The Nei Jing, which is believed as one of the "Source" for all the ancient concepts in Chinese Medicine and which is widely accepted as the first book dedicated to medicine states: " In children blame the spleen, while adulthood blame livers, and in the elderly blame kidneys". The meaning is that for children, the most frequently cited cause for illnesses has a weak spleen that is a sign of poor digestion, while in adults, the primary cause of illness is linked to the liver, and the most frequent TCM disease can be described as lighthouse psychology services. As we age, the kidneys are at fault because they are the source of our lives, which have the time we are living, they have been consumed as a candle eats itself through the emission of light. This is the statement made regarding adults that I will go into further.
The organ of the liver within TCM is believed to regulate the flow of qi within the body. It also opens to the eyes and stores blood (which releases into other parts of the body when needed) It also regulates the relaxation and contraction of muscles, regulates the feelings of anger frustration and irritability and influences the way we make decisions and strategies. The liver is home to the Hun which is the ethereal soul that leaves the body when someone dies and lets the focus of the person on long-term goals and targets. The reason why Nei Jing states that it is the fault of the liver of adults is due to the fact that adults are the ones who are now forced to live in "delayed satisfaction" in contrast to children who want "instant instant gratification". This social pressure of being able to perform what we'd like to do whenever we wish to, it's actually an inhibiting of the qi system that causes the qi to become stagnant. Qi stagnation, due to it is a requirement of the liver to ensure the flow of qi at a constant rate, initially affects the liver, manifesting as frustration, anger and anger on an emotional level. In addition, the interrelations between the liver and other organs, it can be manifested as nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting, and numerous other signs according to the body or organ is being attacked by the accumulation of qi within the liver. The main sign that appears when one of these symptoms are caused by Liver Qi stagnation can be that these symptoms seem to be more severe in stress Therefore, it's beneficial to inquire "Is it worse due to stress?" or if you think you are informing the patient, ask them what the symptoms are worse or more beneficial for.
Acupuncture points that can be beneficial to help stagnation of liver qi include the Liver 3 and Liver 13 LI4, Ren12, UB 18. Herbal formulae that work are Xao Yao San, Chai Hu Shu Gan San and even Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang if it is accompanied by Spleen Qi vacuity. The liver is one of the systems/organs that is most frequently involved in mental and emotional disorders. However, the other organs/systems also share similar connections in the following ways: Spleen/Stomach: Overly worried and worrying can harm the stomach or spleen causing symptoms like loose stools, bleeding profusely, metrorhaggia, low appetite, and, in chronic cases, can be the reason for numerous autoimmune diseases. Patients with these conditions may also experience difficulties making decisions and may be susceptible to obsessive behaviors. Kidneys – The emotion of the kidneys is fear, and it is home to the Zhi that is the willpower. Therefore, a an absence of willpower or excessive anxiety are typical in cases where it is weak in the kidney. Frequent fear or panic can result in kidney weakness that could be manifested as incontinence, bedwetting and impotence.
the lungs can be weakened by sadness and sorrow. Because the lungs are involved in the creation of qi within the body, this can result in deficient Qi, which manifests in chronic fatigue breathlessness and asthma. Heart: The heart can be affected by excessive joy, that is why we believe it slows the flow of qi and causes it to turn "slack" This can be fatal if a person already suffers from a heart disease. Patients may be diagnosed with an individual mental or emotional condition that is prediagnosed as a mental illness. TCM is well-suited for treat these disorders due to the new method and tools available to practitioners' disposal. Below are the typical patterns at the root of these conditions and some suggestions for the treatment of these disorders: Obsessive-compulsive disorder/tendencies is often attributed to a weakening of the spleen and consequent the accumulation of dampness. Acupuncture points comprise ST40, SP3. Herbal formulae include Modified Si Jun Zi Tang.
In most cases, withdrawal is due to the kidney's yang vacuity, when the issue is that there isn't enough willpower to interact with the world, or the cold-phlegm blocking the portals to the heart that usually appears as a tongue covered with an opaque white layer that covers a large portion of the tongue's surface. Aspects of Kidney Vacuity UB23 K7; Phlegm - ST40, Yintang. The herbal formulae are: Kidney vacuity Fu Gui Ba Wan Phlegm - the Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan. Mania can be due to phlegm-fire or liver-fire that block the heart. Points: Liver-fire - Liv 2; Phlegm - ST40, Liv 2. Herbal formulae Liver fire - Long Dan Xie Gan Wan; Phlegm - Wen Dan Tang
It is important to emphasize in conclusion that even though Acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine can effectively treat a variety of mental and emotional ailments, the practitioner is not able to play the role of a psychological or psychotherapist. It is crucial that, when the root cause of the problem is an issue that requires treatment by a trained counsellor or therapist, such as when it comes to trauma and anxiety, it is essential that the TCM practitioner collaborate with a professional for dealing with the issue in a team.