Great Strength ䷡ Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox (March 20th) is an important transition point in the year, where yin and yang are balanced and heaven’s power infuses and awakens the earth. This article focusses on the nature images of the three five-day periods and the three associated hexagrams that point to its key patterns of change. For treatment we look at the spring organ of the liver and the second lunar month meridian of the large intestine.
For the full article, published in the British Acupuncture Council magazine Acu., see the link below.
Spring, A Seasoned Surfer’s Guide
An overview of the spring season, using it for one’s own attunement and for timely treatment. Understanding the six spring solar periods with their powerful, sequential, unfolding images. Attuning to the season from Neijing Suwen chapter 2, helping the liver to act with generosity and giving. Spring needling – using liver points eg Liv 13 for the season of unblocking. Classical use of ying spring and jing well points. Using the three lunar months of spring related to the lung, large intestine and stomach meridians, including good point combinations.
For the full article, published in the Golden Flower Chinese Herbs newsletter, see the link below.
Just my point - Du 26 Middle of Man ren zhong 人 中
An article exploring the deeply stabilizing and centering point of Du 26, discussing its particular location and links to du, ren, chong, stomach and large intestine meridians. The most effective point to restore consciousness, it was traditionally used to expel ghosts and demons, treating violent mood swings, hysteria and changes in character.
For the full article, published in the British Acupuncture Council magazine Acu., click the link below.
Just my point - BL12 Wind Gate feng men 風 門
Wind has always been considered the spearhead of disease with an unparalleled power of penetration that helps the invasion of cold, damp, dryness or heat. The Chinese listed 6 wind feng 風 points to protect against both exterior and interior wind.
BL12 Wind Gate feng men 風 門 is one of these important points and of particular importance in these post-Covid times where many people’s immunity is lowered. Effective to treat both when wind has invaded at the start of flu and also before any invasion in those who need their wei 衛 defensive qi boosted, this is an excellent point for our times.
For the full article, published in the British Acupuncture Council magazine Acu., see the link below.
Winter Solstice dong zhi 冬 至
This is an article I wrote about the Winter Solstice and its importance in traditional Chinese medicine.
Filled with the depth and quiet beauty of maximum yin, the winter solstice is also the turning point for the return of yang. One of the ba jie 八 節, the 8 important dates of the solar calendar: the beginning of the 4 seasons, the 2 equinoxes and 2 solstices. These are 8 key turning points within the year that mark important changes in the balance of yin yang. These times give implications for treatment that we can make use of for the benefit of our patients.
For the full article, published in the British Acupuncture Council magazine Acu., see the link below.