Extra Points of the Head and Neck
Sì Shén Cōng (EX-HN 1, 四神聪) Location. At the vertex of the scalp; four points, 1 cun respectively anterior, posterior, and lateral to DU 20 (băihuì) (Pic. 3-105...
Category: The Fundamental Theory TCM
Methods for Locating Acupuncture Points
There are several basic methods for determining the location of a point. To locate points accurately, the anatomical landmarks on the body must be used. To loca...
Black Plum and Hawthorn Tea
Effects Eliminates inflammation and phlegm, aids digestion, quenches thirst, and reduces fats and blood stasis. It is recommended for those with a poor appetite...
Herbs for Blood-Cooling
•Cold in nature and bitter in flavour. •Possess the ability to remove heat from the blood. •Treat hemorrhage related to blood fever. •As these herbs do not have...
Herbs for Removing Blood Stasis
These herbs are usually strong and toxic. Spicy, bitter and slightly salty in flavour. Reduce masses by removing blood stasis. Used to treat illnesses related t...
Herbs for Regulating Menstruation
These herbs invigorate the blood and remove blood stasis, and have the primary effects of clearing the blood channels and regulating menstruation Pungent and bi...
Herbs for Relieving Pain
These herbs invigorate the blood to remove pain related to blood stasis. Bitter in flavour. Improve circulation and respiration, and relieve pain. Relieve sympt...
Slip Illnesses and Astringent Herbs
What is a ‘slip’? How do we prevent bodily damages when using herbs to cure a particular illness? Chinese physicians believe that chronic illnesses will lead to...
Blood Stasis and Blood-Activating Herbs
Blood stasis is the root cause of many bodily ailments. What brings about blood stasis? The Concept of Blood Stasis Blood stasis occurs when blood that is flowi...
Blood and Vitality
Life is in the blood. When one has an abundance of blood and vital energy (qi), he will have a clear mind and feel strong. If there is a deficiency of blood and...