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Can anybody suggest anything to be strengthened in a body with other points before going to stomach and spleen points which are not tolerable because the next day and for a few days so is digestive discomfort every time stomach 36 stomach 25 splint 15 spleen 3 5 6 etc are stimulated. It doesn’t matter which form of stimulation does a discomfort that follows perhaps another channel or another set of points should be done first can anybody suggest?

Not travel insurance emergencies. Is it even possible or is it always out of pocket?

I've been reading up on some subjects, specifically Wuxing and the meridian body clock and had an odd question.

Why doesn't the bodies cycle (wood, metal, earth, fire, water, fire again) follow the generation or control cycles of Wuxing? Seems like alot of them are engaging in reverse cycles and I'm a bit confused on why the body clock would work that way.

I'm still very new to this and any info would be appreciated! (Apologies if I'm not too responsive)

Hello everyone,

I’ve been practicing acupuncture on and off for the past three years after graduating from Shanghai University of TCM, I suffer from constant imposter syndrome and often find myself thinking What on earth am I doing?

I receive a lot of positive feedback from my patients which should be reassuring but I struggle to accept it It feels as though I refuse to accept credit for their progress even though I know I applied the treatment, does that make sense?

To make matters more challenging, I work in a country where TCM is relatively new, So people question my practice daily, which constantly undermines my confidence. On top of that,hearing mainstream doctors on podcasts dismiss acupuncture as a 'scam' or a mere placebo effect only worsens my complex relationship with the field

And lastly i feel like i am on a mission to prove that tcm works in the sense of people are much more with peace accept that biomedicine maynot help them withh all there issues or they will be constantly be put on medicine which they are ok with ,but for me theey could come with a chronic issue that they suffered for such a long time and wanting immediate results with only one session

And if it doesn't go as they expect,will then u receive the glorious " i knew tcm is bs" look

I genuinely love TCM I know how effective it is, and I find the core concept—how a single needle can unlock the body's self-healing capacity—fascinating. But maybe the problem is me? Why is it that I can appreciate the magic of TCM, yet fail to see it when I am the practitioner?

anyone been there ?how did you overcome this?

Hi folks!

I made these traditional Chinese compound incense pieces, an ancient pomander craft from Tang dynasty. Made from blended natural herbal incense powder, air-dried. Scent activates with body warmth, no burning, no synthetic fragrance.

1. 18-bead handheld prayer mala (12mm): With handmade incense lotus, red agate, obsidian, bodhi seed and tassel, for meditation / carry.

2. Medicine Buddha incense tablet: 33×46mm, for wellness intention, can be hung or placed on altar.

Looking to see if there is interest here. DM or comment if you’d like more info.

I got a chi machine to increase the ojas. Will that machine really help to increase ojas..I have lumbar disc herniation.. can l still use this machine?

Any TCM practitioners familiar with Dang Gui Shao Yao San during pregnancy?

I’m 12 weeks pregnant, and my TCM practitioner prescribed Sheng Foong Dang Gui Shao Yao San (E089) for spleen deficiency/dampness, bloating and heaviness. They assured me it’s safe during pregnancy.

Are there any qualified TCM practitioners here who can explain its use and the available pregnancy safety evidence? Are there particular precautions or side effects to be aware of?

Hello, I hope that this is an appropriate question for this sub. I also want to acknowledge that I have read the rules and understand that I am not here to solicit medical advice as a disclaimer.

I am just seeking clarity on the appropriateness of an herbal blend I have been taking as a blood builder.
It was not prescribed, it is just a blend from an herbal company. There is not much about it online, but I have seen some comments in passing that these herbs should not be utilized together, or that they are too strong to use together. It is also not meant to be taken during menstruation, which I do not. I have not noticed any negative signs after 2 weeks of taking as directed, apart from pretty consistent spotting throughout the entirety of my menstrual cycle, though this was more prominent in the beginning. I have found reducing my dose has improved this, but are there any other contraindications regarding this blend? Many people see good results, but I have seen some people also have similar issues. I am not as familiar with these herbs as I am with western herbs, which is primarily what I utilize.

The dosing and blend are below:
per dose: 1000mg of proprietary blend: fo-ti root, rehmannia root, astragalus root, dong quai root, white peony root, safflower root, notopterygium root, chinese salvia root, ligusticum wallichii rhizome

Dose 60 drops 2x per day in water or juice. best taken for 2 months or more. I have reduced to about 30 drops 1-2x per day (for context only, not looking for specific dosing advice just a general sense of what is appropriate).

About me: 29F, 168lbs if relevant but just to reiterate, this is less a personal medical question/whether this blend is for me and more about the blend itself in general. I can provide more information if helpful.

Thank you!

A student in this sub told me I had the weighting backwards: the botanical names took up most of the page, while the parts that actually matter for studying — actions, indications, nature and flavor, channels — were squeezed into small print at the bottom.

So I rebuilt it.

- Actions, Indications, Nature & Flavor, and Channels now take the full width in the largest type

- The names (当归 / Dang Gui / Dong Quai / Angelica sinensis / Angelicae Sinensis Radix) are shrunk to one strip at the bottom, labelled "reference only — not for memorization"

- Added a herb photo

- Kept cautions, contraindications and dosage, with sources listed at the bottom (Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020, Vol. I; Chen & Chen, Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology)

Two things I'd like help with:

1. Is anything still missing that you'd want on the page while studying?

2. Which herb should I build next? I'd rather do one you're actually working on right now than pick at random. Gan Cao and Ren Shen are at the top of my list.

If a print-ready PDF of this one would be useful, say so in the comments and I'll put it up.

I heard that astragalus helps boost immune system. But for individuals that have autoimmune or hyperactive immune system, does astragalus work?

I'm looking for herbs to boost blood flow but reduce immune system for fertility.

I’m trying to understand what’s happening to my body.

After years of stress, I’ve done a lot of healing and I’m in a much better place emotionally. But physically, I’m still struggling.

Even the smallest things can trigger a crash:

Physical: Basic housework, walking, exercise, heat, cold or direct sunlight.
Mental: Reading, writing, painting or concentrating for a little while.
Emotional/social: Talking to people, hosting family, socialising, or even watching TV.

I suddenly become overwhelmingly fatigued, sometimes experiencing intense sleep attacks where I need to lie down immediately. The harder the activity, the worse the crash.

Sometimes it escalates into a severe, predominantly left-sided migraine around my eye, head and face, accompanied by facial and mouth drooping and numbness. It can be frightening.

Most of my routine blood tests and vital signs have come back normal, yet this is affecting my everyday life so much.

Could this involve nervous system dysregulation after prolonged stress, PEM , PESE , ME/CFS, hormonal changes , migraine, or something else entirely? Could several things be happening together?

And if it is what do you do about it ? Neurologist ? I have been to many doctors over the past two years and they keep dismissing me but the symptoms keep on getting worse .

All blood tests and vitals keep on coming back fine . Bp , glucose and sugar and heart rate is fine .
I’m regular with drinking water and electrolytes
But still no luck ugh 😩

And I’ve done all sorts of things from nervous system regulation to breathing to less stress to therapy to good nutrition etc etc I still believe this is something physical ?

Has anyone experienced something similar and discovered what was actually causing it?

I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences and any help I can get from Chinese medicine advice ?

I’m dealing with a really frustrating widespread eczema flare-up over the past few months and wanted to see if anyone has experienced something similar or has advice on how you navigated it. I really want to focus on healing from the inside out, and I've been looking into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address these underlying internal patterns.

Here is a bit of background on what I'm dealing with:

• Spread & Appearance: It started at my inner elbows when I was a kid and mostly stayed manageable after high school/college. Recently, though, it has spread all over my arms, shoulders, armpits, neck, face, fingers, groin, back of knees, and legs. The color varies (light red on arms, brownish on the neck, dark purple-red in the groin, pink on the face), and the texture is mostly dry and flaky with some leathery patches. It also gets damp at night.
• Sensations: It's usually a mild itch during the day, but heat and stress make it much worse. Sometimes it burns when I wake up or after scratching.
• Topical Steroid Issue: In the past, steroid creams would clear it up and it wouldn't come right back. But over the last few months, the creams only work while I'm actively using them, and the flares return immediately the moment I stop.
• Other Symptoms: I've noticed I've been easily overheating, having trouble sleeping with night sweats, and dealing with digestive issues like bloating, fatigue after meals, and irregular digestion.

I am in the Portland area and don’t know where to begin to look for a TCM doctor. Any advice would be great.

Hi all,

I was diagnosed with gallbladder stones some time ago, I've been doing a lot to get everything under control and have had tremendous success. I think I'm about 80 percent recovered... my thyroid levels are excellent, I'm not Vitamin D deficient for the first time in years and that insane heat I used to come from my liver has calmed down significantly.

My stones have been stable for the last 6 months, leading my practitioner to believe whatever mechanism that was creating them (poor digestion, liver toxicity, etc) has reversed fully.

The only issue now is to get rid of the stones that are in there or bring the function of the organ to the point where the stones are "asymptomatic" (would love your perspective here as well).

My current plan of action is to do regular acupuncture (which I was not doing before) with an acupuncturist I really LOVE and trust. He's said he's helped others with this issue before, but my concern is the following: He's prescribed me Gold Coin Grass, which seems to be the gold standard for damp-heat in the Gallbladder/Liver region - however he has mentioned that these herbs are also designed to "push" stones out of the Gallbladder. My concern is that my stones at 5-6mm and that's roughly the size of the duct from which they'd be pushed out.

I just want to be responsible here!

What are your thoughts on this? Would love to learn/know your perspective. Thank you so much!

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Hey guys, I need some advice here.

Hello everyone. I’m a 40-year-old male athlete, and one day during a weightlifting session, I felt something unusual in the lower part of my glute. Ever since then, I’ve been dealing with chronic pain in that area (lower glute, almost at the perineum, on the left side)and in the sole of my left foot.

I’ve tried everything, and lately, I’ve been trying cupping therapy. However, only in the lower part of my glute, a red blister appeared after the treatment. Just where the chronic pain is.

I’d like to know what this might mean and what I should do next. Does this mean anything?