The Marvelous Journey of a Skilled Healer.

Summary

Cupping therapy, originating in the Western Han Dynasty, utilizes negative pressure to enhance circulation and alleviate pain. Su Tao, a practitioner, faces skepticism as he attempts a controversial thorn-puncture cupping therapy on an 8-year-old boy with a brainstem hemorrhage. Despite warnings, he believes in the potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine to save the patient. Tensions rise in the operating room as colleagues question his methods, yet Su Tao remains resolute, convinced of his approach's efficacy. He meticulously prepares, inserting acupuncture needles to stabilize the patient before proceeding with cupping, hoping to achieve a miraculous recovery despite the risks involved.

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