Heart 6 (Yinxi) is located just 0.5 cun below Heart 7. For a more detailed understanding of the point’s location, feel free to refer to the previous article, where we covered Heart 7 extensively. Additionally, I’ve included point location visuals in this blog post to help clarify the exact position of Heart 6. Point Location … [Read more…]
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the heart’s role is quite similar to how we view heart function in biomedical terms, and in this article we will explain function and focus on the similarities. When we talk about the heart in TCM, we’re looking at not necessarily the anatomical physical location — but rather … [Read more…]
So, let’s continue our discussion on wind-heat, as we have discussed the concept of “wind” and “wind cold” in previous articles. What is Wind Heat? In our previous discussion, we talked about wind, wind-cold, and wind-heat, as these are common during this season. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, wind-heat is associated with the … [Read more…]
Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine Let’s continue our exploration of Wind Cold (or Wind-Cold) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In our previous article, we introduced the concept of Wind and defined it from both a TCM and geo-science perspective. The concept of Wind can be understood from multiple angles, including its intrinsic relationship with … [Read more…]
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the most common clinical manifestation, known as wind-cold and wind-heat. What is Wind in TCM Theory? Wind in TCM is a very interesting pathogen because it is related not only … [Read more…]
GB20 is a point I used frequent in the clinic. It is also on of the points that does not require deep insertions of the needles due to the nature of the location. It is used clinically for many different disorders and can be utilized in different patient settings. GB20 Acupuncture Point Location In the … [Read more…]
Photo credit: Jessieheqi Urinary Bladder 13 (UB13, UB 13), also known as Feishu or Bladder 13 (Bl-13), is a commonly used acupuncture point, especially for lung conditions. Location It is located 1.5 cun lateral to the center of the spinous process on the level of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). 1 Functions of UB13 From … [Read more…]
The Dynamic Nature of Herbal Prescriptions First rule of thumb when prescribing herbs for patients: This formula is for the symptoms the patient currently has, and it will change over time. Why is this important? It contrasts with the “one-fix-forever” approach prevalent in modern healthcare. Integrating these ideas and strategies allows practitioners to manage treatments … [Read more…]
Breathing into the lower Dantian is a practice rooted in martial arts like Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Location of the Lower Dantian The Lower Dantian, located about an inch and a half, or 1.5 cun (2 finger breadths) from an acupuncture unit of measurement, below the belly button, … [Read more…]
Acupuncture point GB34, known as Yanglingquan, or “Hill Spring”, is a significant point in the treatment of many conditions locally, along the channel, and within the body. This article explores GB34’s acupuncture point location, it’s function based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and bio-medical physiology, current research and videos related to this commonly used acupuncture … [Read more…]