👉 Apocrenic is a term used in Chinese medicine to describe the process of healing and recovery after an injury or illness has been treated. It is often associated with the concept of "apoptosis," which refers to the process by which cells are programmed to self-destruct, resulting in the formation of new tissue. In apocrenic healing, patients may experience a period of intense pain relief that can last for several days or weeks after their injury has been treated. This period is often referred