Bronchitis aus Sicht der chinesischen Medizin
... six acupuncture points against bronchitis
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Open heart
Panning rainbow
Strengthen lungs
Archer
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Liver cleanse
Purification breathing
Collect Qi
Through the Qi Gong program and the deepened breathing you can absorb more oxygen through the lungs. And not only during the practice, but also later in everyday life. Qi Gong has been proven to improve lung volume, which is essential for holistic health.
With about 20,000 breaths per day, the effect is a tremendous one if the lungs can take in even a little more air.
In addition, the increased activity of the diaphragm results in an additional "organ massage" with each breath. This greatly benefits the abdominal organs, especially the liver, large intestine and kidney.
TCM background information
Tue 4 "United Valleys" - Hegu
Master point for pain in the head and face, especially for acne
- Location:
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal on the radial side in a depression.
- Traditionally classified as:
Pain especially in the head area, neck pain, stiff neck, headaches, colds, flu-like infection, sore throat, cough, migraine, stuffy nose, dizziness, hay fever, soothing effect for all intestinal complaints, distant point for arm and shoulder pain.
Comment:
This item is included in the Pregnancy prohibited, as it is used to speed up the birth process.
It is often used as a remote point in the treatment of facial, oral, nasal and eye problems.
The combination LI 04 with Lv 03 is called "4 gates" and is very well known, because it is Wind from the head area dispels pain and calms the mind.
Di 04 also has a strong relation to the psyche and can therefore be needled to calm the mind and anxiety. In this case, the combination Di04 +Le03+LG24 is used.
Combine Di04 with another very important item, Ma36, and you have a brilliant combination to strengthen the immune system.
Lu 07 "Interrupted sequence"- Lieque
Extraordinarily important lung point in TCM
- Location:
On the spoke, 2 transverse fingers above the flexion fold
- Traditionally classified as:
Shoulder pain, shortness of breath, breathing problems, asthma, bronchitis, neck headache, bladder problems, stuffy nose.
Comment:
This point is used in TCM for the elimination of pathogenic factors used, like Wind-cold or wind-heat. The point distributes the lung qi and lowers it.
The point is used especially in the early stages of a cold, as it opens the pores of the skin, facilitating sweating. This allows the pathogenic factor, whether cold or heat, to be expelled. The symptoms in the stage are, sneezing, stiff neck, headache and a general aversion to cold.
In that case, the Lu07 point is shared with the Di04 point.
The nose is the sensory organ of the lungs and therefore this point is often used for blocked or running nose. In this case, always together with the Di20 point.
Lu07 is an extremely effective point with an effect on the face and skull. Therefore, it can be combined with other points if the problem is in that area. It will direct the effect exactly there.
Also on the psychological level, the point can do a lot of good. Especially it works with worry, sorrow or sadness. The activation of Lu07 can make quietly suffering people cry, which has a healing effect.
Lu 09 "Great Abyss"- Taiyuan
Tonifies Qi and Yin of the lungs
- Location:
On the wrist crease in a depression next to the tendon of the pollicis longus muscle.
- Traditionally classified as:
cough, respiratory problems, wrist problems, chronic lung problems, immune system strengthening, mucus dissolving, weak blood circulation
Comment:
This point is used in TCM to tonify the lung qi, but also the thorax qi. This is the Qi of the heart and lungs. If someone has cold hands and a weak voice, one recognizes the weakness of this Qi and can then strengthen it again with the two points Lu09 and KG17.
Since at the pulse palpation point is also seen as the confluence point of all blood vessels, the point Lu09 has a special effect on all blood vessels and is therefore called the master point of blood vessels.
MP 6 "Meeting place of the 3 Yin" - Sanyinjiao
One of the most important acupuncture points that strengthens the spleen
- Location:
4 transverse fingers above the tip of the inner ankle (malleolus internus)
- Traditionally classified as:
Loss of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, feeling of weakness in the lower extremities, menstrual disorders, in the absence of menstruation, impaired libido.
Comment:
This point is used in Chinese medicine to tonify the spleen energy. It is often used in combination with the point Ma36. Due to our diet, many suffer from MIlz-Qi deficiency, which manifests itself in sweet cravings, tiredness after lunch, general fatigue and soft stools. So this point is very important for us.
Another area of action of this point is that it removes moisture from the lower of the 3Warmers removed. Thus, it also has a specific effect on the urinary tract and is used here for micturition disorders, dysuria (pain during urination) and cloudy urine.
MP6 is also an important point to Blood and Yin strengthen and will therefore be Blood deficiency and Yin deficiency used.
MP6 is also one of the main points in any gynecological problems, as it regulates the uterus and menstruation and resolves pain.
The point also has a lot to offer on the psychological level. Thus, it has a strong calming effect on the mind and is therefore used for sleep disorders. Due to its effect on the liver energy, it also works very well with irritability.
St 36 "Three miles of the foot" - Zusanli
Most important point of the stomach meridian to strengthen digestion
- Location:
4 transverse fingers (3 cun) below the lower edge of the patella (knee cap) on the tibialis muscle
- Traditionally classified as:
indigestion, bloating, constipation, stomach pain, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, blurred vision
Comment:
This point is a prominent point in TCM because it strengthens the post-heaven qi. What is meant by this is that it strengthens the stomach and spleen, those organs that are responsible for our energy intake through food.
Ma36 is a general toning point for the whole body, but also for the psyche, and is used for all symptoms of fatigue, tiredness and weakness.
Together with MP06, Le03 and Di04, it is one of the most famous and frequently used points in Chinese medicine.
CV 17 "Center of the chest" - Naohu
Master point for breathing
- Location:
In the middle of the sternum, at the level of the nipples (in men).
- Traditionally classified as:
bronchial asthma, cardiac congestion, intercostal neuralgia, cough, expectorant, congestion reliever
Comment:
This point is considered the master point for breathing. At the same time, it also has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system and therefore helps with heart problems. It is also the master point for the upper 3 fold warmer.
The word Qi Gong consists of 2 syllables - Qi and Gong. The Chinese term "Qi" can be translated for us most likely by "life energy". But it contains more than this. It also means breath and air. In Chinese medicine, Qi is considered to be the invigorating force that flows through all living things. However, Qi is not only inside the body of a living being, but also outside. Qi also shows itself to us in nature. Thus animals, flowers and trees are flowed through by Qi. Qi is the living force that is inherent in everything and that makes life possible.
The Japanese call this force "Ki". In India it is called "Prana". It always means the same thing - the power and energy that is inherent in everything and keeps us alive. In Chinese medicine, health is only possible when the Qi in our body is pure, not polluted and can flow freely.
Due to bad living habits, in the course of time, energy blockages can occur in the body system and as a result, diseases can manifest, which can be physical or psychological in nature. Generally speaking, we can say that a living person has Qi throughout the body.
The word "gong means roughly "body work" or "success through perseverance and practice". Therefore Qi Gong is called "Work with the life energy". We learn to improve the flow and distribution of Qi in our body through movement and concentration to strengthen our health and bring body and mind into harmony. At the same time we learn to stand correctly, between heaven and earth. This significantly improves posture and many aches and pains disappear on their own.
Qi Gong is a holistic healing system with a long tradition, which has been continuously developed until today. It includes health-promoting postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation. Through these various exercise methods, Qi is supposed to be collected and stored in the body, like in a reservoir. The goal is to expel the impure Qi and absorb fresh pure Qi.
Qi Gong is not a medicine that is prescribed for a limited time, but rather it should be practiced daily. In this regard, 20 minutes of daily practice is enough to improve health and one's well-being to a great extent.
Anyone can practice qigong. There are exercises for every age and every state of health. The exercises can be practiced standing, sitting, lying down or walking. So even physically challenged people can easily practice Qi Gong and improve your health in a sustainable way.
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