A good first step in TCM

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A good first step in TCM is to be aware that some conditions are Cold and some

are Hot, and that herbs and perscription drugs have thermal energy. This

realization alone will give the healer new insights into treatments and enable

him/her to fine-tune treatment.

 

A good example of this is the herb psyllium. This is a bulk laxative. It has

cooling energy. It works great in constipation which is the result of Heat

and/or Dryness. But not all constipation is due to Heat and/or Dryness.

Sometimes constipation is due to Cold and/or Dampness. This is a terrible herb

to use when the constipation is due to Cold and/or Dampness accumulation. It

makes the problem worse. The cooling energy of the herb makes the person even

cooler, and the water gathering properties of the herb add to Dampness. The

result is a worse problem for the patient. Try mixing the herb with ginger tea

(warming energy) instead of water, and it will work better in a person whose

constipation is caused by Cold. Or, better still, forget the psyllium for people

who suffer from Cold constipation and use cayenne (improves peristalsis). And

don't forget acupressure points like Large Intestine 4, Joining the Valley,

(contraindicated in pregnant women) and LI 11, Crooked Pond (at the outer end of

the elbow crease).

 

Conception Vessel 6, the Sea of Energy, can also help constipation. CV6 was

discussed earlier today in the post on Kidneys Refusing to Receive Qi. Another

point which is recommended for constipation is Stomach 36, Three Mile Point. It

too was discussed earlier today in the post on points for Kidneys Refusing to

Receive Qi. These are generalized points for people helping themselves with

acupressure. Other points may need to be used in acupuncture in order to clear

up the problem once and for all.

 

Victoria

 

 

 

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