures across the world for thousands of years. Each medical system of thought has their own reasoning for doing so.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), removing small amounts of blood is used on specific parts of the body to restore balance or the flow of qi in thebody. The treatment is tailored to the individual.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A623822
- Measurements:
-
overall: 105 mm x 11 mm
- type:
- lancets
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
