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The
Editor's Corner -- June 3, 2002 |
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A hearty welcome
to all long time, and new subscribers!
This month's article
is entitled 'What Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat, by Farah Khan, L.
Ac. The practitioner summarizes the range of areas on which Acupuncture
can have an impact - answering one of our most common visitor inquiries.
Although the article
is constructed through a relatively general approach to TCM, it should
be an excellent introduction to the basics of acupuncture, and is perfect
for our newer subscribers.
If you're a new
subscriber, you may have missed previous, equally informative editions
of The TCM Journal. As such, we have assembled an archives area to allow
review of past issues and articles, which is located here.
Check below for
the usual links to interesting, TCM related news articles that we have
assembled for your perusal, and don't forget to check on the right to
see if your name is mentioned as this month's lucky winner of a $50
shopping certificate!
Explore the Journal,
and discover what the ancient practice of TCM can do for you. As always,
we openly invite your feedback and special requests, and look forward
to developing the journal to meet your requirements.
Your needs continue
to be our sole inspiration.
Sincerely,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Conditions
That Acupuncture Can Treat |
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Farah Khan, L. Ac. |
Acupuncture and
Chinese Herbal Medicine can be used to treat many types of health conditions.
It can also be used to enhance a person's energy level and sense of
well being. It can reduce fatigue, increase the body's resistance to
illness, and promote detoxification. Acupuncture and herbs work particularly
well for many conditions that are aggravated by stress or low energy,
such as:
- Back pain and
neck pain
- High blood pressure
- Migraines
- Menstrual problems
- Allergies and
asthma
- Digestive problems
- Skin problems
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- Chronic fatigue
read
the entire article>>>
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| Featured
Traditional Formula |
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Clear
Digestion - Bao He Wan |
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Actions: |
| Useful
in the management of indigestion, chronic gastritis, constipation, diarrhea,
nausea, bloating, and more. |
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Clear Digestion
is
one of the best known digestive formulas, developed and documented during
the Yuan dynasty, in 281-358. It is said to restore the digestive system
to a state of comfort and regularity, and has been formulated to allow
for long term use.
On occasion,
it has even been utilized prior to going to sleep in the prevention
of hangovers.
The formula is
comprised of a number of herbs, including Poria Cocos, or Fu Ling, a
fungus based extract know to regulate the acid/alkaline pH balance within
the body, assisting in the alleviation of heartburn.
Research has also
shown that several of the herbs within this formula increase the gastric
secretion of various digestive enzymes, thus improving overall digestion.
For additional
information on this formula, click here
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Chinese
Medicinal Herb of the Month |
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Pinyin:
Fu Ling
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Poria Cocos |
| Component
of: Clear
Digestion , Clear
Energy, Clear
the Toxins |
| Western
Medical View: |
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used to manage edema with oliguria; dizziness and palpitation caused
by fluid retention; diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia,
loose stools or diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia. |
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Benefits water,
resolves dampness, is said to have a sweet flavour, entering the body
through the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach & Kidney meridians.
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Fu Ling is officially
listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the dried sclerotium of the fungus,
and is collected mostly in July to September, removed from the soil,
piled up, spread and air-dried on the surface. This operation is repeated
several times until wrinkles appear and the inside water is evaporated,
then dried in the shade.
Fu Ling grows underground
on the roots of pine and other trees. It is often found infecting tree
roots and stumps of hardwoods and conifers.
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Fu Ling has tested
to provide a direct stimulant effect on the intestine, inhibiting gastric
ulcer, decreasing gastric secretion and free acidity.
As with many other
medicinal fungi, the polysaccharides of Fu Ling have been reported to
inhibit tumors indirectly by stimulating immunological functions.
Injection of the
decoction has markedly reduced spontaneous activity in animals; it also
antagonized over-excitation due to caffeine.
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"No one can
see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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