The relationship between acupuncture and depression syndrome ?😔😩

3 days ago2 min read

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), depression is often viewed as an imbalance of Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang, primarily involving the Liver, Heart, Spleen, and Kidney systems. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on neurotransmitters, TCM sees depression as a disharmony in the body's natural energy flow.

Common TCM Patterns of Depression

1. Liver Qi Stagnation (肝气郁结)

👉Causes: Stress, emotional repression, anger

👉Symptoms: Mood swings, irritability, sighing, chest tightness, PMS

Treatment:

Move Liver Qi with herbs like Chai Hu (Bupleurum) and acupuncture on points like Liver 3 (Taichong)

2. Heart and Spleen Qi Deficiency (心脾两虚)

👉Causes: Overthinking, worry, excessive work

👉Symptoms: Fatigue, palpitations, insomnia, poor appetite, sadness

Treatment:

Nourish Heart and Spleen with Gui Pi Tang and acupoints like Spleen 6 (Sanyinjiao)

3. Liver Fire Rising (肝火上炎)

👉 Causes: Suppressed emotions turning into heat

👉 Symptoms: Anger, restlessness, headaches, red eyes, bitter taste in mouth

Treatment:

Clear Liver Fire with herbs like Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

4. Kidney Yin Deficiency (肾阴虚)

👉Causes: Chronic stress, aging, excessive sexual activity

👉Symptoms: Anxiety, night sweats, dizziness, tinnitus

Treatment:

Nourish Kidney Yin with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

5. Phlegm and Qi Stagnation (痰气郁结)

👉Causes: Dampness, poor digestion, emotional blockage

👉Symptoms: Brain fog, heaviness, lack of motivation, nausea

Treatment:

Transform phlegm with herbs like Ban Xia Hou Po Tang

TCM Treatments for Depression

Acupuncture: Liver 3 (Taichong), Heart 7 (Shenmen), Pericardium 6 (Neiguan)

Herbal Medicine: Custom formulas based on pattern diagnosis

Dietary Therapy: Warm, nourishing foods, avoid cold/raw foods

Qi Gong & Tai Chi: Movement to regulate Qi flow

Emotional Balance: Meditation, mindfulness, and lifestyle adjustments

TCM views what Western medicine refers to as "depression" as a representation of an imbalance in the body's vital energy (Qi) and its dynamic balance of Yin and Yang, rather than only a chemical imbalance in the brain. According to TCM practitioners, a sickness known as "Yu Zheng" (depression or stagnation of Qi) can result from long-term emotional stress, particularly if it results in imbalances in other organ systems, inadequacies in heart and spleen function, or stagnation of liver Qi.

❌ This information is only educational and should not be construed as medical advice.

Everything must be balanced, and the suggestions may not apply to you.

A specialist doctor should be consulted for any medical advice or diagnosis. ⭕️

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