Acupuncture and Essential Oils for the Autumn
4 Essential Oils and a blend for Lung QI
Essential oils have many benefits, specifically for autumn, when we are looking to boost our immune system and prevent symptoms of the common cold, or in TCM terms, a wind cold or wind heat.
One of the significant attributes of essential oils and aromatherapy is that they contain antibacterial and antiviral properties and help prevent and alleviate common cold symptoms such as sore or scratched throat, neck pain, and body aches. Chills, fever, runny nose/rhinitis
Peppermint and Lung Qi
As a cooling top note, Peppermint has an affinity to the lungs. It is one of the most beneficial oils for releasing exterior wind heat, aka the common cold, and is often blended with oils such as Eucalyptus, Basil, and Tea Tree. Peppermint assists in this dispersion and release of energy by ensuring that a pathogen is expressed outward and does not penetrate deeper into the body. It is especially effective at relieving symptoms associated with rhinitis and nasal congestion. For this purpose, A dilution can be placed on LI 20 to open up the nasal passages. It can also be placed on a tissue on a chair below the face cradle while your client is prone to keep the nasal passages open. Additionally, Peppermint is an excellent choice for headaches due to an external invasion or acute neck pain.
Eucalyptus radiata and Lung qi
Eucalyptus radiata, with its cooling top note and aromatically refreshing, crisp, and clean scent, brings a sense of freshness and purity. Essential oils with such qualities are beneficial for common Traditional Chinese diagnosis, Releasing the Exterior, acute conditions, and signs of the common cold. It is often blended with Tea Tree to assist in Tonifying the Lungs and Peppermint to release the exterior, especially when sinus congestion occurs. Eucalyptus radiata is diffused to cleanse the air of viruses and bacteria, enhancing the purity of your surroundings and providing a sense of security against external pathogenic factors.
Eucalyptus radiate, native to Australia, is high in chemical composition, constituting 1,8 cineole (also known as eucalyptol), and is the essential oil for the ears, nose, and throat. Essential oils high in eucalyptol can expand the lungs, increase our depth of respiration, and alleviate symptoms such as sinus congestion and headache. They also can benefit memory. In terms of western allopathic medicine, they are high in antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Rosemary and Lung qi
Rosemary Essential oil is one of my favorite aromatherapeutic agents for strengthening our immune system and preventing colds; this is found in its affinity to the lungs and spleen energy. At first glance, we will often think that those who have a common cold or have a frequency of common cold are due only to the lungs and wei qi. Yet, upon closer evaluation, we will often need to determine the strength of the spleen's qi; after all, the post-natal qi transforms via the spleen ascending to the lungs. Rosemary has powerful functions: Raise/Ascend the Spleen qi to the lungs and tonify the lungs and wei qi. It is the cardinal oil for the ascending action of qi/yang. Along with the Tea tree, it is one of the essential oils to support and strengthen our mental element and support personal boundaries as well as efficiency and focus.
Scots Pine and Lung Qi
Scots Pine Essential oil is derived needles known for their antibacterial effects, helping to empower the lungs and supporting our mental element. It is a terrifying yet drying essential oil, perfect for those with a Wei Qi vacuity and spontaneous and excessive sweating. It is often used with Tea Trees as they both have lung and kidney affinities. This pair is often applied to points such as Lu 7, Lu 9, and Kidney 7 to prevent and alleviate symptoms.
Outer Defense Essential Oil Blend
Meridian Biologix presents Outer Defense, a synergistic blend that includes the above oils for easy application on acupoints. It is perfect for TCM practitioners and patients looking to boost their Lung Qi!
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