Chinese Medicine and Essential Oils with Eucalyptus Radiate and Wei QI
As summer ends and we transition to the cooler autumn season, we must focus on strengthening the Lungs and Wei Qi. According to Chinese philosophy's five-element theory, Autumn and the Lungs are directly related to the Metal Element, which symbolizes protection. As metal shields were used in ancient battles, we need protection to stay healthy and ward off external threats. This protection is crucial for maintaining lung health and preventing issues like wind invasion, common colds, and allergies. Essential oils derived from leaves and needles, particularly Eucalyptus radiata, play a significant role in providing reassurance and confidence for our health during autumn.
Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and essential oils are becoming well-known for their benefits for the immune system and for preventing and alleviating common cold symptoms. Essential oils on acupuncture/acupressure/acupoints, such as eucalyptus radiata on lung 7, play a significant role in this. They do so through topical application on acupuncture points and the inhalation of aromas. Eucalyptus radiata essential oil used with Chinese medicine benefits exterior conditions and reassures you about your health during autumn.
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 with sinus congestion. 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 the chemical constitute 1,8 cineole (also known as eucalyptol) and is known as the ears, nose, and throat essential oil. 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 anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
Meridian Biologix, essential oils blends based on traditional Chinese medicine, offer three specifically beneficial blends to support our immune system. Warm and Cool Passage are indicated for wind-cold or wind-heat and Outer Defense—a mixture of synergistic oils to Strengthen the Lungs and Wei Qi.
The Kamwo script provides a detailed description of these blends and how they will benefit you and your clients. Check out the links below for a detailed description.
Marc J. Gian, an Acupuncturist with the experience and touch that is sought, is located in the Flatiron District in NYC and Crown Heights and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.