Hot Flashes from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
... Acupuncture points against hot flashes
Self-Acupressure with the Akupen
TCM background information
SI 03 "Back river" - Houxi
Key point of the handlebar vessel, distant point for the neck
- Location:
Several folds appear on the little finger when the fist is clenched. The point is located at the proximal (close to the body) fold, behind the base joint of the little finger.
- Traditionally classified as:
Cramps, tremor, neck stiffness, dizziness, headache, bilateral back pain, clears the mind, gives clarity to what is important/unimportant.
Comment:
In combination with Bl62, the point Dü03 activates the handlebar vessel and therefore has a positive effect on the entire spine, both upper and lower. This applies to both chronic and acute problems, but only if the pain is on the spine or in the lower paravertebral area (both sides) of the back.
SI 08 "Sea of the small intestine" - Xiaohai
Relieves pain in the neck and shoulder area
- Location:
Between the ulnar process of the elbow (olecranon ulnae) and the tip of the medial (inner) epicondyle of the humerus, in a depression
- Traditionally classified as:
Elbow pain, shoulder joint pain, shoulder blade (scapula) pain, neck problems, tinnitus, hearing loss.
Comment:
In addition, the point Dü08 also has an effect on the mind and can therefore be used in addition to the points on the heart meridian, in case of anxiety.
Ht 03 "The little sea" - Shaohai
This is the so-called "good mood" point
- Location:
At the medial end of the elbow crease, above the medial (inner) epicondyle when the elbow is flexed.
- Traditionally classified as:
Headache, dizziness, stiff neck, elbow pain, forgetfulness, sleep disturbances.
Comment:
This point is used mainly for the elimination of cardiacFire which is why it has a calming effect on the psychological level and can therefore also improve depressive moods and simply has an emotionally relaxing and stabilizing effect. That's why I like to call it the "good mood point".
Ht 07 "Gate of the Spirit" - Shenmen
This is one of the most important points to influence the psyche
- Location:
The point is located in front of the pea bone in a depression. This is located on the side of the little finger, at the level of the inner wrist crease.
- Traditionally classified as:
Restlessness, irritability, depression, anxiety, apathy, sleep disturbances, memory impairment, mood swings, heart pain.
Comment:
This item is used mainly to strengthen the cardiacBlood drawn upon. Therefore, it is used for all blood deficiency symptoms such as insomnia, forgetfulness, anxiety and palpitations.
It is the best point to calm the mind in case of great restlessness, worries and stress. Holding this point in bed at night is a perfect way to quiet the mind and then sleep deeply and soundly.
Lv 03 "Big meeting" - Taichong
Source Point of the liver meridian, most important point on the liver meridian
- Location:
on the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, at the end of the "groove".
- Traditionally classified as:
Migraine with sensitivity to light, menstrual problems, nausea, abdominal pain, general tension relieving, constipation.
Comment:
This is an important point to eliminate Fullness in the liver, it is somewhat milder in effect than Le02.
It has a special effect on cramps and increased muscle contraction.
It has a profound and calming effect on the psyche and is an important point for very tense, impatient and stressed people. This function is lacking in the point Le 02. For this purpose, the point is often used together with Di4. Together they belong to the most important acupuncture points and are called the "Four Gates".
Lv 08 "Springs at the bend" - Qquan
Toning point of the liver meridian
- Location:
with the knee bent at the inner end of the knee joint crease
- Traditionally classified as:
Knee pain, abdominal pain, scanty urine, diarrhea, dizziness, pain in the genital area, impotence, sleep disordersl
Comment:
This item has as its main indication Humidity from the lower of the 3Warmers to be eliminated. Typical symptoms would be urinary retention, cloudy urine, burning during urination, fluor vaginalis.
Gb 34 "Spring at Yang Hill" - Yanglingquan
Master point of the musculature
- Location:
In the dimple in front of and below the fibular head
- Traditionally classified as:
Nausea, nausea, constipation, bloating, pressure in the chest and flanks, knee and hip problems, hemiplegic headache, migraines
Comment:
GB 34 is a very important acupuncture point. It has above all a liberating effect on the liver qi flow and thus helps with the frequently encountered liver qi stagnation.
Depending on where the jam is, it can be combined with other points.
If the congestion is in the upper abdomen, add CV 12. If the congestion manifests itself more in the lower abdomen, add KG 6.
It is also a so-called master point and that is for the musculature. Whenever there are spasms or other tensions in the muscles, this point is helpful.
Gb 41 "Flowing Tears" - Zulinqi
Point that opens the belt vessel
- Location:
In a depression distal (far from the body) from the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones.
- Traditionally classified as:
Balance problems, dizziness, feeling of fullness in the chest, headaches, menstrual problems, back pain in the lumbar region.
Comment:
The girdle vessel is one of the 8 special meridians and does not run like the other meridians from top to bottom, but like a belt, at waist level, around the body. It connects the front of the body with the back and thus also helps with back problems.
It is also the master point for all kinds of joint diseases and is therefore popular for joint ailments.
GV 20 "Heaven Pass" - Baihui
Gathering of all yang letti pathways
- Location:
on the highest part of the head
- Traditionally classified as:
Headache, drowsiness, neck tension, restlessness, forgetfulness, tinnitus, balance disorders, dizziness.
Comment:
This is the intersection of all yang meridians, i.e. those channels that move the yang towards the head. Thus, it has a strong effect on the rise of Yang and thus a clearing function for the mind.
It has a mood-lifting effect, especially in depressive states, and connects us with the "heavenly energy", as it is called in Qi Gong.
PaM-3 "Seal Hall" - Yintang
Master point for headaches and stuffy nose
- Location:
In the middle between the eyebrows, at the root of the nose, at its deepest point.
- Traditionally classified as:
Eye diseases, nasal congestion, insomnia, headache (especially in the forehead area), dizziness, sinusitis,
Comment:
This point is called the master point for headache and nose. Together with Bl 02 it has an even stronger effect. But it also has a strong mental calming effect.
This point is also called the upper dantien. Dantien means as much as "Sea of Energy. The lower dantien is the KG 6 point, the middle dantien is the CV 17 point and the upper one is the PaM-3 point.
PaM means: point outside the meridians. These are points that are very effective from the millennia-old tradition, but just do not lie on any of the classical meridians.
There are a total of 48 such extra points, as they are also called.
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