Speaker Introduction：
Dr. Biao Lu was admitted to Gansu University of Chinese Medicine in 1979, where he studied under renowned acupuncture masters such as Kuishan Zheng, Jiasan Yang, and Puren He. He was among the first group to be honored as an “Overseas Grandmaster of Traditional Chinese Medicine.” After earning his master’s degree from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1989, he moved to the United States to practice medicine. In 1997, he and his wife founded the “American Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Center” in Los Angeles.
Dr. Lu is known for his deep expertise in the “Zhatiao” acupuncture technique and the “Burning Mountain Fire and Penetrating Heaven Coolness” methods. In 2016, he was selected as one of the top ten experts in the “100 Experts, 100 Projects in Chinese Medicine” initiative and established an international heritage program, through which he has trained over 290 students. Infrared thermographic studies have confirmed that his techniques can induce localized temperature changes exceeding 4°C. He participated in the filming of the CCTV documentary Millennium TCM Masters, and he currently holds key positions at several TCM institutions while continuing to teach and promote acupuncture techniques internationally.
Presentation Abstract：
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), although “allergic disorders” are not designated as a specific disease name in classical texts, their manifestations—such as sneezing, rashes, asthma, nasal congestion, and itching—can be categorized under conditions like “Wind Syndrome” (风证), “Biqiu” (鼻鼽), “Xiaochuan” (哮喘), “Urticaria” (荨麻疹/瘾疹), and “Eczema” (湿疹). External pathogenic factors (the “Six Excesses”), with Wind as the leading cause, are considered the primary external triggers. Wind is said to be the “leader of all diseases” due to its ability to attack the Lung and defensive Qi, resulting in symptoms such as itching skin and urticarial wheals—manifesting as conditions like “Wind Rash” and “Wind-induced Itching.” Wind-cold, Wind-heat, and Wind-damp combinations can give rise to different types of allergic presentations: • Allergic rhinitis is often seen as a Wind-Cold attacking the Lung pattern. • Eczema is typically related to Wind-Damp-Heat accumulation in the skin. The underlying pathogenesis usually involves dysfunction of the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney organs, along with invasion by external pathogens. Treatment principles include: • Supporting the righteous (Zheng Qi) and expelling the evil (Xie Qi) • Dispersing Wind and ventilating the Lung • Stabilizing the exterior and stopping nasal discharge Acupuncture: Primary point Hegu (LI4) is used with the “Zha Tiao” (quick insertion and flick) technique and electrical stimulation. This can be supplemented with Zusanli (ST36) and Shangxing (DU23).