Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 >(?sp) GV20, which is right in the middle of the head, very spiritual point, >good for balance but will also work on hemorrhoids. According to Maciocia, GV 20's actions are: " Clears the mind Lifts the spirit Tonifies Yang Strenghtens the ascending function of the Spleen Eliminates interior Wind Promotes resuscitation " (Foundations, p. 471) The " strenghtens the ascending function of the Spleen " is why this point can be used on hemorrhoids. In TCM, prolapse of organs (stomach, uterus, etc.) and hemorrhoids often have a Root of Sinking Spleen Qi. Spleen Qi is supposed to ascend, and GV 20 is one of the points that can be used to encourage it to rise. GV 20 is also the meeting point of all the Yang channels and the point of the Sea of Marrow. I'll be going into the Sea of Marrow in a future post. In TCM, Marrow has a different meaning from what it does in English. " This is a meeting point of all the Yang channels which carry clear Yang to the head: it therefore has a powerful effect in stimulating the ascending of Yang and clearing of the mind. " (pp. 471 - 472) It's also good for lifting the spirits if someone is depressed. The contraindications for this point is do NOT use with moxa when 1). there are Heat symptoms within the body and 2). the person has high blood pressure. Victoria ______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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